Auctions: comic books 1972

Action Comics (1938 DC) 415 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white

1st cover 7.5, 2nd cover 9.0, interior cover 9.2. Triple Cover.

Label #21-31C4038-001

Cover by Nick Cardy. "Meet the Metropolis Monster!", script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; Superman brings a male humanoid back to life after he has been attacked by a Frankenstein-like monster, only to learn that he has made a terrible mistake in doing so. "Fill My Grave With Money!", script by Bob Haney, art by John Calnan; Metamorpho helps out a man who has voluntarily trapped himself within a mine Simon Stagg has shut down, and who is transformed into a monster as a result. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 419 VF 8.0

48-page giant. Cover art by Bob Oksner. The Thief Who Loved Supergirl, script by John Albano, pencils by Tony DeZuniga, inks by Bob Oksner. Circle of Doom Part Two starring Black Canary, script by Denny O'Neil, art by Alex Toth; Black Canary battles The Catwoman. A Nightmare Called Gorgonus! starring Zatanna and Gorgonus, script by Len Wein, art by Dick Giordano. Dead Man's Hand! starring the Phantom Stranger, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank Giacoia. Beauty vs. the Beast starring Enchantress, script by Bob Haney, art by Jay Scott Pike. Letters to the editor from comics writers Paul Kupperberg and David Michelinie. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Adventures (1970 2nd Series) 11 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Bill Everett. First appearance of the Beast in mutated form in "The Beast!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Tom Sutton, inks by Syd Shores; Beast leaves the X-Men to take a job at the Brand Corporation; While experimenting with his mutation, he is permanently changed into a furry monster; Brief appearance by the original X-Men. 36 pgs, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 113 GD/VG 3.0

Water spotting.

Cover art by John Romita. First appearance of Hammerhead in They Call The Doctor...Octopus!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Romita and Jim Starlin, inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro; While Dr. Octopus is on a crime spree, Spider-Man is weakened by an ulcer due to stress and his concern for his missing aunt. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 92. 32 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Anomaly (1969) 4 FN+ 6.5

Bud Plant takes over publication of writer Jan Strnads high-end sci-fi adventure fanzine. This issue features a revised version of "Encounter at War," written by Jan Strnad with art by Richard Corben, plus Alice in Wonderlust by Corben, and Leander and the Fat Queen by Strnad with art by Robert Kline. Final issue of the series. Standard comics format; b&w, 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 96 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1201599002

"The Andromeda Swarm!" Part 8 of 9. Guest-starring Captain Marvel. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Neal Adams. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Neal Adams and Tom Palmer. Finally, the Avengers blast off into outer space to take the fight to the Kree and the Skrulls! On the edge of the Andromeda Galaxy, Earth's Mightiest Heroes engage the awesome Skrull armada! Cap, Shell-Head, Thor, and the Vision attack the armada's flagship hoping to turn back the entire fleet! During the ferocious battle inside, the Avengers hear about the Skrulls' secret plan to destroy the Earth! And as shown on the dynamic cover, an enraged Vision will do whatever it takes to uncover the devious plan (and rescue the Scarlet Witch)! Meanwhile on Hala, the Kree home planet; the power struggle between the Supreme Intelligence and Ronan the Accuser quietly rages behind the scenes...with Rick Jones caught in the middle! Cameo appearances by Nick Fury and Annihilus. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Goliath, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 96 FN+ 6.5

"The Andromeda Swarm!" Part 8 of 9. Guest-starring Captain Marvel. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Neal Adams. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Neal Adams and Tom Palmer. Finally, the Avengers blast off into outer space to take the fight to the Kree and the Skrulls! On the edge of the Andromeda Galaxy, Earth's Mightiest Heroes engage the awesome Skrull armada! Cap, Shell-Head, Thor, and the Vision attack the armada's flagship hoping to turn back the entire fleet! During the ferocious battle inside, the Avengers hear about the Skrulls' secret plan to destroy the Earth! And as shown on the dynamic cover, an enraged Vision will do whatever it takes to uncover the devious plan (and rescue the Scarlet Witch)! Meanwhile on Hala, the Kree home planet; the power struggle between the Supreme Intelligence and Ronan the Accuser quietly rages behind the scenes...with Rick Jones caught in the middle! Cameo appearances by Nick Fury and Annihilus. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Goliath, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 98 FN 6.0

"Let Slip the Dogs of War!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith. Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by John Buscema and Barry Windsor-Smith. The remarkable Kree/Skrull war is over! But there isn't any time to rest for Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Ares, the Greek god of war, stokes a riot in downtown Manhattan by mind-controlling the nearby residents! When the Avengers and Rick Jones arrive to restore the peace, they fall under Ares' trance too! The only heroes left unaffected are Thor and the Vision! But before the Prince of Asgard and the synthezoid avenger can challenge Ares, they must first fend off their teammates! The Vision battles Shell-Head while Thor takes on Cap, Wanda, and Pietro! Everything is going Ares' way! How will the Avengers turn the tide? Cameo appearance by Hercules. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: Ares previously appeared in Avengers 50. Clint Barton returns to his Hawkeye identity. The letters page includes a lengthy letter from fantasy novelist Stephen R. Donaldson (of Chronicles of Thomas Covenant fame) and a letter from comics writer Michael P. Higgins. This three-part story was reprinted in Avengers (3rd series) 48.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 100 VG+ 4.5

Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith. This landmark 100th issue features everyone who has previously been an Avenger. "Whatever Gods There Be!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Windsor-Smith (pages 1-6, 12), Joe Sinnott (pages 7-11, 13, 14) and Syd Shores (pages 15-23); Bringing warning of impending doom, an amnesiac Hercules is captured by Ares, prompting the Avengers to call out for aid from all their members, past and present. Traveling to the Black Knight's castle for aid, all the members arrive, including the Hulk who is convinced to join their fight. The group enters the Black Knight's castle where in the basement Dane summons the spirit of his ancestor, the original Black Knight, who reveals to them the chain of events that brought all of them together; The group splits in two, one group remaining on Earth to battle any Olympian invaders, and the other to travel to Olympus to free Hercules and stop Ares. Avengers roll call: Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, the Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. Guest starring the Hulk, Ant-Man, the Black Knight, the Black Panther, Hercules, and the Swordsman. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 101 VG+ 4.5

"Five Dooms to Save Tomorrow!" Plot by Harlan Ellison. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Rich Buckler. Inks by Dan Adkins. Cover by Rich Buckler and Frank Giacoia. The first 100 issues of Earth's Mightiest Heroes are in the books! And the next one hundred begin with an original story from Harlan Ellison! The Avengers serve as honor guards for a special man vs. machine chess match! However, after the Eastern European grandmaster collapses during the match, chaos erupts and finger pointing starts! Did someone poison the European champion? It appears an unassuming man named Leonard Tippit did. Why? What exactly is going on? The Watcher knows! And that means the Avengers' adventure is only just beginning! Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Paul Kupperberg.) Cover price $0.20.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) National Diamond 98NDS CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

"National Diamond Sales" Insert.

Label #3948005004

National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. "Let Slip the Dogs of War!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Sal Buscema. Avengers roll call: Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, Hawkeye (formerly Goliath), Quicksilver, the Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. Guest appearances by Hercules and Nick Fury. Letter to the editor from fantasy novelist Stephen R. Donaldson (Thomas Covenant series). John Buscema/Windsor-Smith cover. Cover price $0.20.

Batman (1940) 245 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4378798023

Cover by Neal Adams. "The Bruce Wayne Murder Case!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano (pp. 1-2) and Neal Adams (pp. 3-15); Batman stops a crooked political group for framing another political group for the murder of Bruce Wayne. "Who Stole the Gift from Nowhere!", script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; Luke Graham is accused of stealing $50,000 in cash that was sent anonymously to the Hudson University Library. Letter to the editor from comic writer David Michelinie. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Batman (1940) 246 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4378798024

Cover art by Dave Cockrum and Neal Adams. How Many Ways Can a Robin Die? starring Batman, script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Irv Novick (pp 1-17) and Dick Dillin (pp 18-23), inks by Dick Giordano; Batman must rescue the real Robin from some crazies who are using dummies to demonstrate various ways to kill Robin. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Best of Walt Disney Comics (1972) 96170 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4206981001

A Golden Special. Cover by Carl Buettner. "Frozen Gold," script and art by Carl Barks; Donald flies penicillin to Point Marrow, Alaska, but a crook has stashed a stolen map to a gold mine in Donald's plane; When he reaches Alaska, Donald is kidnapped by two crooks and abandoned on the barrens; The nephews use a plane to rescue him. "Mystery of the Swamp," script and art by Carl Barks; Donald and the nephews go exploring in the Everglades, where they run afoul of strange little goblins called Gneezles; Donald tries to capture a Gneezle, but instead the ducks are captured by them, and are to be fed to the alligators. Both stories reprinted from Four Color (Dell, 1942 series) #62. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 100 FN- 5.5

Giant-size issue. Cover by Nick Cardy. "The Warrior in a Wheel-Chair," script by Bob Haney, art by Jim Aparo; When Batman is struck by a snipers bullet, only the skilled surgeon Dr. Hellstrom can save his life, however the doctor has to travel to Gotham from Zürich; Meanwhile, Batman is in a weakened condition right at a critical point in his mission to bus the latest shipment of Cocaine into Gotham City; Unable to finish the job himself at risk of killing himself, Batman enlists the aid of Robin, Green Arrow, Black Canary, and Green Lantern to help him; He sends the group out to seek out his leads however, each and every single one leads to a dead end; When Batman is undergoing is surgery, the lead surgeon is revealed not to be Dr. Hellstrom, but the drug lord Belknap, who has taken Hellstrom's place to try and kill Batman on the operating table. Reprint back-up story: "Hide and Seek," script by Jack Miller, art by Neal Adams; Deadman seeks to learn what has happened to the police detective assigned to his case; He discovers that the detective, Michael Riley, has been falsely accused of brutally beating a thief who had already surrendered to him, and has been kicked off the force. Letter from comics writer Bob Rozakis. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Cat (1972 Marvel) 1 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #2134383008

"Beware the Claws of the Cat!" Script by Linda Fite, pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Wally Wood. Wood cover (Severin pencils?). Cover price $0.20.

Cat (1972 Marvel) 1 FN+ 6.5

"Beware the Claws of the Cat!" Script by Linda Fite, pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Wally Wood. Wood cover (Severin pencils?). Cover price $0.20.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 1 GD/VG 3.0

Hulk, Dr. Strange, and Sub-Mariner begin. See Marvel Feature for first Defenders. Also see Sub-Mariner # 34 & 35. Cover pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Jim Mooney. I Slay By The Stars!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Frank Giacoia; Necrodamus attempts to sacrifice Namor to The Nameless One; Omegatron starts its countdown again. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 1 GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

Hulk, Dr. Strange, and Sub-Mariner begin. See Marvel Feature for first Defenders. Also see Sub-Mariner # 34 & 35. Cover pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Jim Mooney. I Slay By The Stars!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Frank Giacoia; Necrodamus attempts to sacrifice Namor to The Nameless One; Omegatron starts its countdown again. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 3 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by Gil Kane and John Buscema (Silver Surfer), inks by Gil Kane and Sal Buscema (Silver Surfer figure). Four Against the Gods, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Jim Mooney; The Defenders try to help Silver Surfer leave the Earth by taking him to another dimension; They encounter the Nameless One and free Barbara Norris. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Demon (1972 1st Series) 1 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #3859198005

Witness the fall of Camelot, and the rise of the Demon. Features the origin of Etrigan the Demon and the villainy of Morgaine Le Fey. "Unleash the One who Waits!" Story and art by Jack Kirby. Note: First appearance of Etrigan, the Demon. Cover price $0.20.

Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers (1971 Rip Off Press) #2, Printing 1B VG+ 4.5

1st printing - Matte blue interior variant. Gilbert Shelton story, cover and art. Dave Sheridan, Ted Richards and Bobby London story and art. MATURE READERS. NOTE: 50¢ cover, inside front cover is blue colored. The small ad, located on the front side of last interior page (P.49) in bottom right corner, is "DEALER MCDOPE" Cover price $0.50.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 122 VG- 3.5

Water damage.

The Silver Surfer and Galactus guest star in "Galactus Unleashed , " Part 3 of 4 . Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Buscema and inks by Joe Sinnott with touch-ups by John Verpoorten and John Romita Sr.). Cover by John Buscema and John Romita. Wow! Galactus has come back to Earth! Is this the beginning of the end for the third planet from the sun?!? Maybe not. The Ravager of Worlds is willing to make a deal...he'll spare the Earth if the surfer will become his herald again. After the sky-rider declines, the furious free-for-all begins! The Thing, Human Torch, and Silver Surfer vs. Galactus! Awesome! Meanwhile during the battle, Mr. Fantastic and the Invisible Girl blast off into space to skyjack Galactus' massive starship! (Notes: Galactus previously appeared in Thor 168 and 169. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Scott Edelman. The letters page also contains a statement of ownership: average print run 460,000; average paid circulation 275,930.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 204 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4386162009

Cover art by Bernie Wrightson. "All In The Family...," script by Mary Skrenes (as Virgil North) and Bernie Wrightson (plot), art by Bernie Wrightson; When Fred and Mary are stranded in the swamp they find a house that Mary had nightmares about the night before. One page of Cain's Game Room cartoons, art by Sergio Aragones. Realm of the Mystics page, art by Jack Sparling; Retelling of the Muslim legend of Zacornu, the Tree of Demons. "Never Deal With a Demon," script by Jack Oleck, art by Win Mortimer; Cooper summons a demon to give him money and he is safe from the demon as long as he doesn't go thru a red door. "To Die for Magda!", script by Carl Wessler, art by Alex Nino; Stephan is tricked into signing a fake confession stating that he's a warlock. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 207 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3998761003

Cover art by Bernie Wrightson. "Last Ritual, Last Rites," script by Bill Meredith, art by Bill Payne; Bennett wants his wife dead but fears that her Hindu servant is prolonging his life. Cain's Game Room cartoon page, art by John Albano. "The Spell!", art by Jim Starlin; Ol' Nell tries to conjure up a demon. Cain's Rumpus Room humor page, art by Joe Schenkman. "This Evil Demon Loves People!", script by Sheldon Mayer, art by Jack Sparling; A baby demon is trapping people who cross him in bottles. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 158 GD/VG 3.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch. Water damage.

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. Frenzy On a Far-Away World!, script by Roy Thomas and Steve Gerber, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Sal Trapani; While Hulk takes a trip to Counter-Earth where he battles the Rhino, gets involved in a New Men civil war and meets his counter alter ego (Bruce, his wife Betty and their son Bobby), back on his own Earth, Betty Ross and Glenn Talbot are busy getting married. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 47 VG/FN 5.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch.

Barry Smith art. Origin retold. "Why Must There Be An Iron Man?" Story by Roy Thomas. Art by Barry Smith and Jim Mooney. Cover by Gil Kane. These are difficult days for Tony Stark as many people around him are questioning the purpose of Iron Man following the death of Kevin O'Brien. However, after lengthy soul-searching, Tony decides he is not going to quit being Iron Man. (Note: This issue features the retelling of the origin of Iron Man.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 49 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4059142014

"There Lurks the Adaptoid!" Story by Mike Friedrich. Art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane. Marianne Rodgers has a vision that something bad is going to happen at Avengers Mansion. Tony dons his armor and flies to the mansion and encounters...the Adaptoid! Shell-head and the Adaptoid fight from cover-to-cover, but the battle ends without a winner as both combatants break contact after being injured. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics editor David McDonnell.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Kamandi (1972 DC) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4255810022

1st appearance and origin of Kamandi. "The Last Boy on Earth." Script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer. Cover by Kirby and Royer. A series that borrows many concepts from Planet of the Apes, Kamandi takes place in an alternate future where animals have mutated into bipedal beings of intelligence and where humans are treated like savage beasts. Kamandi avenges the death of his grandfather, who was killed by wolves, but is then captured by a tiger named Caesar, who turns him over to dog-scientist Dr. Canus. Canus proceeds to help Kamandi, and this is where the so-called last boy on earth hooks up with Ben Boxer, a mutated human who can turn to living metal. Cover price $0.20.

Kamandi (1972 DC) 1 FN 6.0

1st appearance and origin of Kamandi. "The Last Boy on Earth." Script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer. Cover by Kirby and Royer. A series that borrows many concepts from Planet of the Apes, Kamandi takes place in an alternate future where animals have mutated into bipedal beings of intelligence and where humans are treated like savage beasts. Kamandi avenges the death of his grandfather, who was killed by wolves, but is then captured by a tiger named Caesar, who turns him over to dog-scientist Dr. Canus. Canus proceeds to help Kamandi, and this is where the so-called last boy on earth hooks up with Ben Boxer, a mutated human who can turn to living metal. Cover price $0.20.

Kamandi (1972 DC) 1 VG+ 4.5

1st appearance and origin of Kamandi. "The Last Boy on Earth." Script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer. Cover by Kirby and Royer. A series that borrows many concepts from Planet of the Apes, Kamandi takes place in an alternate future where animals have mutated into bipedal beings of intelligence and where humans are treated like savage beasts. Kamandi avenges the death of his grandfather, who was killed by wolves, but is then captured by a tiger named Caesar, who turns him over to dog-scientist Dr. Canus. Canus proceeds to help Kamandi, and this is where the so-called last boy on earth hooks up with Ben Boxer, a mutated human who can turn to living metal. Cover price $0.20.

Kamandi (1972 DC) 1 VG- 3.5

Water damage.

1st appearance and origin of Kamandi. "The Last Boy on Earth." Script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer. Cover by Kirby and Royer. A series that borrows many concepts from Planet of the Apes, Kamandi takes place in an alternate future where animals have mutated into bipedal beings of intelligence and where humans are treated like savage beasts. Kamandi avenges the death of his grandfather, who was killed by wolves, but is then captured by a tiger named Caesar, who turns him over to dog-scientist Dr. Canus. Canus proceeds to help Kamandi, and this is where the so-called last boy on earth hooks up with Ben Boxer, a mutated human who can turn to living metal. Cover price $0.20.

Magnus Robot Fighter (1963 Gold Key) 30 CBCS 3.5 Restored

Slight amateur restoration

Paper: Cream to off white

Amateur Restoration Includes: Moderate amount of color touch on the cover.

Label #19-279A9AA-205

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Reprint of issue #15. Cover art by Russ Manning. "The Weird World of Mogul Badur," script by Herb Kastle, art by Russ Manning; Magnus and Leeja are kidnapped by Mogul Badur, a dictator seeking to prolong his already abnormally long life. "Free to Fly"; Magnus tells Leeja about some of mankind's achievements in the field of flight. # on cover 10046-111. November #29 11/71. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

Marvel Feature (1971 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0124484001

Giant-size issue. 2nd appearance of the Defenders. Cover pencils by John Buscema and John Romita (alterations), inks by Frank Giacoia and John Romita (alterations). "Nightmare On Bald Mountain!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Sal Buscema; Dr. Strange, Hulk and Namor travel to Rutland, VT to stop a cult from releasing Dormammu into our dimension. "The Hidden World" featuring Betty Dean, Namora, and Princess Fen, script and art by Bill Everett. 52 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Feature (1971 1st Series) 2 VG/FN 5.0

Giant-size issue. 2nd appearance of the Defenders. Cover pencils by John Buscema and John Romita (alterations), inks by Frank Giacoia and John Romita (alterations). "Nightmare On Bald Mountain!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Sal Buscema; Dr. Strange, Hulk and Namor travel to Rutland, VT to stop a cult from releasing Dormammu into our dimension. "The Hidden World" featuring Betty Dean, Namora, and Princess Fen, script and art by Bill Everett. 52 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white

Label #0251055003

Origin of Warlock and Counter-Earth in "And Men Shall Call Him Warlock!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dan Adkins. This is the first appearance of Warlock, who was previously the character "Him" in Fantastic Four (see issues 66 and 67) and Thor (issues 165, 166) comics. High Evolutionary guest stars. Brief appearances by the Hulk and Thor. Kane/Adkins cover. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 1 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4323252003

Origin of Warlock and Counter-Earth in "And Men Shall Call Him Warlock!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dan Adkins. This is the first appearance of Warlock, who was previously the character "Him" in Fantastic Four (see issues 66 and 67) and Thor (issues 165, 166) comics. High Evolutionary guest stars. Brief appearances by the Hulk and Thor. Kane/Adkins cover. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 1 VG 4.0

Origin of Warlock and Counter-Earth in "And Men Shall Call Him Warlock!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dan Adkins. This is the first appearance of Warlock, who was previously the character "Him" in Fantastic Four (see issues 66 and 67) and Thor (issues 165, 166) comics. High Evolutionary guest stars. Brief appearances by the Hulk and Thor. Kane/Adkins cover. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 2 FR 1.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Spine split seal. Near complete spine split (partially sealed).

52-page giant. Origin and first appearance of Werewolf By Night. Cover pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Tom Palmer. First Night, script by Roy Thomas (plot); Jean Thomas (plot), and Gerry Conway (script), art by Mike Ploog; Jack learns of the family curse on his eighteenth birthday from his mother on her deathbead; Jack begins to believe that his step-father had his mother killed. House ad for Venus, art by Bill Everett. Where Gargoyles Dwell! starring Venus, script and art by Bill Everett. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 3 CBCS 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-3246A82-007

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First 20-cent cover price. Cover art by Mike Ploog. Werewolf By Night!, script by Gerry Conway, art by Mike Ploog; Andrea Timly captures Jack Russell and tries to get the location of the Darkhold from him. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 4 FN+ 6.5

Cover art by Mike Ploog. Island of the Damned!, script by Gerry Conway, art by Mike Ploog; Jack Russell travels to an island while searching for the Darkhold; While there he is turned into stone. Continued in Werewolf By Night #1. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 4 CBCS 4.0

Paper: White

Label #22-069BD64-029

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Cover art by Mike Ploog. Island of the Damned!, script by Gerry Conway, art by Mike Ploog; Jack Russell travels to an island while searching for the Darkhold; While there he is turned into stone. Continued in Werewolf By Night #1. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 5 VG/FN 5.0

Water damage.

Origin and first appearance of the Ghost Rider. First appearance of Roxanne Simpson. Cover art by Mike Ploog. Origin of the Ghost Rider, script by Roy Thomas and Gary Friedrich, art by Mike Ploog; To save the life of his mentor and the man who has become like a father to him, Johnny Blaze makes a deal with the devil and is transformed into the spirit of vengeance, Ghost Rider. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 6 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #4339824004

Cover art by Mike Ploog. Angels From Hell, script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Mike Ploog, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Ghost Rider battles a gang of bikers called Satans Saints; after GR defeats them, their leader asks him to join the club; 2nd appearance of Ghost Rider (origin retold). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 6 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4089112008

Cover art by Mike Ploog. Angels From Hell, script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Mike Ploog, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Ghost Rider battles a gang of bikers called Satans Saints; after GR defeats them, their leader asks him to join the club; 2nd appearance of Ghost Rider (origin retold). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2133236008

Spider-Man and the Human Torch battle the Sandman in "Have Yourself a Sandman Little Christmas!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. Cameos by the rest of the Fantastic Four. Gil Kane/Frank Giacoia cover. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 1 FN 6.0

Spider-Man and the Human Torch battle the Sandman in "Have Yourself a Sandman Little Christmas!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. Cameos by the rest of the Fantastic Four. Gil Kane/Frank Giacoia cover. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4211739004

Spider-Man and the Human Torch (from the Fantastic Four) battle the Sandman, the Trapster, the Wizard, and Annihilus in "And Spidey Makes Four!" Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Jim Mooney. Gil Kane/John Romita Sr. cover. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 2 FN+ 6.5

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Spider-Man and the Human Torch (from the Fantastic Four) battle the Sandman, the Trapster, the Wizard, and Annihilus in "And Spidey Makes Four!" Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Jim Mooney. Gil Kane/John Romita Sr. cover. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 4 FN- 5.5

Spider-Man and the original X-Men battle Morbius the Living Vampire in "And Then, the X-Men." Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Steve Mitchell with Frank Giacoia and John Romita Sr. Lizard cameo. Kane/Giacoia cover. Cover price $0.20.