Auctions: comic books March 1979

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 190 FN+ 6.5

"In Search of the Man-Wolf!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by John Byrne (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Keith Pollard and Al Milgrom. In incredible fashion the Man-Wolf (aka John Jameson) has reappeared in Manhattan and snatched his father! And now the wondrous wall-crawler chases the lupine beast across the city to rescue Jonah! As Spider-Man and the Man-Wolf battle towards the East River, Professor Spence Smythe revels in his victory! The amazing one finally corners the Man-Wolf atop the Brooklyn Bridge! It's a place the web-slinger knows all too well. With John Jameson's life hanging in the balance, can the Amazing Spider-Man prevent history from repeating itself? A powerful two-part story. (Notes: The plot briefly crosses over with the story in Fantastic Four 204. The Man-Wolf returns in Savage She-Hulk 13 & 14; and battles the web-slinger again in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 3.) 36 pages Cover price $0.35.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 181 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0081047003

"On the Matter of Heroes!" Part 1 of 2. Written by David Michelinie. Art by John Byrne (breakdowns) and Gene Day (finishes). Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. A new era for 'Earth's Mightiest Heroes' begins, and the first order of business is selecting the seven members of the new roster. But this time the federal government is going to help the Avengers choose! Peter Gyrich announces the selections: the Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Wasp,...and the Falcon! Hold on, is the Falcon even an avenger? That's what Hawkeye would like to know! Meanwhile, the old man from Vladivostok, Django Maximoff, finally arrives in New York City. And the lives of Pietro and Wanda will never be the same again. Cameo appearances by the Guardians of the Galaxy, Captain Marvel, Ms. Marvel, Black Widow, Hercules, and Moondragon. Note: John Byrne begins his 1-year stint as the regular artist on the series. Note: First appearance of Scott Lang (the second Ant-Man). 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 181 VF+ 8.5

"On the Matter of Heroes!" Part 1 of 2. Written by David Michelinie. Art by John Byrne (breakdowns) and Gene Day (finishes). Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. A new era for 'Earth's Mightiest Heroes' begins, and the first order of business is selecting the seven members of the new roster. But this time the federal government is going to help the Avengers choose! Peter Gyrich announces the selections: the Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Wasp,...and the Falcon! Hold on, is the Falcon even an avenger? That's what Hawkeye would like to know! Meanwhile, the old man from Vladivostok, Django Maximoff, finally arrives in New York City. And the lives of Pietro and Wanda will never be the same again. Cameo appearances by the Guardians of the Galaxy, Captain Marvel, Ms. Marvel, Black Widow, Hercules, and Moondragon. Note: John Byrne begins his 1-year stint as the regular artist on the series. Note: First appearance of Scott Lang (the second Ant-Man). 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Battlestar Galactica (1979 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4118854021

"Battlestar Galactica!" Based on the episode written by Glen Larson. Adapted by Roger McKenzie. Art by Ernie Colon. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Bob McLeod. In a distant time and place, a terrible war was waged between man and machine...the humans lost. Now, guided by their last surviving warship - the mighty Battlestar Galactica - a handful of survivors travel through space in search of the lost home of their ancestors, a shining planet known through ancient records, a planet called Earth. Cover price $0.35.

Happy Days (1979 Gold Key) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4498958005

Photo cover featuring Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli )Henry Winkler); Richie Cunningham (Ron Howard); Marion Cunningham (Marion Ross); Joanie Cunningham (Erin Moran); and Howard Cunningham (Tom Bosley). The Winner, art by Bill Williams; When Fonzie wins the $100,000 grand prize in a contest, his life suddenly becomes very complicated; He solves his problem by donating $50,000 to Panama State Park and $49,980 to establish the Arthur Fonzarelli College of Mechanical Knowledge. Over the Hill, art by Bill Williams; Marion asks Fonzie for his help; Howard will turn 50 in one more day, and he is feeling very old; The next day, Fonzie throws a surprise party for Howard at Arnold's. Star Light, Star Bright, art by Bill Williams; Actress Dora Lake is coming to speak to the school's drama department, and Richie is in charge of the Speaker's Bureau. Dream Girl, art by Bill Williams; After Joanie is crowned prom queen, she becomes very popular. Hostess Fruit Pies ad with Spider-Man. Based on the classic TV series. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Happy Days (1979 Gold Key) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4557353005

Photo cover featuring Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli )Henry Winkler); Richie Cunningham (Ron Howard); Marion Cunningham (Marion Ross); Joanie Cunningham (Erin Moran); and Howard Cunningham (Tom Bosley). The Winner, art by Bill Williams; When Fonzie wins the $100,000 grand prize in a contest, his life suddenly becomes very complicated; He solves his problem by donating $50,000 to Panama State Park and $49,980 to establish the Arthur Fonzarelli College of Mechanical Knowledge. Over the Hill, art by Bill Williams; Marion asks Fonzie for his help; Howard will turn 50 in one more day, and he is feeling very old; The next day, Fonzie throws a surprise party for Howard at Arnold's. Star Light, Star Bright, art by Bill Williams; Actress Dora Lake is coming to speak to the school's drama department, and Richie is in charge of the Speaker's Bureau. Dream Girl, art by Bill Williams; After Joanie is crowned prom queen, she becomes very popular. Hostess Fruit Pies ad with Spider-Man. Based on the classic TV series. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 233 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0962040007

"At the Bottom of the Bay!" Guest-starring Marvel Man (aka Quasar). Script by Roger Stern. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Chic Stone (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom. The Incredible Hulk is in hot pursuit of Curtiss Jackson -- the leader of the west coast branch of the Corporation! The chase leads from San Francisco Bay to the mainland...where Jackson slips away from the Jade Giant and Marvel Man. Thankfully, the Hulk finds and frees Fred Sloan. And Fred drives the Hulk to Berkeley for rest and relaxation. Cameo appearances by Jasper Sitwell, Clay Quartermain, Doc Samson, Senator Hawk, Glenn Talbot, Betty Ross, and Trish Starr. (Notes: This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Twinkies featuring Spider-Man. The letters page includes a letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson. The letters page also contains a statement of ownership: average print run 379,314; average paid circulation 171,931.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 120 VF 8.0

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First appearance of Justin Hammer in "The Old Man and the Sea Prince!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by Bob Layton. During his trip back to the States, Tony Stark's 747 is struck in mid-air by a flying tank! Wow, where did it come from? Apparently it was thrown from the ground by the Sub-Mariner! Oh no! The golden avenger will deal with Prince Namor in a minute! But first he must stop his airliner from crashing into the ocean! Don't worry Shell-Head...the Avenging Son will wait! Cameo appearances by Bethany Cabe and Jim Rhodes. Flashback cameos by Spymaster and Nick Fury. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Nova (1976 1st Series) 24 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4657810010

"The New Champions!" Guest-starring the Comet. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Carmine Infantino and Mike Esposito. Tensions rise between Nova, Dr. Sun, and the immensely powerful Sphinx. Plus, Crime Buster reveals to the Comet that he is his son. And, Powerhouse recounts his origin. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 28 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4439432007

"Ashes to Ashes!" Guest-starring Daredevil. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Frank Miller. Inks by Frank Springer. Cover by Keith Pollard and Al Milgrom. The situation is desperate indeed as the Masked Marauder's nuclear bombdroid is headed for the heart of New York City! Only one hero can stop the bomb...the Spectacular Spider-Man! But how is a blind wall-crawler going to do that? While Spidey tries to disarm the bombdroid, Daredevil battles the Masked Marauder one-on-one! Meanwhile, Carrion has trashed Peter Parker's apartment and is lying in wait for Peter at the Empire State University campus library! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Hector Ayala. (Note: This issue was reprinted in 1984 in Spider-Man and Daredevil 1, and again in 1994 in The Complete Frank Miller Spider-Man,) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 119 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4644549018

Christmas Issue - "'Twas the Night Before Christmas...!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Sunfire and Misty Knight. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. If the X-Man can't stop the madman Moses Magnum (last seen in Power Man Annual #1), the island nation of Japan is doomed! Cover price $0.35.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 119 VF- 7.5

Christmas Issue - "'Twas the Night Before Christmas...!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Sunfire and Misty Knight. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. If the X-Man can't stop the madman Moses Magnum (last seen in Power Man Annual #1), the island nation of Japan is doomed! Cover price $0.35.