Auctions: comic books August 1976

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 159 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4664105017

"Arm-in-Arm-in-Arm-in-Arm-in-Arm-in-Arm with Doctor Octopus!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Ross Andru and Frank Giacoia (with assists from John Romita). With his dear aunt's life in jeopardy, the wondrous wall-crawler remembers that the enemy of my enemy is my friend! And in a remarkable twist of fate, the Spectacular Spider-Man and Dr. Otto Octavius team up to take down Hammerhead! The unlikely duo traps Hammerhead inside one of his old nightclubs! And then the final fireworks begin! Spidey and Doc Ock battle Hammerhead to the fateful finish! Cameo appearances by the Tinkerer, Toy, Kingpin, Joe Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson, and the Spider-Mobile. Last 25¢ issue. (Notes: Doc Ock clashes with the web-slinger again in Amazing Spider-Man Annual 13. Hammerhead returns in Fantastic Four 233. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 136. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 159 VF 8.0

"Arm-in-Arm-in-Arm-in-Arm-in-Arm-in-Arm with Doctor Octopus!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Ross Andru and Frank Giacoia (with assists from John Romita). With his dear aunt's life in jeopardy, the wondrous wall-crawler remembers that the enemy of my enemy is my friend! And in a remarkable twist of fate, the Spectacular Spider-Man and Dr. Otto Octavius team up to take down Hammerhead! The unlikely duo traps Hammerhead inside one of his old nightclubs! And then the final fireworks begin! Spidey and Doc Ock battle Hammerhead to the fateful finish! Cameo appearances by the Tinkerer, Toy, Kingpin, Joe Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson, and the Spider-Mobile. Last 25¢ issue. (Notes: Doc Ock clashes with the web-slinger again in Amazing Spider-Man Annual 13. Hammerhead returns in Fantastic Four 233. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 136. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3974059005

"The Celestials!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. The gods are real and they live among us! Archeologist Doctor Damian and his daughter Margo, led by the enigmatic Ikaris, soon learn that they are not alone in this universe. But could the return of the space gods known as the Celestials possibly mean. Note: 1st appearance of Ajak and the Celestial Arishem the Judge. Cover price $0.25.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 19 FN 6.0

Last 25c cover-priced issue - Part 3 of 5 - "Resurrection!" Guest-Starring Daimon Hellstrom (Son of Satan) and Stunt Master. Story by Tony Isabella and Jim Shooter. Art by Frank Robbins and Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Can it be true?! Ghost Rider defeated and Johnny Blaze's soul forfeit? Plus, why has Stunt master betrayed Karen Page? The plot thickens in another macabre chapter of Ghost Rider! Story continues in Daredevil (1964-1998 1st Series) #138. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.25.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 90 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4632155005

"Those Who Worship Evil's Might." Green Lantern and Green Arrow rescue an alien escapee, but realize later that he is a criminal. Script by Denny O'Neil, art by Mike Grell. Cover by Grell. Cover price $0.30.