Auctions: comic books in 'Hercules'

Champions (1975-1978 Marvel 1st Series) 4 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4526589022

"Murder at Malibu!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta. It's mutant skill and hellfire versus Olympian strength as the Champions' most powerful member, Hercules, turns against the group. Who could have done this to the scion of Zeus, and why? NOTE: Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Cupcake Caper." The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B # 57 (the Silver Surfer by Jack Kirby). Cover price $0.25.

Champions (1975-1978 Marvel 1st Series) 8 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4526589020

"Divide and Conquer!" Part 2 of 4. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Bob Hall and B. Patterson. Cover by Gil Kane. The Black Widow has been taken captive by the Soviets. The rest of the Champions set out to rescue their friend, but can even Hercules, Angel, Ice Man, and Ghost Rider stand against the power of the indomitable Titanium Man, the savage Griffin, the always dangerous Crimson Dynamo, and the mysterious Darkstar? Plus, what secret does the new Crimson Dynamo reveal, and what does it have to do with Natasha's partner, Ivan Petrovitch? Meanwhile, Ghost Rider races against the clock to save the life of...an enemy?! Cover price $0.30.

Champions (1975-1978 Marvel 1st Series) 9 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4526589021

"The Battle of Los Angeles!" Part 3 of 4. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Bob Hall and Bob Layton. Cover by Gil Kane. The Champions go public, but the festivities are cut short by the sudden and brutal attack of the new Crimson Dynamo, Griffin, and the always dangerous Titanium Man! Cover price $0.30.

Champions (1975-1978 Marvel 1st Series) 11 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4526589017

"The Shadow from the Stars!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Hawkeye, Goliath (Bill Foster), Darkstar, and Two-Gun Kid. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Bob Hall and B. Patterson. Cover by Gil Kane and Bob Layton. When the Champions' air-cruiser careens out of control only the power of Goliath can save them. Meanwhile in the Arizona desert, Ghost Rider, ex-Avenger Hawkeye, and the Wild West hero, the Two-Gun Kid, discover an impending danger that they'll need the Champions alive to help them stop. Cover price $0.30.

Champions (1975-1978 Marvel 1st Series) 12 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4526589018

"Did Someone Say the Stranger?!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Goliath (Bill Foster) and Darkstar. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by John Byrne and Bob Layton. Cover by John Byrne. Goliath is doing all he can to keep the armored Stilt Man from getting his hands on a box that contains unimaginable power. Luckily for him, the Champions have just arrived on the scene. However, things go from bad to worse when the enigmatic Stranger appears with tidings of doom! NOTE: Goliath and Stilt Man's battle is a carry over from the pages of Black Goliath (1976) #4 - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.30.

Champions (1975-1978 Marvel 1st Series) 13 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4526589019

"The Doom that went on Forever!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Goliath (Bill Foster) and Darkstar. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by John Byrne and Bob Layton. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Al Milgrom. While Hercules, Angel, Black Widow, and Ghost Rider fight for their lives against the Possessor, an immortal Elder of the Universe (last seen battling Thor and Hercules in Thor (1962-1996 1st Series) #235), and his demon hordes, Ice Man, Darkstar, Goliath, and the enigmatic Strange use all their strength and courage to save the universe from total destruction. Cover price $0.30.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 124 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. First appearance of Atlas in "The Grandeur and the Glory!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor learns of a "demon" terrorizing the jungles of Asia; Donald Blake reveals his secret to Jane, infuriating Odin; And, Zeus dispatches Hercules to Earth to deal with the native turned "Demon." Tale of Asgard: "Closer Comes the Swarm!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; While the Asgardians are licking their wounds after a battle with a dragon, Queen Ula sends out the Flying Trolls of Thryheim to finish them off. Appearances by Balder, Hogun, Fandral, and Volstagg. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 125 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3982498008

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "When Meet the Immortals!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor grapples with "The Demon" to recover the Norn Stone, while Hercules blunders about the world of Man, crossing paths with Jane Foster. Marvel Bullpen Bulletins. Tale of Asgard: "The Queen Commands," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor's plans for a peaceful parlay with the Flying Trolls is dashed when Loki unleashes a poison gas on them! Ad for Hulk Sweat Shirt, Spider-Man Pin-Up, Super-Hero Stationery Kit, and Thor T-Shirt. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 129 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s)

Label #4119404004

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. 1st appearance of Ares in Marvel Universe in "The Verdict of Zeus!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor resolves to give up his immortality to be with Jane Foster, however it is The Day of Three Worlds, and he must honor an ancient prophecy before he can appeal to Odin; Meanwhile, Hercules desperately searches for anyone who will fight in his name and hopefully prevent his eternal damnation. Appearances by Zeus, Jane Foster, Pluto, and Balder. Tale of Asgard: "The Hordes of Harokin!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor and companions set out to get the Warlock's Eye that Harokin has seized. Appearances by Hogun, fandrall, and Volstagg. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 229 FN/VF 7.0

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Mike Esposito. "Where Darkness Dwells, Dwell I!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Chic Stone; Both Thor and Hercules have returned to Earth, but while Thor flies overhead, Hercules hears a cry for help; He rushes to it, only to see an old man attacked by a robber; Hercules chases him down, only to return just in time to see the old man kill himself; A police detective tells Thor and Hercules about how several people have gone insane lately and killed themselves; Hercules storms off by himself, but is captured by a mysterious shadowy figure; He later manages to barely return to Thor, only to collapse in front of him. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp #80 (Ghost Rider), and also an ad for Wolverine's debut in Incredible Hulk #181. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) Annual 1 GD/VG 3.0

1/2" Spine split.

72 page giant. First appearance of Hercules in "When Titans Clash!" Cover by Jack Kirby. Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. Loki appearance. This issue also includes a diagram of Asgard and Thor reprints: "Trapped by Loki, the God of Mischief" (from Journey Into Mystery 85); "The Mysterious Radio-Active Man" (JIM 93); "The Demon Duplicators" (JIM 95); and "The Mighty Thor Battles the Lava Man" (JIM 97). Kirby cover. 76 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) Annual 5 VF+ 8.5

Thor battles Hercules in "The War of the Gods!" Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Tony DeZuniga. Appearances by Odin, Loki, and Karnilla. Cameos by Hela, Heimdall, Balder, Sif, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, the Hulk, Captain America, the Black Panther, the Vision, and Iron Man. Jack Kirby/John Verpoorten cover. Cover price $0.50.