Auctions: comic books December 1977

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 166 FN/VF 7.0

"Day of the Godslayer!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by George Perez and Ernie Chan. In spectacular style the mighty Thor appears at Avengers Mansion and gives battle to Count Nefaria! But despite bringing down the thunder and lightning, the Prince of Asgard cannot defeat the powerful villain! However, after Yellowjacket revives the Vision, the Avengers assemble one more time! Can Iron Man, Wonder Man, Thor, Captain America, the Wasp, Yellowjacket, Vision, and Scarlet Witch finally take Nefaria down...for the count? First appearance of Django Maximoff. (Note: The initial subplot of the Yesterday Quest storyline begins in this issue.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

DC Super Stars (1976) 17 VF- 7.5

Secret Origins of Super-Heroes -- an all-new collection! Green Arrow's awesome origin! The Legion's first case! And introducing DC's newest femme fatale -- the Huntress! Featuring: 1 page Legion of Super-Heroes; Huntress; Green Arrow story "Secret Origins of Super-Heroes" written by Paul Levitz and drawn by Jim Aparo; 10 page Green Arrow story "Origin of Green Arrow" written by Denny O'Neil and drawn by Mike Grell & Bruce Patterson; 10 page Legion of Super-Heroes story "The Secret of the Quintile Crystal!" starring the Legion of Super-Heroes [Cosmic Boy; Saturn Girl; Lightning Lad] (origin retold), Superman (cameo), R.J. Brande and Lord Lorval (villain), written by Jack C. Harris and drawn by Juan Ortiz & Bob Smith; 1 page text article "Secret Origins of Secret Origins" by Paul Levitz; 1 page Huntress illustration "Huntress Concept Art" drawn by Joe Staton (concept sketch) and Joe Orlando (cover design); 13 page Huntress story "From Each Ending...A Beginning!" starring Huntress [Helena Wayne] (origin), Batman (Earth-2), Catwoman (Earth-2), Flash [Barry Allen] (flashback), Flash [Jay Garrick] (flashback), Robin (Earth-2, flashback), Silky Cernak (villain) and Commissioner Gordon (Earth-2, cameo), written by Paul Levitz and drawn by Joe Staton & Bob Layton. Cover by Joe Staton & Bob Layton. Note : First appearance of second Huntress (Helena Wayne). This is shared by All Star Comics (1940-1978) #69 as they came out on the same day. Cover price $0.60.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 27 VF+ 8.5

First 35c cover-priced issue - "At the Mercy of the Manticore!" Guest-starring Hawkeye and Two-Gun Kid. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Don Perlin and Dan Green. Cover by Sal Buscema and Frank Giacoia. The Spirit of Vengeance pits his supernatural powers against the menacing might of the monstrous Manticore! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.35.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 27 VF 8.0

First 35c cover-priced issue - "At the Mercy of the Manticore!" Guest-starring Hawkeye and Two-Gun Kid. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Don Perlin and Dan Green. Cover by Sal Buscema and Frank Giacoia. The Spirit of Vengeance pits his supernatural powers against the menacing might of the monstrous Manticore! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.35.

Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 5 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4660067005

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"The Isle of Lost Monsters!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Tim Sutton and Klaus Janson. Godzilla is being assaulted from all sides. First, the government task force known as S.H.I.E.L.D. attempts to wrangle in the leviathan. Then, the diabolical Dr. Demonicus sends an army of giant creatures to take down the fire breathing threat to his plan for world domination. It's a showdown on the Isle of Lost Monsters. Cover price $0.35.

Rampaging Hulk (1977 Magazine) 6 FN+ 6.5

Cover oxidation.

Hulk vs. Sub-Mariner. Includes: cover art by Ken Barr; Great Moments in Hulk History article by Doug Moench, art by Al Milgrom; The Rampaging Hulk 1-page reprint, script by Doug Moench, art by Jack Kirby; And All the Sea, with Monsters!, Script by Doug Moench, Pencils by Keith Pollard, Inks by Tony DeZuniga; and Conspiracy Ascendant!, Script by John Warner, Pencils by Allen Kupperberg, and Inks by Sonny Trinidad. 68 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Scooby-Doo (1977 Marvel) 2 VF- 7.5

Written by unknown. Art by unknown. Scooby becomes the official watchdog for..."The Ghostly Governor"! Plus: Scooby and the gang in "The Haunted Maze"! And: Dynomutt and Blue Falcon in the back-up story "The Sinister Threat"! Characters in this issue: Scooby-Doo; Shaggy; Fred; Velma; Daphne; Abraham Lincoln; Mr. Murphy; Walter Slye; Rotten Randy; Ghost Clown; Dynomutt; Blue Falcon; Mr. Mastermind. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 13 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4640921005

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"The Coming of Razorback!" Part 2 of 4. Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Flash Thompson and the web-slinger reluctantly pick up a new ally in their pursuit of Brother Power and Sister Sun: Razorback! He's a big man with a big rig from Texarkana, Arkansas! Is the wall-crawler ready for his new CB-talking partner? 10-4 good buddy! Meanwhile, the brain trust behind Brother Power and Sister Sun is revealed to be the sinister Hate Monger! Razorback, Spidey, and Flash may be in over their heads! First appearance of Razorback (aka Buford Hollis). 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Teen Titans (1966 1st Series) 52 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4715500013

Written by Bob Rozakis. Art by Don Heck and Bob Smith. Cover by Rich Buckler and Jack Abel. The Titan groups join forces to defeat Captain Calamity. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.