Auctions: comic books August 1977

Batman (1974) DC Treasury Edition C-51 FN+ 6.5

Limited Collectors' Edition: Batman reprints--the early classic Ra's al Ghul stories all in one volume! "Daughter of the Demon" (art by Neal Adams), "Bruce Wayne--Rest in Peace" (art by Irv Novick), "The Lazarus Pit" (art by Adams), and "The Demon Lives Again" (art by Adams). Reprints from Batman 232 (1st appearance of Ra's), 242-244. The inside back cover contains brief bios and small photos of Denny O'Neil, Adams, Novick, Dick Giordano, and Julie Schwartz. Size is 10 x 13-1/2" (about the size of a Life magazine). 80 pages. New Adams wraparound cover. Cover price $2.00.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 50 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4737640001

Cover art by Al Milgrom. Scorpio Must Die! Who Remembers Scorpio? Part Three, script by David Anthony Kraft [as David Kraft], pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Keith Giffen, Mike Royer (art assist), John Tartaglione (art assist), and Dave Cockrum (art assist); Scorpio kills himself after his Zodiac is defeated by the Defenders. One-page schematic drawing of the Defenders' Long Island headquarters, inks by Keith Giffen. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, Madam Web! 36 pgs. Cover price $0.30.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 14 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #3950617011

"Ikaris and the Cosmic-Powered Hulk." Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Mike Royer. Can even an immortal withstand the awesome power of the Cosmic Hulk?! Cover price $0.30.

Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4387556004

"The Coming!" Guest-starring Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jim Mooney. The slumbering leviathan known as Godzilla has awaken and rises out of the sea off the shores of Alaska. This reptilian titan has already left Japan devastated and now has made his way to America. With a tail that can smash mountains to dust and fiery breath born out of the Atomic Age, is there anything that can stop this monster's rampage? Right from the Toho Productions' famed movie series comes Godzilla, King of the Monsters. Cover price $0.30.

Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4429601010

"The Coming!" Guest-starring Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jim Mooney. The slumbering leviathan known as Godzilla has awaken and rises out of the sea off the shores of Alaska. This reptilian titan has already left Japan devastated and now has made his way to America. With a tail that can smash mountains to dust and fiery breath born out of the Atomic Age, is there anything that can stop this monster's rampage? Right from the Toho Productions' famed movie series comes Godzilla, King of the Monsters. Cover price $0.30.

Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 1 VF- 7.5

"The Coming!" Guest-starring Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jim Mooney. The slumbering leviathan known as Godzilla has awaken and rises out of the sea off the shores of Alaska. This reptilian titan has already left Japan devastated and now has made his way to America. With a tail that can smash mountains to dust and fiery breath born out of the Atomic Age, is there anything that can stop this monster's rampage? Right from the Toho Productions' famed movie series comes Godzilla, King of the Monsters. Cover price $0.30.

Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 1 VG+ 4.5

Centerfold detached at one staple.

"The Coming!" Guest-starring Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jim Mooney. The slumbering leviathan known as Godzilla has awaken and rises out of the sea off the shores of Alaska. This reptilian titan has already left Japan devastated and now has made his way to America. With a tail that can smash mountains to dust and fiery breath born out of the Atomic Age, is there anything that can stop this monster's rampage? Right from the Toho Productions' famed movie series comes Godzilla, King of the Monsters. Cover price $0.30.

Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) 15 FN/VF 7.0

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1st appearance of Dr. Bong - Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Gene Colan and Klaus Janson. Cover by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer.

NOTE: Story continued from Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) Annual #1.

The Island of Dr. Bong!; Howard has finally shut out the voices in his head, but Howard and Beverly find themselves stranded on a mysterious island populated by humanoid animals—what will Howard and Beverly encounter next!? 36 pgs., full color. $0.30.

NOTE: Story continues in Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) #17.

Cover price $0.30.

Shazam (1973) 30 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4715506006

Cover by Kurt Schaffenberger. Captain Marvel Fights the Man of Steel, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, art by Kurt Schaffenberger and Vince Colletta; Dr. Sivana creates robots, including one of Superman, to destroy the steel mills in Pittsburgh. Hostess Cup Cakes ad with Batman and Robin, art by Curt Swan and Vince Colletta. Back cover Spalding ad with art by Jack Davis. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 2 CGC 9.4 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4727207006

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. A New Hope: Part 2 of 6. "Six against the Galaxy!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha. Princess Leia is in the hands of the evil Empire and the sinister Darth Vader. Now it falls on farm boy Luke Skywalker to seize his destiny and rescue her, and save the galaxy. But he can't do it alone. Luckily he'll get some help from old Ben Kenobi, once a great Jedi Knight known as Obi-Wan, Han Solo, a cocky ace pilot and all around scoundrel, Chewbacca, the hulking wookie and loyal co-pilot to Han, and the droids who hold the key to the Empire's defeat, C-3PO and R2-D2. NOTE: Spider-Man stas in a one-page Hostess ad, "Madam Web!" Cover price $0.30.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 2 CGC 9.2 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4727207010

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. A New Hope: Part 2 of 6. "Six against the Galaxy!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha. Princess Leia is in the hands of the evil Empire and the sinister Darth Vader. Now it falls on farm boy Luke Skywalker to seize his destiny and rescue her, and save the galaxy. But he can't do it alone. Luckily he'll get some help from old Ben Kenobi, once a great Jedi Knight known as Obi-Wan, Han Solo, a cocky ace pilot and all around scoundrel, Chewbacca, the hulking wookie and loyal co-pilot to Han, and the droids who hold the key to the Empire's defeat, C-3PO and R2-D2. NOTE: Spider-Man stas in a one-page Hostess ad, "Madam Web!" Cover price $0.30.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 2 CGC 9.0 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4727207009

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. A New Hope: Part 2 of 6. "Six against the Galaxy!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha. Princess Leia is in the hands of the evil Empire and the sinister Darth Vader. Now it falls on farm boy Luke Skywalker to seize his destiny and rescue her, and save the galaxy. But he can't do it alone. Luckily he'll get some help from old Ben Kenobi, once a great Jedi Knight known as Obi-Wan, Han Solo, a cocky ace pilot and all around scoundrel, Chewbacca, the hulking wookie and loyal co-pilot to Han, and the droids who hold the key to the Empire's defeat, C-3PO and R2-D2. NOTE: Spider-Man stas in a one-page Hostess ad, "Madam Web!" Cover price $0.30.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 2 CGC 9.0 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4727207005

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. A New Hope: Part 2 of 6. "Six against the Galaxy!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha. Princess Leia is in the hands of the evil Empire and the sinister Darth Vader. Now it falls on farm boy Luke Skywalker to seize his destiny and rescue her, and save the galaxy. But he can't do it alone. Luckily he'll get some help from old Ben Kenobi, once a great Jedi Knight known as Obi-Wan, Han Solo, a cocky ace pilot and all around scoundrel, Chewbacca, the hulking wookie and loyal co-pilot to Han, and the droids who hold the key to the Empire's defeat, C-3PO and R2-D2. NOTE: Spider-Man stas in a one-page Hostess ad, "Madam Web!" Cover price $0.30.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 2 CGC 8.5 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4727207007

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. A New Hope: Part 2 of 6. "Six against the Galaxy!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha. Princess Leia is in the hands of the evil Empire and the sinister Darth Vader. Now it falls on farm boy Luke Skywalker to seize his destiny and rescue her, and save the galaxy. But he can't do it alone. Luckily he'll get some help from old Ben Kenobi, once a great Jedi Knight known as Obi-Wan, Han Solo, a cocky ace pilot and all around scoundrel, Chewbacca, the hulking wookie and loyal co-pilot to Han, and the droids who hold the key to the Empire's defeat, C-3PO and R2-D2. NOTE: Spider-Man stas in a one-page Hostess ad, "Madam Web!" Cover price $0.30.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 2 CGC 8.5 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4727207008

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. A New Hope: Part 2 of 6. "Six against the Galaxy!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha. Princess Leia is in the hands of the evil Empire and the sinister Darth Vader. Now it falls on farm boy Luke Skywalker to seize his destiny and rescue her, and save the galaxy. But he can't do it alone. Luckily he'll get some help from old Ben Kenobi, once a great Jedi Knight known as Obi-Wan, Han Solo, a cocky ace pilot and all around scoundrel, Chewbacca, the hulking wookie and loyal co-pilot to Han, and the droids who hold the key to the Empire's defeat, C-3PO and R2-D2. NOTE: Spider-Man stas in a one-page Hostess ad, "Madam Web!" Cover price $0.30.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 2 CGC 8.5 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4727207013

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. A New Hope: Part 2 of 6. "Six against the Galaxy!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha. Princess Leia is in the hands of the evil Empire and the sinister Darth Vader. Now it falls on farm boy Luke Skywalker to seize his destiny and rescue her, and save the galaxy. But he can't do it alone. Luckily he'll get some help from old Ben Kenobi, once a great Jedi Knight known as Obi-Wan, Han Solo, a cocky ace pilot and all around scoundrel, Chewbacca, the hulking wookie and loyal co-pilot to Han, and the droids who hold the key to the Empire's defeat, C-3PO and R2-D2. NOTE: Spider-Man stas in a one-page Hostess ad, "Madam Web!" Cover price $0.30.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 2 CGC 8.5 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4727207004

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. A New Hope: Part 2 of 6. "Six against the Galaxy!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha. Princess Leia is in the hands of the evil Empire and the sinister Darth Vader. Now it falls on farm boy Luke Skywalker to seize his destiny and rescue her, and save the galaxy. But he can't do it alone. Luckily he'll get some help from old Ben Kenobi, once a great Jedi Knight known as Obi-Wan, Han Solo, a cocky ace pilot and all around scoundrel, Chewbacca, the hulking wookie and loyal co-pilot to Han, and the droids who hold the key to the Empire's defeat, C-3PO and R2-D2. NOTE: Spider-Man stas in a one-page Hostess ad, "Madam Web!" Cover price $0.30.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 2 CGC 8.5 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4727207003

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. A New Hope: Part 2 of 6. "Six against the Galaxy!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha. Princess Leia is in the hands of the evil Empire and the sinister Darth Vader. Now it falls on farm boy Luke Skywalker to seize his destiny and rescue her, and save the galaxy. But he can't do it alone. Luckily he'll get some help from old Ben Kenobi, once a great Jedi Knight known as Obi-Wan, Han Solo, a cocky ace pilot and all around scoundrel, Chewbacca, the hulking wookie and loyal co-pilot to Han, and the droids who hold the key to the Empire's defeat, C-3PO and R2-D2. NOTE: Spider-Man stas in a one-page Hostess ad, "Madam Web!" Cover price $0.30.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 2 CGC 8.0 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4727207011

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. A New Hope: Part 2 of 6. "Six against the Galaxy!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha. Princess Leia is in the hands of the evil Empire and the sinister Darth Vader. Now it falls on farm boy Luke Skywalker to seize his destiny and rescue her, and save the galaxy. But he can't do it alone. Luckily he'll get some help from old Ben Kenobi, once a great Jedi Knight known as Obi-Wan, Han Solo, a cocky ace pilot and all around scoundrel, Chewbacca, the hulking wookie and loyal co-pilot to Han, and the droids who hold the key to the Empire's defeat, C-3PO and R2-D2. NOTE: Spider-Man stas in a one-page Hostess ad, "Madam Web!" Cover price $0.30.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 2 CGC 7.5 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4727207014

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. A New Hope: Part 2 of 6. "Six against the Galaxy!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha. Princess Leia is in the hands of the evil Empire and the sinister Darth Vader. Now it falls on farm boy Luke Skywalker to seize his destiny and rescue her, and save the galaxy. But he can't do it alone. Luckily he'll get some help from old Ben Kenobi, once a great Jedi Knight known as Obi-Wan, Han Solo, a cocky ace pilot and all around scoundrel, Chewbacca, the hulking wookie and loyal co-pilot to Han, and the droids who hold the key to the Empire's defeat, C-3PO and R2-D2. NOTE: Spider-Man stas in a one-page Hostess ad, "Madam Web!" Cover price $0.30.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 2 CGC 6.0 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4727207012

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. A New Hope: Part 2 of 6. "Six against the Galaxy!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha. Princess Leia is in the hands of the evil Empire and the sinister Darth Vader. Now it falls on farm boy Luke Skywalker to seize his destiny and rescue her, and save the galaxy. But he can't do it alone. Luckily he'll get some help from old Ben Kenobi, once a great Jedi Knight known as Obi-Wan, Han Solo, a cocky ace pilot and all around scoundrel, Chewbacca, the hulking wookie and loyal co-pilot to Han, and the droids who hold the key to the Empire's defeat, C-3PO and R2-D2. NOTE: Spider-Man stas in a one-page Hostess ad, "Madam Web!" Cover price $0.30.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 2 VG 4.0 1st Printing

Cover oxidation.

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. A New Hope: Part 2 of 6. "Six against the Galaxy!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha. Princess Leia is in the hands of the evil Empire and the sinister Darth Vader. Now it falls on farm boy Luke Skywalker to seize his destiny and rescue her, and save the galaxy. But he can't do it alone. Luckily he'll get some help from old Ben Kenobi, once a great Jedi Knight known as Obi-Wan, Han Solo, a cocky ace pilot and all around scoundrel, Chewbacca, the hulking wookie and loyal co-pilot to Han, and the droids who hold the key to the Empire's defeat, C-3PO and R2-D2. NOTE: Spider-Man stas in a one-page Hostess ad, "Madam Web!" Cover price $0.30.