Auctions: comic books in 'Canadian Price Variant'

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 36 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Canadian Price Variant.

Label #4644511014

Canadian edition. "Labor Pains!" Guest-starring Doctor Strange and the Avengers. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by David Ross and Gerry Talaoc. Cover by Mike Mignola and Al Milgrom. Shaman uses all the mystical power at his disposal to try an help Snowbird, but even his considerable talents may not ne enough. Enter: the Sorcerer Supreme! Meanwhile, a stranger infiltrates Avenger's Mansion seeking the Scion of Atlantis. But is he there as friend or foe. NOTE: See Avengers (Vol. 1) #270 for Namor and the Avenger's side of the story. Cover price $0.95.

Legends (1986 DC) Canadian Price Variant 1 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Canadian Price Variant.

Label #4297998002

Canadian edition. Darkseid once again reigns supreme on Apokolips, but the legendary super-heroes of Earth remain a thorn in his side. Thus, he begins Operation Humiliation. Firestorm battles Brimstone, Flash takes on Deadshot, and Captain Marvel (in his first post-Crisis appearance) fights Macro-Man. Legends is designed to kick off three new ongoing series (The Flash, Suicide Squad, and The Justice League) and a mini series (Shazam: A New Beginning). Plotted by John Ostrander and scripted by Lein Wein, with pencils by John Byrne and inks by Karl Kesel. Cover price $1.00.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 141 VG/FN 5.0

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "Blind Justice!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man, the Black Widow, and Daredevil. Plot by Tom DeFalco. Script by Jim Owsley. Art by Greg LaRocque (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Art Adams and Mike Mignola. Spider-Man is missing! What has happened to the spectacular one? Regardless, Daredevil and the Black Widow must keep working on the pawnbroker murder case in order to prevent an innocent man from going up the river! The Man Without Fear and Natasha just about have the case solved, when the web-slinger suddenly reappears...in a brand new costume! They'll be glad to have Spidey's help to finish this caper...or will they? Daredevil's deal with the Kingpin may not go over too well with your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Cameo appearances by the Kingpin, the Arranger, and Dr. Curt Connors. (Notes: Spider-Man's new costume debuted this month in Amazing Spider-Man 252, Spectacular Spider-Man 90, and this issue. The letters page includes a letter from Marvel creator Stan Lee.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Masters of the Universe (1982 DC) Canadian Price Variant 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Canadian Price Variant.

Label #4225575010

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. 'To Tempt the Gods!' Written by Paul Kupperberg. Art by George Tuska and Alfredo Alcala. Cover by George Tuska and Dick Giordano. He-Man…Battle-Cat…Man-At-Arms…Teela…Stratos… They are among the mightiest heroes on a world where science and magic meld to form a realm undreamed of. They fight a never-ending battle against the dark warlock Skeletor and his vicious horde of mutants and sorcerers. They fight for the power of Castle Grayskull, an ancient citadel that stands at the apex of time and space. For who should ever hold the power will truly be the Masters of the Universe! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 90 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

75¢ Canadian Price Variant.

Label #25-337BB72-002

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "Where, Oh Where Has My Spider-Man Gone?" Script and Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. The Spectacular Spider-Man is missing! Where is he? The Black Cat is looking everywhere! She checks with everyone including Mrs. Muggins, Captain DeWolff, J. Jonah Jameson, Aunt May, and the Avengers! When the web-slinger finally reappears on the final page, he's wearing his new black costume! Cameo appearances by the Vision and the Scarlet Witch. (Notes: Spider-Man's new costume debuted this month in Amazing Spider-Man 252, Marvel Team-Up 141, and this issue. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 351,448; average paid circulation 172,290.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) Canadian Price Variant 68 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Canadian Price Variant.

Label #4351100009

Canadian Edition with 75¢ variant cover price. Origin of Boba Fett. "The Search Begins" Written by David Michelinie. Cover by Gene Day. Art by Gene Day/Tom Palmer. Cover price $0.75.

True Crime Comics (Canadian 1947 Alval) 9 CGC 5.5

Paper: Light tan to off white

Canadian Edition

Label #4111138001

1947 Canadian Reprint. Cover by Jack Cole. Art by Jack Cole and Alex Toth. Reuses cover of True Crime Comics (1947 Magazine Village) #1. Parts of this issue are reprints from True Crime Comics (1947 Magazine Village) #1, but with artwork by Wally Wood removed. Full color. 36 pages. 7" x 10". Cover price $0.10.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) Canadian Price Variant 2 VG+ 4.5

Canadian Edition - blank inside front and back covers. Reprints: X-Men 1, Avengers 1, Strange Tales 115 (Doctor Strange origin), and Hulk 3; Jack Kirby and 72-page giant. All reprints. "X-Men" (script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman from Uncanny X-Men 1); the Hulk stars in "The Ringmaster" (scripts by Lee, pencils by Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers from Hulk 3); "The Origin of Dr. Strange" (script by Lee, art by Steve Ditko from Strange Tales 115); "The Coming of the Avengers" (script by Lee, pencils by Kirby, inks by Ayers from Avengers 1); and a monster story, "A Monster Among Us" (script by Lee, art by Ditko from Amazing Adult Fantasy 8). Cover price $0.25.

Punisher (1986 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 2 GD/VG 3.0

Water spotting.

Canadian Edition with $.95 cover price - "Back to War!" Story by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Cover by Mike Zeck and Phil Zemelman. NOTE: War Journal Entry: #1053. Out of jail, thanks to The Trust, the Punisher sets out to take out the biggest criminal of them all – the Kingpin. Cover price $0.95.

Punisher (1986 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 3 FN/VF 7.0

Canadian Edition with $.95 cover price - "Slaughterday!" Story by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Cover by Mike Zeck and Phil Zemelman. Punishers are taking out mob bosses! Only one catch, none of them are Frank Castle. Who is behind this coup? Plus, will Frank join The Trust? Cover price $0.95.

Punisher (1986 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 5 VG+ 4.5

Water spotting.

Canadian Edition with $.95 cover price"Final Solution: Part 2!" Story by Steven Grant and Jo Duffy. Art by Mike Vos and John Beatty. Cover by Mike Zeck and Phil Zemelman. The final chapter to the Punishers return to his war on crime concludes. Cover price $0.95.