Auctions: comic books February 1978

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 218 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4737569014

"One Day in Newfoundland" Guest-starring Iron Man. Script by Don Glut. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and John Tartaglione (finishes). Cover by Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott. After meeting the mysterious Veda on the street outside his apartment, Captain America takes her to Avengers Mansion to talk. However, while at the mansion, Cap and Shell-Head strike up a conversation about the Avengers' submarine -- that pulled the Living Legend from the icy waters of the North Sea (in the classic Avengers #4). And after listening to the sub's old audio tapes, Cap discovers an inconsistency in his origin! Why did he mention striking the water off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada, when he actually fell into the English Channel? To answer that question, the star-spangled avenger returns to Newfoundland...where the mystery only deepens! First (cameo) appearances of Lyle Dekker and the Ameridroid. Cameo appearances by the Falcon, Sharon Carter, Nick Fury, Jarvis, Marvel Man (aka Wendell Vaughn), Blue Streak, Texas Twister, and the Vamp. 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Freedom Fighters (1976 DC) 12 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3930465016

Written by Bob Rozakis. Art by Dick Ayers and Alfredo Alcala (as Christian Volt). Cover by Rich Buckler and Jack Abel. Bust-Out in the Big House; First appearance of Firebrand in costume; Origin of Firebrand; Doll Man cleared of murder charges. 36 pages, full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 28 FN/VF 7.0

"Evil is the Orb!" Story by Roger McKenzie. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Ernie Chan. The Uncanny Orb returns to plague Ghost Rider! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Thor stars in Hostess ad "The Ding-A-Ling Family!" Cover price $0.35.

Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 7 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4662163006

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"Birth of a Warrior!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Fred Kida. Godzilla has just awoken from his gas induced sleep and he's not happy. Is there nothing that can stop the monster's rampage. Maybe the giant robot known as Red Ronin, piloted by the young Rob Takiguchi, can. 1st appearance of Red Ronin. Cover price $0.35.

Invaders (1975 Marvel 1st Series) 25 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white

Label #4590966008

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Part 2 of 2 - "The Power of the Panzers!" Story continued from Invaders #23. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Frank Springer. Even the power of the Invaders pales in comparison to that of the Scarlet Scarab. Can even the greatest heroes of World War II survive this fateful confrontation? 32 pages FC   Cover price $0.35.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 151 CBCS 5.0 Witnessed Sig Conway

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Gerry Conway on 8/26/2023. Newsstand Edition.

Label #23-29F5D14-001

"The Unluckiest League of All!" Written by Gerry Conway, with art by Dick Dillin and Frank McLaughlin. Characters: Wonder Woman [Earth-1]; Hawkwoman [Shayera Thal] (as Hawkgirl); Black Canary; Elongated Man; Flash [Barry Allen]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Green Arrow [Earth-1]; Aquaman; Atom [Ray Palmer]; Superman [Earth-1]; Batman [Earth-1]; Red Tornado; Hawkman [Katar Hol] (all as the Justice League of America/JLA); The Racer; Strongman; The Crier; The Acrobat; Cyclone; The Shrinking Man; Water King; Jean Loring (flashback); Power Girl (flashback); Professor Amos Fortune (villain); Captain Comet (flashback). Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Orlando. Cover price $0.60.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 61 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #3939561011

"Glass Orchid!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Jim Craig and John Tartag. Meet the savage Skull Crusher. He just might be the Master of Kung Fu's master. Cover price $0.35.