Auctions: comic books March 1970

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 123 VF- 7.5

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Sinnott. "Suprema, the Deadliest of the Species!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Sinnott; Suprema and Scarbo want to take over the underworld; Nick Fury and Captain America practice fighting maneuvers and discuss Sharon Carter; Suprema and her minions plan to take over SHIELD, but have trouble defeating Captain America; Cap drives to SHIELD headquarters and frees Fury and his men from Suprema by using devices inside the truck hes driving. Cameos by J. Jonah Jameson (from Spider-Man) and Tony Stark (Iron Man). 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 62 VF+ 8.5

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Syd Shores. Quoth the Nighthawk, "Nevermore!" starring Daredevil, Nighthawk (Origin), Foggy Nelson, Karen Page, Jo-Jo, and Weepin' Willie, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Syd Shores; Daredevil is upstaged by the new hero in town who is only in the game for the glory; cameo flashback with Captain America, Namor, the Sub-Mariner, and Grand Master. The letters page contains a statement of ownership--average print run 418,160; average paid circulation 245,422. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 96 FN+ 6.5

"The Mad Thinker and His Androids of Death!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Jack Kirby, Joe Sinnott, and Marie Severin (backgrounds). A quiet afternoon at the Baxter Building is interrupted by a surprise attack against Ben Grimm…by the Human Torch! Oh my, why has Johnny Storm ambushed his long-time friend? But hold on, is that really the FF's youngest member or a well-constructed android look-a-like? Using his trademark exact calculations, the Mad Thinker sends his replica androids to capture the Fantastic Four! And with textbook precision the thinker's sinister plan rolls towards completion! However, the FF's familiar foe may have once again miscalculated the human element! Giving Mister Fantastic an opportunity to outthink the thinker! (Note: The Mad Thinker returns in Fantastic Four 100.) 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 97 FN+ 6.5

"The Monster from the Lost Lagoon!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Jack Kirby and John Verpoorten. At the request of the U.S. Navy, the Fantastic Four investigate mysterious disappearances of ships off the Florida coast! A local legend says that a sea creature patrols the waters wreaking havoc! Could that be true? With help from a skilled aquarium worker, Reed, Ben, and Johnny explore the deep waters of the lagoon! But near the floor of the lagoon, the aquarium worker turns traitor! And then turns into the Monster from the Lost Lagoon! What a revoltin' development! After Mister Fantastic and the Human Torch succumb to the crushing water pressure, the ever-lovin' Thing tackles the monster one-on-one! Can Ben Grimm maneuver past the monster and solve the mystery of the lost lagoon? Cameo appearance by Franklin. (Notes: The Monster from the Lost Lagoon encounters the FF again in Fantastic Four 124. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 546,820; average paid circulation 340,363.) 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 23 FN- 5.5

"The Man Who Killed Tony Stark!" Story by Archie Goodwin. Art by George Tuska and Joe Gaudioso. In his quest for vengeance, Iron Man wrecks the cargo ship that smuggled the Titanium Man into the United States. Meanwhile, a new villain called the Mercenary along with Janice Cord's former lawyer, Vincent Sandhurst, plots to ambush and kill Tony Stark. Both bad guys track Tony to his weekend lodge in the Adirondacks Mountains, but they end up encountering Iron Man instead! 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 14 VG- 3.5

Cover detached at one staple.

"The Surfer and the Spider!" Guest-starring Spider-Man. Captain America cameo. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. A misunderstanding sets the Amazing Spider-Man against the awesome power of the Silver Surfer. Letters to the editor from comic writers Doug Moench and Alan Brennert. Cover price $0.15.

Skull Comics (1970 Rip Off Press/Last Gasp) #1, 1st Printing VG+ 4.5

Water spotting.

1st printing. Stories and Art by Greg Irons, Dave Sheridan, Jack Jackson, Fred Schrier, and Rory Hayes. Classic Underground Horror/Humor comic inspired by classic EC Comic Tales. 7-in. x 10 1/4-in., 36 pages, B&W, MATURE READERS NOTE: Printing Very Difficult to determine. 1st and 2nd Printings have a printing defect on Story Page 7 of the story "The Answer" (pg15) in which the word "Decadence" is partially covered. This is Corrected in the 3rd Printings. Further, 1st Printings are slightly taller than 2nd printings, and the art on issue pages 20-29 is tilted due to incorrect printing alignment of 1st Printings. Cover price $0.50.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 23 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white

Label #0223901015

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Mike Esposito. First appearance of Orka in "The Coming of Orka," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Johnny Craig; Returning to his undersea realm, Namor comes across a large herd of killer whales, led by the monstrous Orka, and takes him on; Namor is defeated by Orka, but follows him and discovers that Dr. Dorcas and Krang are actually behind Orka's powers, and are planning an attack on Atlantis; Namor gains the upper hand by threatening Krang's life which prompts Orka to turn against Dorcas; However, Namor's plan comes undone and he's taken down hard by Orka; Following Krang's orders, Orka puts a stun-collar and chains on the Sub-Mariner; Krang then announces an intention of marching into Atlantis with an enslaved Namor. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 174 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Bill Everett. "The Carnage of the Crypto Man!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Bill Everett; Someone or something is out to steal Thors strength, and the God of Thunder isnt having it; Thor versus the carnage of Crypto-Man! The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 446,828; average paid circulation 266,368. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.