Auctions: comic books November 1976

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 162 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4663309002

"Let the Punisher Fit the Crime!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Nightcrawler and the Punisher. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Ross Andru and John Romita. After a scuffle atop the Roosevelt Tramway; the Punisher, Nightcrawler, and Spider-Man come to a meeting of the minds! The trio realizes that none of them are the lethal sniper terrorizing the city! And they vow to catch the mysterious gunman before his next kill! Acting on a tip; the web-slinger, Punisher, and Nightcrawler converge on a street festival to smoke out the shooter! Can the heroes solve the killer's deadly puzzle? Or perhaps better stated...his Jigsaw puzzle? First appearances of Dr. Marla Madison and Jigsaw. Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Flash Thompson, Mary Jane Watson, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The Punisher appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 174. Jigsaw returns in Amazing Spider-Man 188. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 215.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.30.

DC Super Stars (1976) 9 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4020852014

The Man Behind the Gun. Who was he? Warmonger or peacemaker? Now you can learn the identity of the men who shaped history with a single weapon -- from the vast expanse of the Wild West to the farthest reaches of outer space! Featuring: 9 page Superman reprint story "The Super-Gun" also starring Lex Luthor (villain), Bert Talbot (intro, villain) and Jimmy Olsen, drawn by Curt Swan & Stan Kaye (note: original title "The Super-Weapon"); 6 page Nighthawk reprint story "The Gun-Fighting Statue" written by Don Cameron and drawn by Ruben Moreira; 6 page reprint story "The Unsinkable Gun" written by Bill Finger and drawn by Ross Andru & Mike Esposito; 6 page reprint story "The Sightless Sharpshooter" drawn by Gene Colan & Sheldon Moldoff; 8 page reprint story "The Secret Story of Ray-Gun 64!" written by John Broome and drawn by Frank Giacoia & Joe Giella. Cover by Ernie Chan & Vince Colletta. Cover price $0.50.

Deadly Hands of Kung Fu (1974 Magazine) 30 FN/VF 7.0

Stan Lee Presents: The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu. Cover by Earl Norem. Includes: "Enter the Letters!" A letters page with readers' thoughts on previous issues. An editorial by John Warner. The Sons of the Tiger and White Tiger star in "Threads of Evil...Web of Hate!" Guest-starring Jack of Hearts. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by George Perez and Sonny Trinidad. "Aaron Banks: Master of the Martial and Media Arts!" An article by Val Eads. "Fighting Arts Review!" A column by David Kraft. Plus, "Swordquest: Field of Honor!" Part 4. Story by John Warner. Art by Tony DeZuniga. Includes a B&W poster by Brent Anderson and Dan Adkins featuring White Tiger, Jack of Hearts, and Samurai. Black and white. Cover price $1.00.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) Annual 1 VF 8.0

Cover by Al Milgrom and Klaus Janson. "World Gone Sane?" Part 11 of 11. Story continues from Defenders (1972) number 40. Story by Steve Gerber. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Klaus Janson. In the culmination of a year long story, the Headmen continue their efforts as they attempt a peaceful takeover of the world. Meanwhile, Nebulon is still attempting to save humanity from itself. Caught between all of this are, of course, the Defenders. Plus, are you ready for Jack Norriss, secret agent? 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.50.

Iron Fist (1975 1st Series) 9 VF- 7.5

"The Dragon Dies at Dawn!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Frank Chiarmonte. Iron Fist must fight his way through a gang of Tiger-Goons, and then he must face Chaka, Crimelord of New York. It's kung fu action in the Mighty Marvel manner! Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Feature (1975 2nd Series) 7 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4643158004

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Cover art by Frank Thorne. "The Battle of the Barbarians!", script by Roy Thomas, art by Frank Thorne; Red Sonja delivers a stolen page from the Book of Skelos to Karanthes, but Conan has tracked her there and wants the page for himself. Hostess snack cakes ad featuring Spider-Man. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Feature (1975 2nd Series) 7 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4643158002

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Cover art by Frank Thorne. "The Battle of the Barbarians!", script by Roy Thomas, art by Frank Thorne; Red Sonja delivers a stolen page from the Book of Skelos to Karanthes, but Conan has tracked her there and wants the page for himself. Hostess snack cakes ad featuring Spider-Man. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Super Friends (1976 DC 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4095051020

"The Fury of the Super Foes." Aquaman, Batman, Robin, Superman and Wonder Woman attempt to prevent Penguin, Poison Ivy, Cheetah, and others from stealing the components of a super robot. The Super Friends, which are essentially a watered down version of the Justice League, appeared in the Saturday morning animated series of the same name. Script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Ric Estrada and Joe Orlando, inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Ernie Chua. Cover price $0.30.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 50 VF 8.0

Dracula battles the Silver Surfer in "Where Soars the Silver Surfer!" Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Brief Blade appearance. Colan/Palmer cover. Cover price $0.30.