Auctions: comic books April 1977

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 181 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4448048004

"Side by Side with...Annihilus?" Guest-starring Tigra and Thundra. Written by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Ron Wilson. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. After a one-issue hiatus, Reed Richards' odyssey into the Negative Zone continues! When Annihilus appears, Reed prepares for the worst, but the FF's old foe just wants to ask Mr. Fantastic for help. Meanwhile back at the Baxter Building, the Invisible Girl is certain that the Counter-Earth Reed Richards is posing as her husband. So she goes to Alicia's place...just in time to watch Agatha Harkness take off with young Franklin! How many crises can the FF handle? Cameo appearances by the Mad Thinker and Frankie Raye. Note: This issue concludes Roy Thomas' 2-year stint as the writer for the Fantastic Four series. Cover price $0.30.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 181 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4448134005

"Side by Side with...Annihilus?" Guest-starring Tigra and Thundra. Written by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Ron Wilson. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. After a one-issue hiatus, Reed Richards' odyssey into the Negative Zone continues! When Annihilus appears, Reed prepares for the worst, but the FF's old foe just wants to ask Mr. Fantastic for help. Meanwhile back at the Baxter Building, the Invisible Girl is certain that the Counter-Earth Reed Richards is posing as her husband. So she goes to Alicia's place...just in time to watch Agatha Harkness take off with young Franklin! How many crises can the FF handle? Cameo appearances by the Mad Thinker and Frankie Raye. Note: This issue concludes Roy Thomas' 2-year stint as the writer for the Fantastic Four series. Cover price $0.30.

Heavy Metal Magazine (1977) Vol. 1 #1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Subscription Insert.

Label #0502453012

Rich Corben, Moebius, & Bode art April, 1977, issue 1. Dubbed "The adult illustrated fantasy magazine," Heavy Metal also publishes tales of horror, science fiction, and adventure. This first issue includes the following stories: Den by Richard Corben; Rut by Druillet; Conquering Armies by Dionnet and Gal; The Adventures of Yriss by Druillet and Alexis; Azrach by Moebius; Selenia by Marre and Macedo; The Sword of Shannara by Terry Brooks; Traumwach by Mouchel, Pierson, and Voss; Space Punks by Mezieres; Age of Ages by Rubington; 1996 by Montellier; Sunspot by Vaughn Bodé; and Manipulation by Roy. Cover art by Nicollet. Cover price $1.50.

Invaders (1975 Marvel 1st Series) 15 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #3794721007

Part 2 of 2 - "God Save the King!" Guest-starring the Crusaders . Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Frank Springer. A misunderstanding pits the mighty Invaders against the super powered masked heroes the Crusaders! Which team of World War II heroes will win the battle of the century? 32 pages FC Cover price $0.30.

Invaders (1975 Marvel 1st Series) 15 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #3794721008

Part 2 of 2 - "God Save the King!" Guest-starring the Crusaders . Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Frank Springer. A misunderstanding pits the mighty Invaders against the super powered masked heroes the Crusaders! Which team of World War II heroes will win the battle of the century? 32 pages FC Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 56 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3966577010

"Double Danger at the Daily Bugle!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Daredevil. Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Dave Hunt (finishes). Cover by John Romita, Jr. and Frank Giacoia. Electro and the Blizzard take over the Daily Bugle Building to blackmail J. Jonah Jameson! The duo's diabolical plan is proceeding smoothly until the Man Without Fear busts into the building! And the web-slinger follows shortly thereafter! It's a fun battle in the basement of the Bugle as Daredevil and Spider-Man team up to short-circuit Electro and the Blizzard! (Note: The Blizzard previously appeared in Iron Man (1st series) 87.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Secret Society of Super Villains (1976) 6 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3890699008

"Captains Cataclysmic." Black Canary, Green Arrow, and Captain strive to rescue three captains (of a spaceship, of a boat, and of a football team) from Captain Cold, Captain Stingaree, and Captain Boomerang. Copperhead is sprung from jail by someone claiming that he is taking control of the Society. Guest starring Green Arrow and Black Canary. Script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Bob Layton. Cover by Buckler and Vince Colletta. Cover price $0.30.