Auctions: comic books July 1971, graded by CGC

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 98 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3904476002

This classic issue is the third of three that were not approved by the Comics Code Authority because of the (anti-)drug themed story. (See notes on issue 96 for more information.) Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia; The Green Goblin has attacked Peter Parker at the apartment that he shares with Harry Osborn, just as Harry needs medical help after a drug over dose; When the Green Goblin attempts an attack, Peter tries to get the Goblin to see the condition his son is in; The Goblin flees; Peter calls an ambulance, and Harry is taken to the hospital; Meanwhile, Gwen Stacy starts realizing that leaving Peter behind to move to England was a big mistake; She decides to return to New York to patch things up with Peter; Peter battles drug dealers; Spidey confronts the Green Goblin again. Reprinted in Marvel Tales #79 and #191. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

Vampirella (1969 Warren) 12 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #0627117014

Stories in this issue include: "Vampi's Feary Tales: The Sirens"; "Death's Dark Angel" (a demon touch spells death to Vampi); "The Eye of Ozirios"; "Quest"; and "To Kill a God." Written by Frank Brunner, Gardner Fox, Archie Goodwin, Jeff Jones, and Wally Wood. Art by Frank Brunner, Jose Gonzales, Billy Graham, Jeff Jones, and Wally Wood. Includes report on The First Annual Warren Awards at the 1970 New York Comicon. Future comic artist Brian Bunick makes his fan page debut. Cover art by San Julian. Cover price $0.50.