Auctions: comic books February 1977

2001 A Space Odyssey (1976) 3 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4698273025

Written by Jack Kirby. Art by Jack Kirby and Mike Royer. Cover by Jack Kirby and John Verpoorten. Egel is captured by Marak and his band. The Monolith shows Marak of Queen Jalessa, and Egel builds him weapons so he can capture her. Based on concepts from the film by Stanley Kubrick & Arthur C. Clarke. Hostess Fruit Pies ad, art by Dave Cockrum. Spider-Man and Captain America Ricochet Racers ad. Cover price $0.30.

House of Hammer (UK 1976 Top Sellers) 4 FN+ 6.5

Painted cover by Brian Lewis. Stories by Dez Skinn, Denis Gifford, Steve Moore, John Brosnan, and Tise Vahimagi. Art by Brian Lewis and John Bolton. Edited by Dez Skinn of Warrior fame, House of Hammer presented comics adaptations and articles based on Hammer Films' legendary horror movies, featuring an array of British comics talent early in their careers. HoH adapts one of Hammer's strangest films, the martial arts-vampire mashup Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires. British vampire hunter Van Helsing battles vampires in 1900s China. In a Terror Tales short, scientists in the jungle discover the horrifying truth about the vanished Napier expedition. Plus Mexican and Asian horror films, a history of Dracula on film, and special effects of the undersea monsters. Hammer Happenings; Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires; In Pursuit of Dracula; Creatures from the Deep; Media Macabre; Van Helsing's Terror Tales: Curse of the Leopard Men; Mexican Monsters; Monsters from the East; The Golden Age of Horror. 8-in. x 10.5-in., 52 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 95 VG 4.0

Signed by Al Milgrom (splash page). No autograph certification is included. Water damage.

"Ultimo!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Gerry Conway and Bill Mantlo. Art by George Tuska and Don Perlin. In light of his recent trials (battles with the Blood Brothers, Controller, Melter, and Kraken) Tony Stark takes time to rebuild his armor and make it stronger than ever before, and just in time too. For the azure behemoth known as Ultimo (last seen in Tales of Suspense #77-78) has returned! 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 32 VG/FN 5.0

Origin and 1st appearance of Spider-Woman. Cover pencils by Gil Kane and John Romita (alterations), inks by Dick Giordano (?) and John Romita (alterations). Dark Destiny!, script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Jim Mooney; the mysterious Spider-Woman is tricked by Hydra into trying to kill Nick Fury. Continued in Spider-Woman #1. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Ms. Marvel (1977 1st Series) 2 VF- 7.5

Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Dick Giordano. Enigma of Fear!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finished art), inks by Joe Sinnott; Kerwin becomes the Destructor and promises to take down Ms. Marvel for AIM; Scorpion escapes from AIM's clutches; Carol, freaked out by her blackouts and lack of memory, visits her friend Barnett who discovers she is Ms. Marvel during a hypnotic session but fails to tell her; Ms. Marvel takes on Scorpion and Destructor. Ink Stains on Virgin Paper article by David Anthony Kraft; Origin of Ms. Marvel revealed; Mary Jane cameo. Ad for Ricochet Racers featuring Spider-Man and Captain America. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Nova (1976 1st Series) 6 FN 6.0

Signe by Marv Wolfman (splash page). No autograph certification is included. Extra staples (manufacturing).

"And so...the Sphinx!" Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Sal Buscema and Frank Giacoia. Individually they are dangerous, but how can Nova possibly hope to defeat the combined might of Powerhouse, Diamondhead, and the Condor. Plus, who is the mysterious Sphinx and what is his agenda? Hint, he doesn't want to invite Nova over for tea and crumpets. 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 53 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4701837020

Blade and Hannibal King guest star in "The Final Glory of Deacon Frost." Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Brief Son of Satan appearance. Letter to the editor from comics writer Peter Sanderson. Colan/Palmer cover. Cover price $0.30.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 53 FN/VF 7.0

Blade and Hannibal King guest star in "The Final Glory of Deacon Frost." Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Brief Son of Satan appearance. Letter to the editor from comics writer Peter Sanderson. Colan/Palmer cover. Cover price $0.30.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 53 FN 6.0

Blade and Hannibal King guest star in "The Final Glory of Deacon Frost." Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Brief Son of Satan appearance. Letter to the editor from comics writer Peter Sanderson. Colan/Palmer cover. Cover price $0.30.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 103 FN 6.0

"The Fall of the Tower!" Part 3 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Sam Grainger. Don't miss the stunning conclusion the X-Men's epic battle with Black Tom Cassidy and the mighty Juggernaut! Plus, for the first time ever, Wolverine is called by his real name. NOTE: This is the first time that Wolverine is called Logan. Logan was the name he used for many years until it was revealed in "Origin" that Wolverine's real name is James Howlett. Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.30.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 103 VG/FN 5.0

"The Fall of the Tower!" Part 3 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Sam Grainger. Don't miss the stunning conclusion the X-Men's epic battle with Black Tom Cassidy and the mighty Juggernaut! Plus, for the first time ever, Wolverine is called by his real name. NOTE: This is the first time that Wolverine is called Logan. Logan was the name he used for many years until it was revealed in "Origin" that Wolverine's real name is James Howlett. Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.30.

What If (1977 1st Series) 1 VF- 7.5

Cover by Ron Wilson and Joe Sinnott. What if Spider-Man Joined the Fantastic Four? Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Jim Craig, inks by Pablo Marcos; Spider-Man becomes a member of the FF; Cameos by Killraven, the Squadron Supreme, and Deathlok. Hostess Fruit Pie ad with the Hulk, pencils by Dave Cockrum. Ad for Richochet Racers with Spider-Man and Captain America. Roy Thomas discusses how the title came about. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.50.

What If (1977 1st Series) 1 VG 4.0

Cover by Ron Wilson and Joe Sinnott. What if Spider-Man Joined the Fantastic Four? Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Jim Craig, inks by Pablo Marcos; Spider-Man becomes a member of the FF; Cameos by Killraven, the Squadron Supreme, and Deathlok. Hostess Fruit Pie ad with the Hulk, pencils by Dave Cockrum. Ad for Richochet Racers with Spider-Man and Captain America. Roy Thomas discusses how the title came about. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.50.