Auctions: comic books November 1977

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 215 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4633501015

"The Way It Really Was!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by Gil Kane and Joe Sinnott. After regaining his sight, the star-spangled avenger takes a trip to the top of the Empire State Building. Cap is there with the Falcon to enjoy the view of the city and reflect upon his superhero career. Upon completing his walk down memory lane, the Living Legend vows to reconnect with his pre-Captain America years -- the early days of Steve Rogers' life. Retelling of Captain America's origin. Flashback cameos by the Red Skull, Dr. Abraham Erskine, Bucky, Rick Jones, Sharon Carter, Sub-Mariner, the 1950's Captain America, the original Avengers, and the Invaders. First 35¢ cover price. 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Champions (1975-1978 Marvel 1st Series) 16 CGC 9.8

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Label #4640505019

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Doctor Doom Triumphant: Part 2 of 2 - "A World Lost!" Guest-starring the Hulk and the Beast. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Bob Hall. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Bob Adkins. Story continues from Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) #14. Magneto and the Beast desperately search for allies to end Dr. Doom's world-domination! The unlikely duo stops in Los Angeles to ask the Champions for help, but the west coast heroes have been afflicted by the Latverian Monarch's neuro-gas too! After a terrific fight, the Master of Magnetism learns that Doom has taken over the White House! So the X-Men's long-time foe and the Beast rush to Washington D.C. (with the Champions in hot pursuit)! And once the Hulk joins the party on the White House lawn, the chaotic clash erupts! Magneto vs. Doctor Doom! The Green Goliath vs. the Lion of Olympus! The Beast and Ghost Rider vs. Angel and Iceman! Wow, rare battles between Marvel heavyweights! In the end though, what will it take to defeat the near-omnipotent Victor Von Doom? Perhaps a taste of the hellfire will do the trick! Cameo appearances by President Jimmy Carter and Secretary of State Cyrus Vance. Champions Lineup: Angel, Black Widow, Darkstar, Ghost Rider, Hercules, and Iceman. (Notes: This story features the first meeting between Magneto and Doctor Doom; and also early encounters among Magneto, Hercules, and the Hulk. Magneto appears next in Uncanny X-Men 111. Many years later the events of Champions 16 tie into Giant-Size Hulk (2006 2nd series) issue 1.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 255 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4621939016

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Jack Abel. Flashback to Danger, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin; The Flash must handle Mazdans hypnosis while trying to apprehend the Mirror Master. Wonder Woman Hostess Twinkies ad. Superman Spectacular ad. Super-heroes school supplies issue. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 104 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4657810017

"Triad!" Part 2 of 5. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Frank Giacoia. The golden avenger is reeling after Midas' stunning takeover of Stark International last issue! Fortunately, Tony has the loving arms of Madame Masque to help him regain his bearings! But someone else wants the comforting arms of Whitney Frost too! In a surprising development, SHEILD agent Jasper Sitwell attacks Shell-Head at the Stark family home! But Iron Man doesn't want to waste time with the love-struck agent, he wants to get his company back! Perhaps Madame Masque can sooth the situation! Cameo appearances by Michael O'Brien, Marianne Rodgers, and Jack of Hearts. Flashback cameos by Spymaster and the Minotaur. First 35¢ issue. (Note: This issue contains a full-page ad for Hostess Cupcakes featuring Spider-Man and Mary Jane Watson.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Super Action (1977) 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4528848020

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Material Originally Presented in Marvel Boy (1950) #1 and Astonishing (1951) #5 - Starring Marvel Boy. In the dawning days of the 1950s, there came from beyond the heavens a mighty youth. Possessing astonishing strength and speed, and imbued with a mental awareness far beyond that of normal men, he strode the Earth - a fighting crusader of justice! His name is MARVEL BOY! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.35.

Ms. Marvel (1977 1st Series) 11 VF 8.0

First 35-cent issue. Cover pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Frank Giacoia. Day of the Dark Angel!, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finished art), inks by Frank Giacoia; Marvel battles Hecate and her Elementals: Magnun, Hellfire, and Hydron. 1st app. Hecate. 36 pgs, FC.

NOTE: Featuring the Elementals, villains that appear in the 2019 film Spider-Man: Far from home." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

Cover price $0.35.

Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) 15 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4538450004

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Reprint issue. "The Invaders!" Script by Larry Lieber. Art by Wally Wood. "A Land Enslaved" Script by Larry Lieber. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Mike Esposito. New cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. This issue reprints Astonishing Tales 4 and 5 that featured the first meeting between Doctor Doom and the Red Skull. After Dr. Doom defeats Prince Rudolfo's rebellion in Astonishing Tales 3, he travels to the French Riviera for vacation! But while the Latverian cat is away…the Third Reich mice will play! The Red Skull and his band of Exiles invade Latveria and take over Castle Doom! Is the Red Skull going to launch the Fourth Reich from Victor Von Doom's beloved homeland? It appears so, unless the Latverian monarch can stop him! A classic showdown between two Marvel heavyweights! (Notes: The SVTU series returns to publication after a 13-month hiatus. This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Fruit Pies featuring Thor) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 317 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3866380024

Cover art by Neal Adams. The Killer With the Heart of Steel!, script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Dan Adkins; Superman defeats Metallo, and Clark's new co-anchor is revealed. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.