Auctions: comic books February 1976, graded by CBCS

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 29 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

Label #21-279EE8B-013

Fill-in issue. "No One Laughs at Mr. Fish!" Script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Vince Colletta. Luke Cage face the amphibian menace of the man called Mr. Fish. And you better believe that no one laughs at his name twice. NOTE: As a result of deadline issues, the story that began in # 28 continues in # 30. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series B # 25 (Captain America by Jack Kirby). Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Kidnap Caper." Tom Palmer cover inks. Cover price $0.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 97 CBCS 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #23-3E83582-004

"My Brother, My Enemy!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Sam Grainger. Cyclops and the all new X-Men suddenly find themselves facing off with former allies Havok and Polaris. Who is the mysterious villain that plots and schemes from the shadows? Who is this man that pits brother against brother? Plus, what do Charles Xavier's recurring prophetic nightmares mean for the future of his students? NOTE: 1st appearance of Lilandra (face & name unrevealed). Her face is seen for the 1st time in #102 and her name is revealed in #105 Cover price $0.25.