Auctions: comic books April 1978

Action Comics (1938 DC) 482 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4525416010

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Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. "This Is A Job For Supermobile," script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Amazo attempts to destroy Lois Lane, but Superman rescues her in the Supermobile, and travels five days into the future inside it; By that time, the red radiation has passed out of Earths orbit, and the Man of Steel regains his powers and beats back Amazo; But the android recovers as Superman takes Lois and Professor Ivo back to Earth, and vows to attack anew. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

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.

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.

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.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 68 VF 8.0

"The Measure of a Man!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Man-Thing. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover by John Byrne and Joe Rubinstein. Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson are visiting the circus, when they notice a sad-looking creature imprisoned in a glass cage. It's the Man-Thing! What is he doing in New York? After nightfall, a sympathetic Spider-Man returns to the circus and frees his friend. The trip back to the Everglades is going smoothly until the plane crashes in the Florida swamp! One thing leads to another...and the web-slinger, Man-Thing, and Jennifer Kale wage a savage battle for survival against a new evil villain...D'Spayre! An outstanding story! First appearance of D'Spayre. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Michael Higgins. The back inside cover contains a Star Wars ad with Neal Adams art. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 204.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 68 FN- 5.5

"The Measure of a Man!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Man-Thing. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover by John Byrne and Joe Rubinstein. Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson are visiting the circus, when they notice a sad-looking creature imprisoned in a glass cage. It's the Man-Thing! What is he doing in New York? After nightfall, a sympathetic Spider-Man returns to the circus and frees his friend. The trip back to the Everglades is going smoothly until the plane crashes in the Florida swamp! One thing leads to another...and the web-slinger, Man-Thing, and Jennifer Kale wage a savage battle for survival against a new evil villain...D'Spayre! An outstanding story! First appearance of D'Spayre. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Michael Higgins. The back inside cover contains a Star Wars ad with Neal Adams art. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 204.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4667965009

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 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4667965008

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 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.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 110 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4665986004

"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.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 110 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4632047019

"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.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 110 VG/FN 5.0

"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.