Auctions: comic books April 1977

Black Lightning (1977 1st Series) 1 VG+ 4.5

Water damage.

Ex-Olympic athlete Jefferson Pierce takes a job as a school teacher at an inner city school in Metropolis, commissions a costume from tailor Peter Gambi, takes on the name of Black Lightning, and goes after a group of bad guys called the 100. Script by Tony Isabella, pencils by Trevor Von Eeden, inks by Frank Springer. Cover by Rich Buckler and Springer. 1st app. of Black Lightning. Cover price $0.30.

Heavy Metal Magazine (1977) Vol. 1 #1 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4618456023

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.

Heavy Metal Magazine (1977) Vol. 1 #1 FN+ 6.5

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.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 210 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4657833023

Cover by Ernie Chan. "And Call the Doctor...Druid!", script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Ernie Chan (finished art), inks by Ernie Chan; Doctor Druid finds Bruce Banner in an alley and asks him for Hulk's help; According to Druid, Hulk's strength is the only hope to prevent the Maha Yogi from conquering or destroying the world. Bruce offers his help but refuses to turn into the Hulk; Druid takes Banner to Yogi's mansion where they are attacked by mercenaries; Hulk "wakes up", defeats them easily, and reaches Yogi, who uses his mental powers to take control of Hulk; Druid does the same thing, and both wizards start battling over the Hulk's control; The Hulk can't take it any longer, and knocks himself out by hitting his forehead very hard on the floor; Cameos by Thor and the X-Men (Cyclops, the Beast, Angel, Iceman, and Marvel Girl). Letter from comics writer Kurt Busiek. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Nova (1976 1st Series) 8 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4657834012

Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Sal Buscema and Frank Giacoia. Trapped within the Centurion's spaceship, Richard Rider hurtles into deep space. The only one who can save him is...Nova Prime? Isn't he dead? Plus, back on Earth, the menace of Megaman is unleashed. Cover price $0.30.

Rampaging Hulk (1977 Magazine) 2 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4589917019

Includes: cover art by cover art by Ken Barr; And Then...the X-Men (the original X-Men), Script by Doug Moench, Pencils by Walt Simonson, Inks by Alfredo Alcala; But Will It Thoom in Poughkeepsie...? article by John Warner; X-Men X-pose, article by Ralph Macchio, art by Dave Cockrum; Bloodstone art by Marshall Rogers; and Scream, the Shrike!, Script by John Warner, Pencils by Bob Brown, Inks by Rudy Nebres. 68 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Shazam (1973) 28 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4293598004

Cover by Kurt Schaffenberger. The Return of Black Adam, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Sivana uses his resurrection machine to return Black Adam to life; Black Adam wants revenge on the Marvel Family for his last defeat; After battling Captain Marvel in the past during the Boston Tea Party, Adam returns to the present where he is once again defeated by Uncle Dudley. Hostess Twinkies ad with Aquaman, art by Curt Swan and Vince Colletta. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 258 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4657834019

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and John Romita (alterations), inks by John Verpoorten and John Romita (alterations). "If the Stars Be Made of Stone!", script by Len Wein, pencils by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tony DeZuniga (finished art), inks by Tony DeZuniga; The Grey Gargoyle's pirate ship has come across the Asgardians; The Asgardians begin to quickly go through the pirates, until the Grey Gargoyle enters the fray; He quickly turns everyone but Thor to stone, and before Thor can move, the Grey Gargoyle grabs the petrified Sif, and threatens to smash her unless Thor surrenders; Back in Asgard, the council of war is planning their moves when Karnilla calls Balder to the gate; Just then, the Enchantress and the Executioner break down the door; Back in space, the Asgardians wake from the Grey Gargoyle's spell to find themselves in slave collars. Appearances by Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, and the Recorder. Hostess snack cakes ad with Spider-Man. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 104 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4611766013

"Magneto!" Starjammers cameo. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Sam Grainger. You knew it had to happen sooner or later, the all new X-Men must battle the team's oldest and most dangerous adversary - Magneto, the Master of Magnetism! Plus, who are the Starjammers, and what is Mutant X? NOTE: 1st appearance of the Starjammers - Corsair and Ch'od. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.30.