Auctions: comic books October 1977

Batman (1940) 292 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #2123175001

Cover art by Jim Aparo. The second installment of the "Who Killed Batman?" storyline: "Where Were You on the Night Batman Was Killed?: The Testimony of the Riddler!", script by David Vern (as David V. Reed), pencils by John Calnan, inks by Tex Blaisdell; It is the Riddler's turn to provide testimony in the murder of the Batman, but the prosecutor Two-Face finds the flaw in the Riddler's testimony, and he is also dismissed. Hostess snack cakes ad with Wonder Woman. Letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson. Daily Planet Volume 77 Issue 27 Week of July 4, 1977; Information on Teen Titans #50, Sgt. Rock Annual #2, comics on sale the week of July 11th and Lola Barnett's Comicsworld. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 16 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #3922129009

"Big City Crypt." Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Mike Royer. Zuras, immortal ruler of the Eternals, attempts to quell the rage of the Cosmic Hulk. However, the Eternals will soon learn that another far greater threat is about to arise... Cover price $0.30.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) Annual 1 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #3919341010

"The Time Killers." Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Mike Royer. Only Thena, Karkas, and the Reject stand between humanity and a horde of assassins out of time. It's three against many in this double-sized action packed spectacular. Cover price $0.50.

Ms. Marvel (1977 1st Series) 10 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2036858013

Last 30-cent issue. Cover pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Tom Palmer. Cry Murder -- Cry Modok!, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finished art), inks by Tom Palmer; Ms. Marvel takes on Modok and Deathbird but both end up eluding her grasp. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Showcase (1956-1978) 95 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4632047016

Cover by Jim Aparo. "The Origin of Celsius," script by Paul Kupperberg, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; General Immortus tortures Celsius to find out the secret of immortality serum that flows in her--a wedding day gift from her husband, Niles Caulder. Hostess Twinkies ad with Wonder Woman. Brief bios of Paul Kupperberg and Joe Staton. Publishorial by Jenette Kahn. DC Profiles #19, Julius Schwartz. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 4 VF+ 8.5 1st Printing

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. A New Hope: Part 4 of 6. "In Battle with Darth Vader!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha. While Luke, Han, Leia, and the rest try desperately to escape the confines of the Death Star, Ben Kenobi stands face-to-face with the deadliest Sith Lord the Dark Side has ever produced, Darth Vader! As the two bitter enemies duel to a stalemate with lightsabres, the old jedi soon realizes that for Luke, and the galaxy for that matter, to go on, he may have to make the ultimate sacrifice. Cover price $0.30.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 4 FN 6.0 1st Printing

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. A New Hope: Part 4 of 6. "In Battle with Darth Vader!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha. While Luke, Han, Leia, and the rest try desperately to escape the confines of the Death Star, Ben Kenobi stands face-to-face with the deadliest Sith Lord the Dark Side has ever produced, Darth Vader! As the two bitter enemies duel to a stalemate with lightsabres, the old jedi soon realizes that for Luke, and the galaxy for that matter, to go on, he may have to make the ultimate sacrifice. Cover price $0.30.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) Annual 6 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2092180009

The Korvac Saga: Prologue - The Guardians of the Galaxy guest star in "Thunder in the 31st Century!" Script by Roger Stern, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Klaus Janson. Doctor Strange cameo. John Buscema/Joe Sinnott cover. Cover price $0.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 107 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4641462008

"Where No X-Man has Gone Before!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring the Starjammers (1st full appearance). Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Dan Green. Story continued from Uncanny X-Men #105. Thanks to the awesome power of Phoenix, the X-Men have arrived on the far side of the universe. However things go from bad to worse when they are greeted by a small army of super-beings under the thrall of a sadistic madman. NOTE: 1st appearance of the Starjammers - Raza and Hepzibah - and the Shi'ar Imperial Guard. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.30.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 107 FN- 5.5

"Where No X-Man has Gone Before!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring the Starjammers (1st full appearance). Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Dan Green. Story continued from Uncanny X-Men #105. Thanks to the awesome power of Phoenix, the X-Men have arrived on the far side of the universe. However things go from bad to worse when they are greeted by a small army of super-beings under the thrall of a sadistic madman. NOTE: 1st appearance of the Starjammers - Raza and Hepzibah - and the Shi'ar Imperial Guard. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.30.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 107 VG/FN 5.0

"Where No X-Man has Gone Before!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring the Starjammers (1st full appearance). Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Dan Green. Story continued from Uncanny X-Men #105. Thanks to the awesome power of Phoenix, the X-Men have arrived on the far side of the universe. However things go from bad to worse when they are greeted by a small army of super-beings under the thrall of a sadistic madman. NOTE: 1st appearance of the Starjammers - Raza and Hepzibah - and the Shi'ar Imperial Guard. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.30.