Auctions: comic books April 1981

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 215 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Both Side Edges have gapping, inner well and book are unaffected.

Label #0079763007

Direct Edition. "By My Powers Shall I Be Vanquished!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Script by Denny O'Neil. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. In a diabolical twist of fate, the Wizard transfers Spider-Man's spider-sense into the mind of the Sub-Mariner! The web-slinger's sudden loss and Prince Namor's sudden gain make them easy prey for the Frightful Four! After taking a beating, the two heroes go their separate ways to lick their wounds! Hours later they rendezvous at the Baxter Building to reverse the Wizard's experiment! And then it's time for payback! The Spectacular Spider-Man and the Avenging Son vs. the Frightful Four! Imperious Rex! A terrific three-part story! Cameo appearances by the Invisible Girl, Mr. Fantastic, and the Thing. (Notes: This O'Neil-Romita Jr.-Mooney collaboration is the signature Spider-Man & Sub-Mariner team-up of the bronze age. This issue includes a 3/4 page ad (by Frank Miller) for the Doctor Strange 2nd series; however, another artist ended up penciling the title. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 609,059; average paid circulation: 296,712. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.50.

Ka-Zar the Savage (1981 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4718090014

Direct Edition. Cover art by Brent Anderson. "A New Dawn... a New World!", script by Bruce Jones, pencils by Brent Anderson, inks by Carlos Garzon; Ka-Zar wonders if he should leave the jungle and join modern civilization, and ultimately discovers a vast new section of the Savage Land called Pangea! "Spider-Man in The Rescue!" Hostess snack cakes ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Weirdo (1981) #1, 2nd Printing FN 6.0

2nd Printing. Cover by Robert Crumb. "TV Blues," script and art by Robert Crumb; Etoain is pulled into his TV to participate in wild dancing. "Suburban Cowgirls," photos by "Stomp" Ganos; Three cowgirls compare vacuums. Article concerning Stanislav Szukalski's unconventional theories about the origins of man. "Baby Sniggums and Her Daddy," script and art by B.N. Duncan; Baby Sniggums is spanked. Fake ad for "The Weirdo Makeover" by Crumb. "Cute Brat Gets Creamed," photos by "Stomp" Ganos. "High Times Interviews R. Crumb," script and art by Crumb; A blowhard interviewer goads Crumb into a fit of anger. Article about joining the Church of the SubGenius. Back cover by Crumb. 44 pgs., B&W. 8-in. x 11-in. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.