Auctions: comic books June 1979

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 184N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4667964017

Newsstand Edition. "Death on the Hudson!"" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Diverse Hands. Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. The Avengers and the Absorbing Man throw down on the docks! No less than eight avengers will try to stop the rampaging Crusher Creel from destroying New York harbor! The Beast, Iron Man, Ms. Marvel, and the Vision all get their shots, but the Absorbing Man is one tough customer! This is going to take a team effort! (Notes: The Absorbing Man returns in Incredible Hulk 261. Terry Austin, Klaus Janson, and Joe Rubinstein are thought to be among the inkers contributing to this issue.) 36 pages Cover price $0.40.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 234N CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4529088007

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Newsstand Edition. "Burn, Cap, Burn" Guest-starring Daredevil. Script by Roger McKenzie. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Don Perlin (finishes). Cover by Keith Pollard and Joe Sinnott. In a stunning development, Captain America has joined the National Force! But thankfully, Matt Murdock hears a television report of the Sentinel of Liberty fighting on the wrong side -- and decides to get involved in the crisis! The Man Without Fear uses his enhanced senses to locate the National Force's headquarters. And when Daredevil busts inside, he comes face to face with Doctor Faustus -- the man who's controlling the shield-slinger. The demented doctor orders his new subject into action...and the battle depicted on the cover begins! Daredevil vs. Captain America! Wow! Cameo appearances by Foggy Nelson, Becky Blake, and the Grand Director. 36 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 122N CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4632047017

Newsstand Edition. "Cry for the Children!" Cameos by Luke Cage, Misty Knight, Colleen Wing , Black Tom Cassidy, and Juggernaut. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Terry Austin. While testing the limits of his incredible strength in the Danger Room, Colossus learns a valuable lesson about courage from Wolverine. Meanwhile, Jean Grey meets the mysterious man that will change her life forever, Jason Wyngarde. Plus, Storm learns a hard truth about life on the streets. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.40.

Warren Presents Lord of the Rings (1979) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4602937001

Cover by Tom Jung (from the movie poster). Edited by Forrest J. Ackerman and Bill DuBay. Stories by Ackerman. A look at animator Ralph Bakshis ambitious first attempt to adapt the Tolkien classic into a film. A guide to the characters of LOTR; profiles of Tolkien and Bakshi; a 38-page adaptation of the movie, using still photos from the production. 8 1/2 in. x 11 in. 48 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $2.50.

What If (1977 1st Series) 15 CGC 9.0 SS Ploog

Paper: Off white to white

Signed by Mike Ploog on 5/15/24. From the Collection of Mike Ploog.

Label #4464652002

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler (as Validar), inks by Joe Sinnott. What if...Someone Else Had Become Nova? framing sequence, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. Untitled Nova story with the Fantastic Four, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Bob Wiacek; A woman who wants vengeance gets the Nova power. Untitled story starring Nova, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank Springer; In a world without heroes, a homeless man gets the power and fends of an invasion. Untitled Nova story, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia; Peter Parker is crippled by the spider bite until he gets the Nova power. Untitled story starring Nova, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by George Perez, inks by Tom Palmer; villain gets the powers. Hostess Fruit Pie ad with the Thing. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.60.