Auctions: comic books 1970-1985, graded by CGC

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #1618519036

"Kraven Is The Hunter!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Al Milgrom and Frank Giacoia. Kraven and the Tarantula team up to kidnap the Empire State University chancellor. When Peter Parker hears about the abduction, the web-slinger rushes to ESU to investigate, but the hunter is lying in wait! Kraven and the Spectacular Spider-Man battle from Central Park to the top of a movie theater marquee! And there the wall-crawler will come eye-to-eye with Kraven...and his sharp hunting knife! Meanwhile at the Daily Bugle, J. Jonah Jameson hires Glory Grant to be his new secretary. Cameo appearances by Dr. Curt Connors and Edward Lansky. The Hulk stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Green Thumb." (Note: The letters page features an essay from Gerry Conway.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 29 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4377862019

"Dust to Dust!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Frank Springer. Cover by Keith Pollard and Bob McLeod. Peter Parker and Carrion wage a savage life-and-death struggle in the ESU library! Carrion knows Spider-Man's secret identity and that has put the lives of Hector Ayala (aka the White Tiger) and Holly Gillis at risk! Can Peter escape from Carrion and uncover the mystery of the grisly villain? Last 35¢ issue. 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 64D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0164656030

Direct Edition. "Cloak and Dagger!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Ed Hannigan. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Al Milgrom. On a quiet night in Manhattan, the web-slinger is traveling across the city when he suddenly hears a desperate plea for help from a man running for his life! The frantic pharmacist is trying to escape from...Cloak and Dagger! The wall-crawler quickly engages the light-and-dark pair, but falls in battle to the duo's unusual powers. The next day Peter Parker picks up the investigation, and the trail of Cloak (aka Tyrone Johnson) and Dagger (aka Tandy Bowen) leads to Ellis Island! Is the Spectacular Spider-Man ready for round two with Cloak and Dagger? First appearance of Cloak and Dagger. (Notes: This issue includes a full-page ad/pin-up of Spider-Man fighting Dr. Octopus and promoting his four monthly titles. Bill Mantlo's script provides a nice history of Ellis Island. On page two Jim Mooney is erroneously listed as the inker. Al Milgrom is acknowledged as the correct inker in the letters page of issue 68. The back cover contains a Dungeons and Dragons ad with art by Bill Willingham. Cloak and Dagger appear next in Spectacular Spider-Man 69 and 70.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 90N CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4309761017

Newsstand Edition. "Where, Oh Where Has My Spider-Man Gone?" Script and Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. The Spectacular Spider-Man is missing! Where is he? The Black Cat is looking everywhere! She checks with everyone including Mrs. Muggins, Captain DeWolff, J. Jonah Jameson, Aunt May, and the Avengers! When the web-slinger finally reappears on the final page, he's wearing his new black costume! Cameo appearances by the Vision and the Scarlet Witch. (Notes: Spider-Man's new costume debuted this month in Amazing Spider-Man 252, Marvel Team-Up 141, and this issue. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 351,448; average paid circulation 172,290.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3937151005

Cover art by Joe Sinnott. ...A Future Uncertain!, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Tony DeZuniga; Spider-Woman tries to get her life together after her childhood experiences with the High Evolutionary and her recent break with Hydra; origin story. 32 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 8 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4345064011

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Steve Leialoha. The Man Who Could Not Die! starring Spider-Woman, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Al Gordon; Jessica comes across a man who is seemingly immortal, yet desperately wishes to die. The Suit! starring Spider-Woman, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Al Gordon. 32 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 13 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4386967007

Cover pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Bob McLeod. Suddenly... The Shroud! starring Spider-Woman, Magnus, and SHIELD, script by Mark Gruenwald, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Al Gordon; Jessica joins a therapy group, not knowing that they are far more than they appear to be. Puts Himself in the Picture! Hostess Twinkies starring Spider-Man. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Spidey Super Stories (1974) 4 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4419904024

"Spidey: Beware of the Hair!" Story by Jean Thomas. Art by Winslow Mortimer and Mike Esposito. Cover by John Romita, Sr. The Amazing Spider-Man duels with Medusa of the Inhumans! Includes the 1-page features "Meet Madame Medusa, the Lady with the Living Hair" and "Spidey's Greatest Talent." Includes the back-up tale "The Beastly Banana!" Featuring Jennifer of the Jungle and Paul the Gorilla. Based on the Electric Company script by Sara Compton. Plus, Spidey tackles his most dangerous adversaries in "Beat the Beetle!" Also includes a pin-up featuring Spidey, Aunt May, and the Short Circus. Cover price $0.35.

Spidey Super Stories (1974) 6 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4419904023

Iceman guest stars in "Webbing ina Winter Wonderland." Script by Jean Thomas, pencils by Winslow Mortimer, inks by Mike Esposito and Tony Mortellaro. Also: "The Book-Worm Bully" (based on the Electric Company script by Sara Compton) and "The Rage of the Thino!" John Romita Sr. cover pencils, Esposito cover inks. Cover price $0.35.

Spidey Super Stories (1974) 8 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4419904021

"Power to the People!" Story by Jean Thomas. Art by Winslow Mortimer, Mike Esposito, and Tony Mortellaro. Cover by John Romita, Sr. The electrically powered menace of Electro causes a citywide blackout! Includes the 1-page features "How Electro was Born," "More about Webbing at Work," and "Easy Reader's Valentine." Includes the back-up tale "Spidey up Against the Wall!" Based on the Electric Company script by Tom Whedon (father of Joss Whedon, creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer). Plus, Spidey tackles his most dangerous adversaries the Mole Man in "20,000 Feet Under the Ground!" Featuring the Short Circus. Also includes a pin-up featuring the cast of the Electric Company. Cover price $0.35.

Spidey Super Stories (1974) 9 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4419904022

"The Day of Doom!" Story by Jean Thomas. Art by Winslow Mortimer, Mike Esposito, and Tony Mortellaro. Cover by John Romita, Sr. Can the Amazing Spider-Man save the United Nations from the evil machinations of Doctor Doom?! Includes the 1-page features "Dr. Doom," "The Ape Escape," and "Another Garden Party." Includes the back-up tale "Spidey fights the Funny Bunny!" Based on the Electric Company script by Tom Whedon (father of Joss Whedon, creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer). Plus, Spidey must face the power of the Incredible Hulk in "Guess what's coming to Dinner!" Featuring the cast of the Electric Company. Also includes a pin-up featuring Spidey and the cast of the Electric Company. Cover price $0.35.

Spidey Super Stories (1974) 12 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4419904020

"The Law of the Claw!" Guest-starring the Cat. Story by Jean Thomas. Art by Winslow Mortimer, Mike Esposito, and Tony Mortellaro. Cover by John Romita, Sr. Spidey teams with the feline heroine the Cat to tackle the gangster known as the Owl! Includes the 1-page features "Call Her the Cat," "More of Peter Parker's Problems," and "Spidey Says: Stop Me if You've Heard this One." Includes the back-up tale "Trick the Tickler!" Based on the Electric Company script by Tom Whedon (father of Joss Whedon, creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer). Plus, Spidey takes on The Purple Pirates and Evil McWeevil in "The Leader of the Pack!" Cover price $0.35.

Spidey Super Stories (1974) 14 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4419904019

"Haunting Season!" Story by Jean Thomas. Art by Winslow Mortimer, Mike Esposito, and Tony Mortellaro. Cover by John Romita, Sr. Spidey and the Vampire (a character played by actor Morgan Freeman on the Electric Company) team-up to tackle the Mad Thinker. Includes the 1-page features "Shanna the Jungle Queen," "Peter Parker Packs a Peck of Trouble," and "Spidey Says: Stop Me if You've Heard this One." Includes the back-up tale "The Birthday Bandit!" Based on the Electric Company script by Sara Compton. Plus, Spidey and Shanna the She-Devil team-up in "The Trapper!" Also includes a pin-up featuring Peter Parker. Cover price $0.35.

Spidey Super Stories (1974) 16 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4419904017

"Spider-Man meets Kid Colt!" Guest-starring Kid Colt and Lockjaw of the Inhumans. Story by Jim Salicrup. Art by Winslow Mortimer, Mike Esposito, and Tony Mortellaro. Cover by John Romita, Sr. Spidey and Lockjaw travel back in time to meet the Wild West outlaw hero Kid Colt. Includes the 1-page features "Lockjaw" and "All about Namor." Includes the back-up tale "Spidey meets the Yeti!" Based on the Electric Company script by Tom Whedon (father of Joss Whedon, creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer). Plus, Spidey and the Savage Sub-Mariner team-up to battle an environmental disaster in "Into the Jaws!" Also includes a pin-up featuring Spider-Man and Namor, King of the Sea. Cover price $0.35.

Spidey Super Stories (1974) 22 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4416265014

"Doc Ock is Back in Town!" Story by Jim Salicrup. Art by Winslow Mortimer and Mike Esposito Cover by John Romita, Sr. Spidey must face off with the always dangerous Lizard. Includes the 1-page features "Who is Ms. Marvel?" and "The Wit of the Webslinger." Includes the back-up tale "Gone with the Windbag!" By Kolfax Mingo. Based on the Electric Company script by Thad Mumford. Plus, Spidey has a team-up with Marvel's very own super-woman to battle the Beetle in "Ms. Marvel, Ms. Marvel!" Guest-starring (you guessed it) Ms. Marvel. Featuring the clip and collect Spidey Stamp: #6 Ms. Marvel. Cover price $0.35.

Spidey Super Stories (1974) 38 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4419904015

"The Scorpion Scare!" Story by Bill Mantlo, Deborah November, and Michael Siporin. Art by Winslow Mortimer, Don Perlin, and Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema. The sinister Scorpion terrorizes Aunt May. Includes the 1-page features "Meet the Scorpion," "Ask Aunt May,"and "Wit of the Webslinger." Includes the back-up tale "The Last Dance!" Guest-starring Ms. Marvel. Plus, Spidey teams with the Fantastic Four in "Don't take the 'A' Train!" Featuring the clip and collect Spidey Stamp: #22 Scorpion. Cover price $0.35.

Spidey Super Stories (1974) 39 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4419904014

"Women's Day 1979!" Guest-starring Ms. Marvel. Story by Jim Salicrup, Nick Sullivan, and Michael Siporin. Art by Winslow Mortimer and Mike Esposito. Can Spidey and Ms. Marvel capture a slippery villain before he ruins a day of celebration? Includes the 1-page features "Meet Mastermind," "What is the Cosmic Cube?,"and "Wit of the Webslinger." Includes the back-up tale "The Impossible Visitor from Outer Space!" Guest-starring the Impossible Man. Plus, Spidey and the Cat have their hands full with the Mad Titan, Thanos, in "The Cat and the Cosmic Cube!" Featuring the clip and collect Spidey Stamp: #23 Cat. Last 35c cover-priced issue. Cover price $0.35.

Spidey Super Stories (1974) 41N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4416265007

Newsstand Edition. Story by Linda Karas and Michael Siporin. Art by Win Mortimer and Don Perlin. Cover price $0.40.

Spooky Spooktown (1961 Harvey) 41 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4346188007

Harvey reprints classic stories of Spooky, Casper's cousin who loves to scare. Spooky faces a foe who causes confusion by stealing words. Casper finds that there's a limit to what niceness can achieve. Wendy tries to resolve the magical repercussions of a witches' brew gone bad. Boo Is Beautiful; Laundro-Haunts; The Word Snatcher; Bumblebrains Blunder; Ghostly Trio: Board Stiff; Casper: Boo Nice to Him!; Old Squinty; Imagination; Wendy: How Can a Brew Turn Bad! 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Stalker (1975 DC) 4 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4389567005

Final issue of the series. "Invade the Inferno." Script by Paul Levitz, pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by Wally Wood. Two-page Tarzan ad with art by Joe Kubert. Back-cover ad with art by Mort Drucker. Ditko/Wood cover. Cover price $0.25.

Stalker (1975 DC) 4 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4389567008

Final issue of the series. "Invade the Inferno." Script by Paul Levitz, pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by Wally Wood. Two-page Tarzan ad with art by Joe Kubert. Back-cover ad with art by Mort Drucker. Ditko/Wood cover. Cover price $0.25.

Star Trek (1984 1st Series DC) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4421040020

Kirk, Bones, Scotty, Uhura, Sulu and Saavik lead the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise in search of the Klingons in "The Wormhole Connection". Part 1 of 4, continued next issue. Script by Mike W. Barr, pencils by Tom Sutton, inks by Ricardo Villagran. Marv Wolfman edits. U.S.S. Gallant appears. In Trek continuity, series starts after the events of the film Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan. George Perez cover. Cover price $0.75.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.8 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4424305007

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. "A New Hope!" Part 1 of 6. Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha.

A Long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...the galaxy is engrossed in an intergalactic civil war. A small band of freedom fighters led by Princess Leia opposes the evil Galactic Empire and steals the plans to their most destructive weapon, the Death Star. Darth Vader, the most feared name in the galaxy, will stop at nothing to recover those stolen plans and the location of the Rebel's secret base of operations. Now, it's up to farm boy Luke Skywalker and a motley band of heroes to save the Princess and the galaxy from the darkness that has engulfed it. Cover price $0.30.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.2 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4341933005

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. "A New Hope!" Part 1 of 6. Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha.

A Long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...the galaxy is engrossed in an intergalactic civil war. A small band of freedom fighters led by Princess Leia opposes the evil Galactic Empire and steals the plans to their most destructive weapon, the Death Star. Darth Vader, the most feared name in the galaxy, will stop at nothing to recover those stolen plans and the location of the Rebel's secret base of operations. Now, it's up to farm boy Luke Skywalker and a motley band of heroes to save the Princess and the galaxy from the darkness that has engulfed it. Cover price $0.30.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.0 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4327306001

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. "A New Hope!" Part 1 of 6. Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha.

A Long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...the galaxy is engrossed in an intergalactic civil war. A small band of freedom fighters led by Princess Leia opposes the evil Galactic Empire and steals the plans to their most destructive weapon, the Death Star. Darth Vader, the most feared name in the galaxy, will stop at nothing to recover those stolen plans and the location of the Rebel's secret base of operations. Now, it's up to farm boy Luke Skywalker and a motley band of heroes to save the Princess and the galaxy from the darkness that has engulfed it. Cover price $0.30.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 7 CGC 9.6 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4307446020

1st printing Newsstand Edition."New Planets, New Perils!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Frank Springer. Following the destruction of the Death Star, Han Solo and Chewbacca embark on a deadly solo mission on a strange and dangerous world. Cover price $0.35.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 11 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4327956012

1st printing Newsstand. "Star Search!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Terry Austin. Think the first time Princess Leia and Han Solo kissed was in the movie "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back?" Well guess again. Check out this issue to see what I mean. Meanwhile, find out where the missing Luke Skywalker and his droids, C-3PO and R2-D2, have been all this time. Cover price $0.35.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 42D CGC 9.6 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #3878860004

Direct Edition. The Empire Strikes Back: Part 4 of 6. And now...the bounty hunters! "To Be a Jedi!" Script by Archie Goodwin, art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Note: Part 4 of movie adaptation; based on the movie script; Williamson and Garzon both pencil and ink the art for this series. Plus: 5-page "Star Wars British Cover Gallery," featuring art by Carmine Infantino, Gene Day and Dan Green. Cover by Williamson and Garzon. Cover price $0.50.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 43D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3955034004

Direct Edition. The Empire Strikes Back: Part 5 of 6. "Betrayal at Bespin!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Archie Goodwin. Art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. After their narrow escape from the pursuing Empire Fleet, the crew of the Millennium Falcon sets down on the Cloud City of Bespin for repairs. Lando Calrissian, proprietor of the floating facility, is an old friend of Han's. But he is an old friend with some dark secrets. Meanwhile, Luke's training under the tutelage of the Jedi Master, Yoda, is cut short when the young padawan senses that his friends are in great danger. Against Yoda's better judgement Luke races to Cloud City and the stage is set for the greatest battle between the forces of good and evil. Includes 5 pin-ups by Terry Austin, Michael Golden, John Byrne, Marie Severin, and Frank Miller. Cover price $0.50.

Star Wars Return of the Jedi (1983 Movie) 1A.D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4408082004

Direct Edition. Cover and splash page by Bill Sienkiewicz. 'Chapter One: In The Hands Of Jabba The Hutt!', script by Archie Goodwin, art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon; Darth Vader checks on the status of the second Death Star while The Rebels attempt to rescue Han Solo From Jabba The Hutt. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Strange Sports Stories (1973) 4 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1261895015

Cover by Nick Cardy. "The Challenge of the Faceless Five!", script by Cary Bates, art by John Rosenberger; the fate of the world depends on a faceless basketball team winning a game. "Man with the Golden Gloves!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; a prize fighter has heavy weights on his hands. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 169 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4102698002

Cover art by John Romita. "Brother Voodoo," script by Len Wein, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dan Adkins; Part one of the origin of Brother Voodoo, who is the union of Daniel Drumm's spirit in twin brother Jericho Drumm's body; Drumm returns to Haiti to find his brother dying from the curse of Damballah This is the first Brother Voodoo story; The first appearance of the character occurred in an article in Tales of the Zombie 2. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 170 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #2014499002

Cover pencils by Gil Kane. "Baptism of Fire!", script by Len Wein, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dan Adkins; Papa Jambo trains Jericho Drumm to be Brother VooDoo; Brother VooDoo then returns and stops Damballah, the Serpent God. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 22 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4372552006

Part 2 of 3 - Guest-starring Dr. Strange. Story continued from Doctor Strange (1968-1969 1st Series) #183. Story concludes in Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st Series) #126. NOTE: This is the three-part tale that saw the beginnings of the partnership that would lead Doctor Strange, Sub-Mariner, and the Hulk to becoming Marvel's Defenders. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 35 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4279776009

In this prelude to 1st Defenders story, "Confrontation!," Part 2 of 2 - Namor, the Hulk and the Silver Surfer team up to battle the Avengers in a storyline that hints that the three will be teaming up again. Story by Roy Thomas with Sal Buscema art and inks by Jim Mooney. Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 56 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0635473007

Cover art by Alan Weiss and John Romita (alterations). "Atlantis Mon Amour," script by Dan Adkins and Mike Friedrich, art by Dan Adkins; A young Atlantean woman, Coral, finds the Sub-Mariner and seeks his help to help a threatened Atlantis; Namor reluctantly agrees and returns to his realm to confront the monstrous Haab creatures; The battle ends when their alien masters make first contact and announce that they come in peace; Namor leaves them behind as he no longer has any interest in Atlantis; However, a barbarian raiding force kills them all including Coral. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 56 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #4345061016

Cover art by Alan Weiss and John Romita (alterations). "Atlantis Mon Amour," script by Dan Adkins and Mike Friedrich, art by Dan Adkins; A young Atlantean woman, Coral, finds the Sub-Mariner and seeks his help to help a threatened Atlantis; Namor reluctantly agrees and returns to his realm to confront the monstrous Haab creatures; The battle ends when their alien masters make first contact and announce that they come in peace; Namor leaves them behind as he no longer has any interest in Atlantis; However, a barbarian raiding force kills them all including Coral. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 60 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0769872017

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Joe Sinnott. "The Invasion of New York!", script by Bill Everett (plot) and Steve Gerber (script), pencils by Sam Kweskin (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Jim Mooney; Namor puts his trust in Lorvex to assemble a force which Namor will led against the surface dwellers to free Tamara; The invasion is a success in providing a daunting show of force, but Namor is unable to find Tamara as she has been rescued by Lorvex who decides to keep her as a hostage and continue the onslaught against the surface world; He defeats Lorvex and rescues Tamara; He then calls off the surface attack and after addressing the UN returns to his undersea realm; The surface world does not launch a counter offensive and Namor is once again crowned Prince of Atlantis. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Super Heroes Battle Super Gorillas (1976) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4360720003

Cover pencils by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua), inks by Vince Colletta. "The Super-Gorilla from Krypton," script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Jimmy summons Superman to Africa with his signal-watch when he encounters a gorilla with super-powers; Superman deduces that the giant ape is from Krypton, and later it sacrifices itself to save Superman from Green Kryptonite, revealing that it was really a Kryptonian human accidentally transformed into a gorilla. "Grodd Puts the Squeeze on Flash," script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Sid Greene; Gorilla Grodd speeds up the citizens of Central City and uses them to force Flash to free him from his prison in Gorilla City. "The Gorilla Boss of Gotham City," script by David Vern, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman & Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Boss Dyke is executed in the gas chambers for his crimes, and his body is taken to a doctor who transplants the criminal's brain into that of a large gorilla; The gorilla communicates to the doctor that after he and his gang have secured needed funds, he wants his brain then transplanted into that of the Batman, and Batman's bran put into the gorilla. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 233 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #0913414002

Cover art by Neal Adams. Superman Breaks Loose, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; A scientific experiment turns all the kryptonite on Earth to iron, as Clark Kent moves from newspaper to television journalism. Super-Turtle humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Jor-El's Golden Folly--The Fabulous World of Krypton, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, art by Murphy Anderson; Ignoring the jeers of his colleagues, Kryptonian scientist Jor-El experiments with using anti-gravity to aid in space travel. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 233 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4076854010

Cover art by Neal Adams. Superman Breaks Loose, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; A scientific experiment turns all the kryptonite on Earth to iron, as Clark Kent moves from newspaper to television journalism. Super-Turtle humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Jor-El's Golden Folly--The Fabulous World of Krypton, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, art by Murphy Anderson; Ignoring the jeers of his colleagues, Kryptonian scientist Jor-El experiments with using anti-gravity to aid in space travel. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 261 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4419899022

Cover art by Nick Cardy. Slave of Star Sapphire!, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; Carol Ferris thinks Superman is attacking Green Lantern, so she becomes Star Sapphire to fight him. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 298 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4408153001

First 30c cover-priced issue. Cover art by Bob Oksner. Clark Kent, Get Out of My Life!, script by Cary Bates and Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Bob Oksner; Superman tries to live his life as Clark Kent only; he also battles Solarman; Xviar breaks into Clark's apartment. Justice for All Includes Children public service announcement, art by Neal Adams; Superman teaches kids not to fear the police. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane (1958) 106 CGC 4.0

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Minor front/back scuff(s).

Label #4393003002

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. I Am Curious (Black)!, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Vince Colletta; In order to do a story on the African-American community in Metropolis, Lois uses a Kryptonian machine to make herself appear African-American. Martha G. Kimball--Wonder Women of History article by Julius Schwartz, art by John Giunta. Where Do You Plant a Thorn?, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Mr. Orchid tries to kill Thorn for the 100. Direct Currents ad, art by Neal Adams. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Supernatural Thrillers (1972) 5 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4267641007

First appearance of The Living Mummy! Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; The Living Mummy comes to life and seeks out a descendant of the man that cursed him 3000 years ago. 32 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Supernatural Thrillers (1972) 13 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #2121493005

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Mike Esposito. A Separate War, script by Tony Isabella (plot, script) and Val Mayerik (plot), pencils by Val Mayerik, inks by Dan Green; The war becomes worse when Ron--an anthropologist--begins to take on a warrior's demeanor, and Hydron lords over the people of Cairo; But The Mummy, Ron, The Asp, Olddan, and Zephyr combine their skills to escape from the ancient Lord of Waters. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Swamp Thing (1982 2nd Series) 37 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4216016021

"Growth Patterns!" Written by Alan Moore, with art by Rick Veitch and John Totleben. Cover by Stephen Bissette and Totleben. New "Growth Patterns" and other strange abilities emerge in Swamp Thing as he fights for survival. NOTE: 1st appearance of John Constantine, Hellblazer. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Tales of the Beanworld (1985) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0242259005

Cover art by Larry Marder. The Legend of Pop! Pop! Pop!, script and art by Larry Marder; The Mirthful Mossy Mammoth and his clone son attack the Hoi Polloi, source of the Beans sustenance. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 193 CGC 6.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4354112017

48-page giant. Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by John Romita. "What Power Unleashed?", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Sal Buscema; High atop Mount Everest, Blader and Karnilla have summoned the Silver Surfer to come to the aid of Thor, who is now battling Durok, a powerful mystical creature created by Loki; The Surfer, after many betrayals from humans is apathetic to Balder's pleas for help, telling the God that he has no interest in the affairs of humans; Balder furiously pleads with the Surfer, telling the Zennlavian that he would give his life to Thor; Hearing this, Karnilla painfully reminds Balder that his life is sworn to her and her only; This prompts the Surfer to get involved, and when Karnilla is unable to strike the Surfer down, she frees Balder from the rocky confines she is crushing him in and the Surfer uses his Power Cosmic to heal him; Karnilla realizes to her horror what she had almost done and wonders if she would ever be deserving of Balders love. 52 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 277 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4420419005

Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Bob McLeod. "Time of the Trolls!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finished art), inks by Tom Palmer; Loki is sentenced to the place of punishment for his role in starting Ragnarok; The new Thor takes Sif to a distant land to be his queen; Hela and her horde of Trolls prepare to storm the rainbow bridge. Appearances by Odin, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Loki, the Enchantress, the Executioner, and Balder. Bullpen Bulletins. "McBrain's Brain Drain" Hostess snack cakes ad with Daredevil. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.