Auctions: comic books February 1978

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 177 VF- 7.5

"Goblin in the Middle" Part 2 of 5. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Ross Andru and Joe Sinnott. After saving Flash Thompson from a deadly fall, the wall-crawler takes a break (from his pursuit of the goblin) to visit his dear aunt in the hospital. Fortunately, Aunt May seems to be doing much better! Later that night the web-slinger hears about an underworld meeting taking place at the World Trade Center! The amazing one swings over to the twin towers ready to bust up Silvermane's party, but the Green Goblin gets there first! Is the goblin going to clash or collude with Silvermane? Either way it spells trouble for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Cameo appearances by Flash Thompson, Harry Osborn, Anna Watson, and Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameos by Norman Osborn and Gwen Stacy. (Note: Silvermane formerly appeared in Daredevil 123.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Batman (1940) 296 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4279412009

Cover pencils by Sal Amendola, inks by Al Milgrom. "The Sinister Straws of the Scarecrow," script by David Vern (as David V. Reed), pencils by Sal Amendola; Criminals are running scared because of the fear instilled by the Scarecrow; They turn over their stolen goods to the police; Batman steps in and battles Scarecrow. Letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson. Daily Planet Volume 77 Issue 45 Week of November 7, 1977 article by Bob Rozakis; Information on Showcase #97, World's Finest Comics #249, comics on sale the week of November 14th and Ask the Answer Man! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 191 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4408153009

"Four No More!" Written by Len Wein. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. Reed, Sue, Ben, and Johnny say their goodbyes to one another and depart the Baxter Building, but the former leader of the FF decides to stay behind and watch the (phony) SHIELD agents box up his scientific equipment. When Reed gets suspicious of their activity, the Plunderer makes his move! Upon seeing the emergency flare, the Thing, Human Torch, and Invisible Girl rush back to the Baxter Building! Are the Fantastic Four staying together after all? Cameo appearances by Agatha Harkness, Willie Lumpkin, Frankie Raye, and Thundra. Cover price $0.35.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 220 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition

Label #22-0F7594C-036

"Fury at 5000 Fathoms!" Guest-starring Doc Samson. Story by Len Wein and Roger Stern. Art by Sal Buscema and Ernie Chan. The Jade Giant battles pirates and meets a kindred soul far below the turbulent surface of the sea. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 151 CBCS 4.0 SS Gerry Conway

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition. Witnessed Signature: Gerry Conway on 8/26/2023.

Label #23-29F5D14-002

"The Unluckiest League of All!" Written by Gerry Conway, with art by Dick Dillin and Frank McLaughlin. Characters: Wonder Woman [Earth-1]; Hawkwoman [Shayera Thal] (as Hawkgirl); Black Canary; Elongated Man; Flash [Barry Allen]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Green Arrow [Earth-1]; Aquaman; Atom [Ray Palmer]; Superman [Earth-1]; Batman [Earth-1]; Red Tornado; Hawkman [Katar Hol] (all as the Justice League of America/JLA); The Racer; Strongman; The Crier; The Acrobat; Cyclone; The Shrinking Man; Water King; Jean Loring (flashback); Power Girl (flashback); Professor Amos Fortune (villain); Captain Comet (flashback). Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Orlando. Cover price $0.60.

Ms. Marvel (1977 1st Series) 14 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition

Label #22-0FD4DC5-027

Dave Cockrum and Terry Austin cover. Chris Claremont script. Carmine Infantino & Steve Leialoha art. "Fear Stalks Floor 40" Ms. Marvel vs. SteepleJack II. 1st app. of SteepleJack II Cover price $0.35.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 49 CBCS 7.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #21-279BDC8-025

"Seagate is a Lonely Place to Die!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Iron Fist and the Daughters of the Dragon. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Dan Green. Luke Cage returns to the prison where it all began, and comes face-to-face with the powerhouse known as Bushmaster. But, can even Power Man's diamond-hard fists and the power of the "Iron Fist" defeat the ultimate product of the experiments that gave Cage his powers? 32 pages. NOTE: This is last issue titled just Power Man. Cover price $0.35.