Auctions: comic books April 1972

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 107 FN+ 6.5

"Spidey Smashes Through!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita and Frank Giacoia. It's the final confrontation between the Amazing Spider-Man and the spider slayer! Professor Smythe thinks he has all the bases covered, but the web-slinger has a plan -- to knock out both the spider slayer and its creator! And if Spider-Man emerges victorious, he'll have a few choice words for J. Jonah Jameson afterwards! What an awesome fight! In the meantime, Flash Thompson is in a troubled state of mind after returning from Vietnam. So hereaches out to Gwen Stacy for help. Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn and Randy Robertson. (Notes: Professor Smythe returns with his next spider slayer in Amazing Spider-Man 150. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #86.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Harlem Globetrotters (1972 Gold Key) 1 VG/FN 5.0

Number/month on cover: 90275-204/April. Stories by Don R. Christensen. Art and Cover by Dan Spiegle. Comic book adaptation of the Hanna-Barbera cartoon version of the real-life performing basketball team. In this issue: The Harlem Globetrotters are all at sea on the..."Bad News Cruise"! Plus: Globetrotters back-up story "The Monkey Marvels"! Characters in this issue: Meadowlark Lemon; Geese; Pab; Curly; BJ; Granny; Dribble (the dog). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 199 VG 4.0

Water damage.

48-page giant. Cover by Jeff Jones. "Tribunal of Fear," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Giordano; Diana encounters Jonny Double, a private detective who prods her into a fight (which she wins) to test her prowess, and then offers her a job; Double is currently employed by nightclub magnate Fellows Dill, the "dean of beautiful women"; A fanatic religious/moralist organization called The Tribunal is out to murder him for his embodiment of values with which they disagree. Editorial by O'Neil discussing the character of Wonder Woman. "Battle of the Mermen!", script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Wonder Girl and Renno battle sea-centaurs who have attacked the Mer-man world. Statement of ownership - average print run 302,500; average paid circulation 159,263. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.