Auctions: comic books April 1978

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 179 FN/VF 7.0

"The Goblin's Always Greener!" Part 4 of 5. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. In desperate fashion the web-slinger escapes from the Green Goblin's trap and makes a beeline for New Hope Hospital! Once inside Peter finally signs the consent forms to begin his aunt's surgery! While May's heart operation takes place, Joe Robertson tells Peter about a major disturbance going on at Radio City Music Hall. When the wall-crawler arrives at the Showplace of the Nation, the three-way battle erupts: the Green Goblin vs. Silvermane vs. the Amazing Spider-Man! And the winner will be determined next issue! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Anna Watson, and Harry Osborn. 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Devil Dinosaur (1978) 1 VF+ 8.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. Devil Dinosaur and Moon-Boy, script by Jack Kirby, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Deep in the Valley of the Flame, Moon-Boy reveals the origins of Devil Dinosaur; Is the red-skinned and red-eyed Dino as menacing as the town-folk believe? 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Elfquest (1978 Warp Graphics) Magazine #1, 1st Printing CGC 8.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4627238014

First printing (has a $1.00 cover price). NOTE: 2nd and 3rd printings exist only for issues 1-9. Painted cover art by Wendy Pini. Fire and Flight, script by Wendy Pini (plot;script) and Richard Pini (plot), art by Wendy Pini; When the humans burn the woods down, Cutter's tribe is forced to search for a new home. Elf-olution design sketches, script by Wendy Pini and Richard Pini, art by Wendy Pini. The Original Cover to Elfquest #1 by Wendy Pini. 36 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Firestorm (1978 1st Series) 2 VF 8.0

Superman guest stars in "Danger Doubled is Death." The nuclear accident that created Firestorm also effects Danton Black, who becomes Multiplex, a super-villain who can duplicate himself. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Al Milgrom, inks Bob McLeod. Cover by Milgrom. Cover price $0.35.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 29 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4175087016

Part 1 of 4 - "Deadly Pawn!" Guest-starring Doctor Strange. Story by Roger McKenzie. Art by Don Perlin, Tony DeZuniga and Alfredo Alcala. Cover by Rich Buckler and Frank Giacoia. Ghost Rider and Doctor Strange, Master of the Mystic Arts, are drawn into the sinister schemes of Dread Dormammu! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Spider-Man stars in Hostess ad "Spoils a Snatch!" Cover price $0.35.

John Carter Warlord of Mars (1977 Marvel) 11 CGC 6.0 SS Wolfman

Paper: White

Signed by Marv Wolfman on 5/18/25.

Label #4606545005

"The Story of Dejah Thoris." In this origin issue, Dejah Thoris meets John Carter and eventually marries him. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Rudy Nebres. Cover by Cockrum and Nebres. Cover price $0.35.

Machine Man (1978 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4511189020

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Machine Man," script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; While Machine Man is busy saving the life of a hiker in danger, he is unaware that Dr. Broadhurst is receiving a government agent who is informing him that Colonel Kragg has been assigned to terminate the last surviving X-51 unit; Machine Man walks deeper into the forest where he comes across Peter Spaulding, whose van is struck behind a fallen tree; After MM moves the tree out of the way, Peter offers Machine Man a lift; They make small talk in the van until Machine Man learns that Peter is a psychiatrist and becomes uncomfortable and exits the van in traffic; Using a skateboard built into his feet, Machine Man attracts the notice of the police, who in turn alert the troops of Col. Kragg. Mr. Machine renamed Machine Man; cont'd from 2001: A Space Odyssey #10. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Ms. Marvel (1977 1st Series) 16 FN/VF 7.0

Dave Cockrum and Terry Austin cover. Chris Claremont script. Jim Mooney & Frank Springer art. "The Deep Deadly Silence" Ms. Marvel, Namorita, Beast, and Scarlet Witch vs. Tiger-Shark. 1st cameo appearance of Raven Darkholme (later named Mystique. Another classic X-Men character by Claremont. Cover price $0.35.

Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 1 VF+ 8.5

Cover art by Joe Sinnott. ...A Future Uncertain!, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Tony DeZuniga; Spider-Woman tries to get her life together after her childhood experiences with the High Evolutionary and her recent break with Hydra; origin story. 32 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 1 VF+ 8.5

Cover art by Joe Sinnott. ...A Future Uncertain!, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Tony DeZuniga; Spider-Woman tries to get her life together after her childhood experiences with the High Evolutionary and her recent break with Hydra; origin story. 32 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 1 VF 8.0

Cover art by Joe Sinnott. ...A Future Uncertain!, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Tony DeZuniga; Spider-Woman tries to get her life together after her childhood experiences with the High Evolutionary and her recent break with Hydra; origin story. 32 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 1 FN+ 6.5

Cover art by Joe Sinnott. ...A Future Uncertain!, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Tony DeZuniga; Spider-Woman tries to get her life together after her childhood experiences with the High Evolutionary and her recent break with Hydra; origin story. 32 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 1 FN+ 6.5

Cover art by Joe Sinnott. ...A Future Uncertain!, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Tony DeZuniga; Spider-Woman tries to get her life together after her childhood experiences with the High Evolutionary and her recent break with Hydra; origin story. 32 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 1 FN+ 6.5

Cover art by Joe Sinnott. ...A Future Uncertain!, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Tony DeZuniga; Spider-Woman tries to get her life together after her childhood experiences with the High Evolutionary and her recent break with Hydra; origin story. 32 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 1 FN+ 6.5

Cover art by Joe Sinnott. ...A Future Uncertain!, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Tony DeZuniga; Spider-Woman tries to get her life together after her childhood experiences with the High Evolutionary and her recent break with Hydra; origin story. 32 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 110 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4659542010

"The 'X'-Sanction!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Tony DeZuniga, Dave Cockrum. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Terry Austin. Can the new team survive an encounter with the deadly Warhawk?! 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Vampirella (1969 Warren) 68 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4627238024

Stories in this issue include: "Vampi: Poor Orphee"; "The October Man"; "Fleur: The Alley Cats"; "By Degrees" (a Christmas tale); and "Ali Addon and Son." Written by Gerry Boudreau, Bill DuBay, Bruce Jones, and Esteban Maroto. Art by Jose Gonzalez, Esteban Maroto, Jose Ortiz, Leopold Sanchez, and Ramon Torrents. Also includes the 1977 Warren Awards. In Joe Brancatelli's column on comic books, he defends his criticism of the rock group Kiss. Cover art by Enrich Torres. Cover price $1.25.