Auctions: comic books in 'Jungle/Primitive'

Jungle Action (1972 Marvel) 13 VF 8.0

The Black Panther stars in Panther's Rage part 8, "The God Killer, script by Don McGregor, pencils by Billy Graham, inks by Craig Russell; he Panther fights and defeats one of the once-thought mythical white gorillas; introduction of Chandra, Kono (introduction), Jakak (introduction) and Wenzori (introduction). Pin-ups: the Black Panther from Avengers 73 by Frank Giacoia/Sam Grainger, and Venomm by Graham. Marvel Value Stamp. Letter from editor and writer Ralph Macchio. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Ka-Zar (1970 1st Series) 1 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #4258654018

68-page squarebound giant. Reprints: "The Coming of Ka-Zar" (script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby; from Uncanny X-Men 10) and "The Mystery of the Midnight Stalker" (script by Lee, pencils by Gene Colan; from Daredevil 24). Also in this issue, a new Hercules story, "In His Footsteps, the Huntsman of Zeus" (script by Allyn Brodsky, pencils by Frank Springer, inks by Dick Ayers). Guest starring the Avengers. Story continues in Sub-Mariner 29.. New Marie Severin/John Verpoorten cover. Cover price $0.25.

Sheena (1984 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4034395008

Direct Edition. Comic adaptation of the 1984 movie starring Tanya Roberts and Ted Wass. In this issue, after her parents are killed in Africa, young Janet Ames is believed to be the golden girl child who will grow into the protector of the Zambuli and all their creatures and become Sheena of the jungle. Sheena learns the ways of the jungle as she grows up and faces a threat to her people and the land. Script by Cary Burkett and art by Gray Morrow. Cover price $0.75.

Sheena 3-D Special (1985) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4473936007

Stories by Morgan Thomas and S.M. 'Jerry' Iger. Art by Matt Baker, Llamuz, and Robert Hayward Webb, plus 3-D effects by Ray Zone and Tony Alderson. Cover by Dave Stevens. Sometimes listed as Blackthorne 3-D Series (1985) #1. The first issue of Blackthorne's long-running 3-D series, featuring Jerry Igers classic jungle princess, hero of pulps, comics, and the big and small screens. Absent from comics for almost three decades, this presents some of her 1950s adventures in 3-D format, including one by legendary good-girl artist Matt Baker. But the main draw for many fans will be the stunning cover by beloved artist (and Rocketeer creator) Dave Stevens. Also featuring an introduction by creator Jerry Iger, a Snarzan the Ape spoof from Great Comics (1941) #1, and a Congo King story with art by legendary good-girl artist Matt Baker. Heroine in the Jungle; Sargasso of Lost Safaris; Snarzan the Ape in Mein Kemp Von Der Chungle; Congo King; Spoor of the Dancing Skeletons. 32 pages, B&W with 3-D effects. NOTE: Copy may or may not include 3-D glasses. Cover price $2.00.

Sheena 3-D Special (1985) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4380393003

Stories by Morgan Thomas and S.M. 'Jerry' Iger. Art by Matt Baker, Llamuz, and Robert Hayward Webb, plus 3-D effects by Ray Zone and Tony Alderson. Cover by Dave Stevens. Sometimes listed as Blackthorne 3-D Series (1985) #1. The first issue of Blackthorne's long-running 3-D series, featuring Jerry Igers classic jungle princess, hero of pulps, comics, and the big and small screens. Absent from comics for almost three decades, this presents some of her 1950s adventures in 3-D format, including one by legendary good-girl artist Matt Baker. But the main draw for many fans will be the stunning cover by beloved artist (and Rocketeer creator) Dave Stevens. Also featuring an introduction by creator Jerry Iger, a Snarzan the Ape spoof from Great Comics (1941) #1, and a Congo King story with art by legendary good-girl artist Matt Baker. Heroine in the Jungle; Sargasso of Lost Safaris; Snarzan the Ape in Mein Kemp Von Der Chungle; Congo King; Spoor of the Dancing Skeletons. 32 pages, B&W with 3-D effects. NOTE: Copy may or may not include 3-D glasses. Cover price $2.00.