Auctions: comic books August 1978

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 183 VF- 7.5

"...And Where the Big Wheel Stops, Nobody Knows!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Ross Andru and Ernie Chan. The Rocket Racer's extortion plan falls apart when the man he's blackmailing turns to the Terrible Tinkerer for help! And thanks to the old man's tinkering...the Big Wheel (aka Jackson Wheele) is born! The next day when the Big Wheel locates the Rocket Racer and the web-slinger (already fighting one another), the three-way battle begins! After the not-so-titanic tussle is over, Mary Jane finds Peter and gives him her answer. Perhaps someday she will change her mind. Cameo appearances by the Tinkerer, Toy, and Flash Thompson. (Notes: Mary Jane further explains why she turned down Peter's marriage proposal in Spectacular Spider-Man 21. Peter's second proposal takes place in Amazing Spider-Man 290. The Rocket Racer returns in Spectacular Spider-Man 104.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 142 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #2123175014

Last 35-cent cover price. Cover by Jim Aparo. "Enigma of the Death-Ship," script by Bob Haney, art by Jim Aparo; Batman tries to uncover evidence to a drug kingpins identity in the log book of a sunken ship, but Aquaman inexplicably tries to prevent him from doing so. The Big Fall Hostess snack cakes ad with Superman. Profile on Roger McKenzie by Michael Catron. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Laff-A-Lympics (1978) 6 VF+ 8.5

Cover art by Scott Shaw! "The Discount of Monty Cristo!", script by Mark Evanier, pencils by Roman Arambula, inks by Scott Shaw; A magical credit card that grants the user preposterous discounts on purchases is the focus of villainous interest. Appearances by Yogi Bear; Scooby Doo; Mumbly; Snagglepuss; Mildew Wolf; Shaggy; Dynomutt; Captain Caveman; Boo Boo Bear; Huckleberry Hound; Wally Gator; Blue Falcon; Augie Doggie; Doggie Daddy; Quick Draw McGraw; Dinky Dalton; Hokey Wolf; Babu the Genie; Pixie & Dixie; Dread Baron; Dee Dee Skyes; Taffy Dare; Brenda Chance; The Creepleys; Orful Octopus; Hong Kong Phooey; Cindy Bear; Yakky Doodle Duck; Mr. Jinks; Grape Ape; Daisy Mayhem; Fondoo the Magician; Dirty Dalton; and Dastardly Dalton. "The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera: Cartoon Roots" article by Art Scott; Background/history on Hanna Barbera characters: Mildew Wolf, Daisy Mayhem, Quick Draw McGraw, Super Snooper, Blabber Mouse, Augie Doggie and Doggie Daddy. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 112 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4664106009

"Magneto Triumphant!" Part 2 of 3. Cover by George Perez and Bob Layton. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. High above the Earth, the X-Men fight for their lives against Magneto! Can even the power of the Phoenix hope to defeat one of the most powerful mutants alive? NOTE: 1st appearance of Asteroid M. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

What If (1977 1st Series) 10 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #2092180010

Cover art by John Buscema. What if Jane Foster had Found -- the Hammer of Thor?, script by Don Glut, pencils by Rick Hoberg, inks by Dave Hunt; Jane Foster finds the Hammer instead of Don Blake and becomes "Thordis." Hostess Fruit Pie ad with Spider-Man, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

What If (1977 1st Series) 10 VF/NM 9.0

Cover art by John Buscema. What if Jane Foster had Found -- the Hammer of Thor?, script by Don Glut, pencils by Rick Hoberg, inks by Dave Hunt; Jane Foster finds the Hammer instead of Don Blake and becomes "Thordis." Hostess Fruit Pie ad with Spider-Man, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

What If (1977 1st Series) 10 CGC 3.5

Paper: White

Label #4224236016

Cover art by John Buscema. What if Jane Foster had Found -- the Hammer of Thor?, script by Don Glut, pencils by Rick Hoberg, inks by Dave Hunt; Jane Foster finds the Hammer instead of Don Blake and becomes "Thordis." Hostess Fruit Pie ad with Spider-Man, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.60.