Auctions: comic books 1980-1989, graded by CGC

Solo Avengers (1987 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4427342021

"Here Comes Hawkeye" Part 1 of 5. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Mark Bright. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Mark Bright and Joe Rubinstein. Finally, the Avengers' ace archer in his own series! Hawkeye performs a benefit archery show at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, but his mentor from long ago plans to ruin the event! First appearance of Trick Shot. Cameo appearance by Wonder Man. Second story: "Listen to the Mockingbird" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Jim Lee. Inks by Al Williamson. Mockingbird tries to catch Hawkeye in his dressing room before his charity performance, but Clint is not there. However, Trick Shot's henchmen are, and they are looking for a fight! (Note: The letters page includes an essay from Mark Gruenwald detailing the plans for the Solo Avengers series.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Solo Avengers (1987 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4427342019

"Here Comes Hawkeye" Part 1 of 5. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Mark Bright. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Mark Bright and Joe Rubinstein. Finally, the Avengers' ace archer in his own series! Hawkeye performs a benefit archery show at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, but his mentor from long ago plans to ruin the event! First appearance of Trick Shot. Cameo appearance by Wonder Man. Second story: "Listen to the Mockingbird" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Jim Lee. Inks by Al Williamson. Mockingbird tries to catch Hawkeye in his dressing room before his charity performance, but Clint is not there. However, Trick Shot's henchmen are, and they are looking for a fight! (Note: The letters page includes an essay from Mark Gruenwald detailing the plans for the Solo Avengers series.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Solo Avengers (1987 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4427342020

"Here Comes Hawkeye" Part 1 of 5. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Mark Bright. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Mark Bright and Joe Rubinstein. Finally, the Avengers' ace archer in his own series! Hawkeye performs a benefit archery show at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, but his mentor from long ago plans to ruin the event! First appearance of Trick Shot. Cameo appearance by Wonder Man. Second story: "Listen to the Mockingbird" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Jim Lee. Inks by Al Williamson. Mockingbird tries to catch Hawkeye in his dressing room before his charity performance, but Clint is not there. However, Trick Shot's henchmen are, and they are looking for a fight! (Note: The letters page includes an essay from Mark Gruenwald detailing the plans for the Solo Avengers series.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Solo Avengers (1987 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4427342018

"Here Comes Hawkeye" Part 1 of 5. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Mark Bright. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Mark Bright and Joe Rubinstein. Finally, the Avengers' ace archer in his own series! Hawkeye performs a benefit archery show at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, but his mentor from long ago plans to ruin the event! First appearance of Trick Shot. Cameo appearance by Wonder Man. Second story: "Listen to the Mockingbird" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Jim Lee. Inks by Al Williamson. Mockingbird tries to catch Hawkeye in his dressing room before his charity performance, but Clint is not there. However, Trick Shot's henchmen are, and they are looking for a fight! (Note: The letters page includes an essay from Mark Gruenwald detailing the plans for the Solo Avengers series.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 64D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0164656030

Direct Edition. "Cloak and Dagger!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Ed Hannigan. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Al Milgrom. On a quiet night in Manhattan, the web-slinger is traveling across the city when he suddenly hears a desperate plea for help from a man running for his life! The frantic pharmacist is trying to escape from...Cloak and Dagger! The wall-crawler quickly engages the light-and-dark pair, but falls in battle to the duo's unusual powers. The next day Peter Parker picks up the investigation, and the trail of Cloak (aka Tyrone Johnson) and Dagger (aka Tandy Bowen) leads to Ellis Island! Is the Spectacular Spider-Man ready for round two with Cloak and Dagger? First appearance of Cloak and Dagger. (Notes: This issue includes a full-page ad/pin-up of Spider-Man fighting Dr. Octopus and promoting his four monthly titles. Bill Mantlo's script provides a nice history of Ellis Island. On page two Jim Mooney is erroneously listed as the inker. Al Milgrom is acknowledged as the correct inker in the letters page of issue 68. The back cover contains a Dungeons and Dragons ad with art by Bill Willingham. Cloak and Dagger appear next in Spectacular Spider-Man 69 and 70.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 90D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4390859004

Direct Edition. "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 $0.60.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 101D CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Significant scuff(s) inner well

Label #3820314001

Direct Edition. "Echoes" Script by Cary Burkett. Pencils by Juan Alacantara. Inks by Jack Abel. Cover by John Byrne. A new era begins for the Spectacular Spider-Man as the Black Cat has departed his life. However, the breakup with Felicia has left the web-slinger in a melancholy mood, so he visits the site of his greatest heartbreak...the Brooklyn Bridge. The events of Amazing Spider-Man 121 still haunt the wall-crawler, but life goes on...and so does crime in the big city. When Blacklash takes a hostage after bungling a burglary attempt, the spectacular one swings into action! Flashback cameos of Gwen Stacy and the Green Goblin. First 65¢ issue. (Note: The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 337,108; average paid circulation 180,498.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 158N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4294833020

Newsstand Edition. Acts of Vengeance crossover. 1st cosmic powered Spider-Man. "The Paste and the Power!" Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Sal Buscema. At the Empire State University physics laboratory, Peter Parker agrees to help Professor Lubisch with an experiment involving extra-dimensional energy transfer. According to the good professor, the experiment is harmless and nothing unexpected will happen. However, the energy transfer overloads the apparatus and flows incredible power into the Amazing Spider-Man! The web-slinger uses his new cosmic power to easily dispatch the Trapster, who had attacked him earlier in the day. Story continues in Web of Spider-Man 59. Cameo appearances by Doctor Doom, Kingpin, Magneto, and the Wizard. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends (1981) 1N CGC 9.8 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4427624014

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Al Milgrom. "The Triumph of the Green Goblin," script by Dennis Marks (Original Screenplay) and Tom DeFalco, pencils by Dan Spiegle, inks by Vincent Colletta; Green Goblin busts up a college costume party to steal his secret Goblin Formula. "The Hulk vs. the Phoomie Goonies" Hostess Fruit Pies ad. "Meet the Men of Marvel Productions" article; Information on Marvel Productons, includes photographs and some artwork. Based on the cartoon. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends (1981) 1N CGC 9.0 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Label #2064316003

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Al Milgrom. "The Triumph of the Green Goblin," script by Dennis Marks (Original Screenplay) and Tom DeFalco, pencils by Dan Spiegle, inks by Vincent Colletta; Green Goblin busts up a college costume party to steal his secret Goblin Formula. "The Hulk vs. the Phoomie Goonies" Hostess Fruit Pies ad. "Meet the Men of Marvel Productions" article; Information on Marvel Productons, includes photographs and some artwork. Based on the cartoon. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends (1981) Mark Jeweler 1MJ CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #0145923001

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Al Milgrom. "The Triumph of the Green Goblin," script by Dennis Marks (Original Screenplay) and Tom DeFalco, pencils by Dan Spiegle, inks by Vincent Colletta; Green Goblin busts up a college costume party to steal his secret Goblin Formula. "The Hulk vs. the Phoomie Goonies" Hostess Fruit Pies ad. "Meet the Men of Marvel Productions" article; Information on Marvel Productons, includes photographs and some artwork. Based on the cartoon. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Spider-Man vs. Wolverine (1987 Marvel) 1st Edition 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4431690008

1st Printing. Direct Edition. "High Tide!" Giant-sized issue. Script by Jim Owsley. Pencils by Mark Bright. Inks by Al Williamson. Cover by Mark Bright. Plot continues from Amazing Spider-Man 288. Ned Leeds is chasing the story of his career! The Daily Bugle's ace reporter uncovers evidence that a notorious cold war spy has resurfaced in divided Germany! After convincing Jonah to spring for the trip, Ned and Peter Parker fly to West Berlin to start their investigation! The infamous KGB operative (aka Charlemagne) is a long-time friend and associate of Wolverine! And when Logan hears that she's back in business, the Adamantium-laced X-Man likewise travels to Germany to find her! Sadly the Bugle-sponsored business trip turns tragic when Peter discovers Ned murdered in their hotel. Oh no, who killed Betty's husband? The Amazing Spider-Man invades East Berlin and teams up with Wolverine to unearth the truth! But the web-slinger's noble intentions lead him into a clandestine world of grisly violence and repulsive death! Is Wolverine going to help the wall-crawler cope with tragedy...or just add to his misery? An intense issue from start to finish! Story epilogues continues in Amazing Spider-Man #289 and Web of Spider-Man #29. 64 pages, FC.

NOTE:
o Featuring The death of Ned Leeds (aka the Hobgoblin).
o Cameo appearances by Aunt May and Mary Jane Watson.
o Flashback cameos by Storm and Havok.
o Ned Leeds first appeared way back in Amazing Spider-Man #18.
o In a poetic twist, Spider-Man and the Hobgoblin's final interaction with one another occurs as co-workers on a special investigation as opposed to adversaries in the skies over Manhattan.
o Through a classic series of panels, Peter and Mary Jane realize they are more than friends; and that leads into Peter's proposal in Amazing Spider-Man 290.
o Marvel revisited this tale in 2008 in the one-shot What If: Spider-Man vs. Wolverine.
o This issue was reprinted in 1990 in the Spider-Man vs. Wolverine graphic novel.

Cover price $2.50.

Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 35 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4438509021

Cover art by Steve Leialoha. Farewell to L. A.!, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Steve Leialoha (breakdowns) and Al Gordon (finished art), inks by Al Gordon; After fighting Angar and splitting with Scotty, Jessica decides to join Lindsay and move to San Francisco. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 39 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4438509019

"Death Stroke" Script by Chris Claremont. Art by Steve Leialoha (breakdowns) and Bob Wiacek (finishes). Cover by Steve Leialoha. When a friend of Jessica's is accused of murder, Spider-Woman springs into action to clear his name! But the newly-minted private investigator quickly runs afoul of a new super-villain and his ninja assassins! In a high-rise office building under construction, Spider-Woman duels with Deathstroke to save her friend's life! Cameo appearance by Morgan Le Fey. (Note: This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Fruit Pies featuring the Fantastic Four.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 40 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4438509018

Cover art by Steve Leialoha. Flying Tiger-- Kills!, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Steve Leialoha (breakdowns) and Bob Wiacek (finished art), inks by Bob Wiacek; Spider-Woman battles the Flying Tiger, who makes his intro. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 50D CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4427511015

Direct Edition. Photo cover. Lifeline, script by Ann Nocenti, pencils by Brian Postman, inks by Sam de la Rosa; Jessica disappears while showering and ends up in a constrictive harness; she's then led to a cell block holding friends and enemies. 48 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $0.60.

Star Brand (1986) Mark Jewelers 4MJ CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

"Mark Jewelers" Insert. Newsstand Edition

Label #4373905012

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Fight!" Story by Jim Shooter. Art by John Romita, Jr. And Al Williamson. It's Ken's first interaction with other paranormals, but they are not the friendly kind. When he barely survives the encounter he discovers that the strength of the Star Brand's power depends on his own confidence and will power. Cover price $0.75.

Star Trek (1984 1st Series DC) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4440220005

Kirk, Bones, Scotty, Uhura, Sulu and Saavik lead the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise in search of the Klingons in "The Wormhole Connection". Part 1 of 4, continued next issue. Script by Mike W. Barr, pencils by Tom Sutton, inks by Ricardo Villagran. Marv Wolfman edits. U.S.S. Gallant appears. In Trek continuity, series starts after the events of the film Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan. George Perez cover. Cover price $0.75.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 39N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4404880008

Newsstand Edition. The Empire Strikes Back: Part 1 of 6. "The Empire Strikes Back." Script by Archie Goodwin, art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Note: Part 1 of movie adaptation; based on the movie script; both Williamson and Garzon pencil and ink the art for this series. Cover by Williamson and Garzon. Cover price $0.50.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 40D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4306645019

Direct Edition. The Empire Strikes Back: Part 2 of 6. "Battleground Hoth!" Script by Archie Goodwin, art by Al Williamson, Carlos Garzon and Rick Veitch (walkers). Note: Part 2 of movie adaptation; based on the movie script; Williamson and Garzon both pencil and ink the art for this series. Cover by Williamson and Garzon. Cover price $0.50.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 40N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4404880004

Newsstand Edition. The Empire Strikes Back: Part 2 of 6. "Battleground Hoth!" Script by Archie Goodwin, art by Al Williamson, Carlos Garzon and Rick Veitch (walkers). Note: Part 2 of movie adaptation; based on the movie script; Williamson and Garzon both pencil and ink the art for this series. Cover by Williamson and Garzon. Cover price $0.50.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 42D CGC 9.6 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #3878860004

Direct Edition. The Empire Strikes Back: Part 4 of 6. And now...the bounty hunters! "To Be a Jedi!" Script by Archie Goodwin, art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Note: Part 4 of movie adaptation; based on the movie script; Williamson and Garzon both pencil and ink the art for this series. Plus: 5-page "Star Wars British Cover Gallery," featuring art by Carmine Infantino, Gene Day and Dan Green. Cover by Williamson and Garzon. Cover price $0.50.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 42N CGC 9.8 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4427624007

Newsstand Edition. The Empire Strikes Back: Part 4 of 6. And now...the bounty hunters! "To Be a Jedi!" Script by Archie Goodwin, art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Note: Part 4 of movie adaptation; based on the movie script; Williamson and Garzon both pencil and ink the art for this series. Plus: 5-page "Star Wars British Cover Gallery," featuring art by Carmine Infantino, Gene Day and Dan Green. Cover by Williamson and Garzon. Cover price $0.50.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 43D CGC 9.2 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Severe inner well scuff(s).

Label #3822873002

Direct Edition. The Empire Strikes Back: Part 5 of 6. "Betrayal at Bespin!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Archie Goodwin. Art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. After their narrow escape from the pursuing Empire Fleet, the crew of the Millennium Falcon sets down on the Cloud City of Bespin for repairs. Lando Calrissian, proprietor of the floating facility, is an old friend of Han's. But he is an old friend with some dark secrets. Meanwhile, Luke's training under the tutelage of the Jedi Master, Yoda, is cut short when the young padawan senses that his friends are in great danger. Against Yoda's better judgement Luke races to Cloud City and the stage is set for the greatest battle between the forces of good and evil. Includes 5 pin-ups by Terry Austin, Michael Golden, John Byrne, Marie Severin, and Frank Miller. Cover price $0.50.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 50D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Severe front/back scuff(s).

Label #3869993023

Direct Edition. A super-sized Star Wars saga! Giant 50th collectors' issue! Cover pencils by Walt Simonson, painted art by Tom Palmer. "The Crimson Forever!", script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Al Williamson (pages 1-35) and Walt Simonson (pages 37-47), inks by Al Williamson (pages 1-15), Tom Palmer (pages 16-35), Rick Bryant (pages 37-39, 42, 46, uncredited), Dave Simons (pages 40-41, 43-44, uncredited), and Walt Simonson (page 47); What is the Crimson Fever and why is it so deadly that it forces Luke and the others to stop their pursuit of the captured Han in order to stop it? 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 69N.A CGC 8.0 Day Lakeside Tattooz Insert Variant

Paper: White

"Tattooz" Insert Included. Newsstand Edition

Label #4424959011

Newsstand Edition. Lakeside Tattooz Insert Variant (unopened inserts may or may not have the sample tattoo inside). While there is no definitive information about the Lakeside Tattooz inserts, they are known to occur over several different Marvel issues printed in March 1983. Unlike Amazing Spider-Man #238 and FF #252 where the insert was present in every copy, it appears only a limited amount of copies of this issue received the Lakeside insert (regional distribution?). Also, some of the inserts, although never opened, exist without the free tattoo sample inside. "Death in the City of Bone!", script by David Michelinie, pencils by Gene Day, inks by Tom Palmer; Can Leia and C-3PO escape Imperial capture after the betrayal of the bounty hunter Dengar? 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 94 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4433288005

Han, Luke, Leia, Chewie, Lando, C-3PO and R2-D2 are up to their ears in Ewoks and trouble when war breaks out between the Ewoks and Lahsbees! "Small Wars" is written by Jo Duffy, with art by Cynthia Martin and Tom Palmer. Cover by Cynthia Martin. Cover price $0.65.

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

Paper: White

Canadian Price Variant

Label #4395115012

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.

Star Wars Return of the Jedi (1983 Movie) 1A.D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4408082004

Direct Edition. Cover and splash page by Bill Sienkiewicz. 'Chapter One: In The Hands Of Jabba The Hutt!', script by Archie Goodwin, art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon; Darth Vader checks on the status of the second Death Star while The Rebels attempt to rescue Han Solo From Jabba The Hutt. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Starslayer (1982 Pacific/First) 2 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3995034008

First appearance of the Rocketeer. Torin finds himself transported from 43 A.D. to the 22nd year of the new millennium. Why is he there? The galaxy is in danger and in need of his help in finding some lost amulets which contain great sources of power in an untitled story. Script and art by Mike Grell. Issue also has the Rocketeer with script and art by Dave Stevens. Cover price $1.00.

Strange Tales (1987 2nd Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4379785006

Strange Tales is a double feature series starring the Master of the Mystic Arts, Doctor Strange, and the original runaways, Cloak & Dagger. "Daddy!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Brett Blevins. Cloak and Dagger arrive in India and come across a cult who worships the power of light. But there's more to them then meets the eye, and things get complicated when Dagger's estranged father appears to be the leader of the cult. "And have not Charity!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Peter Gillis. Art by Chris Warner and Randy Emberlin. Doctor Strange struggles with his love for the sorceress Clea and his duty as the Sorcerer Supreme. Meanwhile, a dark force asserts itself on the mortal plane. Cover price $0.75.

Suicide Squad (1987 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4384741003

Direct Edition. Cover art by Howard Chaykin. Trial by Blood, script by John Ostrander, pencils by Luke McDonnell, inks by Karl Kesel; Amanda Waller organizes a mission to take down the Jihad before they can attack the U.S. Bob Greenberger talks about how this series was developed. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Superman Family (1974) 216 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3864450016

Cover pencils by Bob Oksner, inks by Dick Giordano. Victory Is Only 5,000 Centuries Away! starring Supergirl, script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Win Mortimer, inks by Vince Colletta. Who's Superman?--Mr & Mrs Superman, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Frank Chiaramonte. Santa's Super-Assistant--Misadventures of Superbaby, script by Bob Rozakis and Laurie Rozakis, pencils by John Calnan, inks by Dave Hunt. Reporters Are Not Born... starring Lois Lane, script by Tamsyn O'Flynn, pencils by Bob Oksner, inks by Vince Colletta. The Comic Strip Avenger starring Jimmy Olsen, script by Paul Kupperberg, pencils by Jose Delbo, inks by Joe Giella. 52 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Swamp Thing (1982 2nd Series) 37 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4216016021

"Growth Patterns!" Written by Alan Moore, with art by Rick Veitch and John Totleben. Cover by Stephen Bissette and Totleben. New "Growth Patterns" and other strange abilities emerge in Swamp Thing as he fights for survival. NOTE: 1st appearance of John Constantine, Hellblazer. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Tales of GI Joe (1988) 1N CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4418459004

Newsstand Edition. Featuring material original presented in GI Joe (1982 Marvel) #1 - "Operation: Lady Doomsday!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe and Bob McLeod. Re-presenting the saga of America's greatest heroes! G.I. Joe - the ultimate weapon of democracy! Featuring a 2-page diagram of "The Pit," the G.I. Joe Command Center. Plus, "Hot Potato!" Written by Hama. Art by Don Perlin and Jack Abel. 48 pages, FC. Cover price $2.25.

Tales of the New Teen Titans (1982) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4440175003

Victor Stone tells the other Titans about his past, relating his animosity towards his father, running with the wrong crowd, and the events that turned him into "Cyborg." 25-page tale. Appearances by Robin, Wonder Girl, Kid Flash, Starfire, Changeling, Raven. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by George Perez, embellishes by Brett Breeding. Cyborg pin-up by Perez. Cover by Perez. Cover price $0.60.

Team America (1982) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4420541013

Cover pencils by Frank Miller and Bob Layton, inks by Bob Layton. The Origin of Team America, script by Jim Shooter and Ed Hannigan, pencils by Mike Vosburg, inks by Vince Colletta. See Captain America # 269 for 1st appearance. Featuring Wolf, Honcho, & R U Reddy vs Hydra. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Team America (1982) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4420541012

Cover pencils by Frank Miller and Bob Layton, inks by Bob Layton. The Origin of Team America, script by Jim Shooter and Ed Hannigan, pencils by Mike Vosburg, inks by Vince Colletta. See Captain America # 269 for 1st appearance. Featuring Wolf, Honcho, & R U Reddy vs Hydra. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 2 CGC 9.2 Eastman Variant 1st Printing

Paper: Off white

Label #4428320015

First printing. According to Overstreet, this issue has two additional printings, which can be identified as such on the inside cover. Counterfeit copies also exist for this issue, which have a glossy cover stock. The original series that introduced the Turtles to the world. Scientist Baxter Stockman uses his invention, the robot Mousers, for crime. When his assistant confronts him, he sends his robots to attack her – and thats how the Turtles meet April O'Neil. Story, art and cover by Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird. Black and white. Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 2REP.2ND CGC 9.2 Eastman Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #4428320012

SECOND PRINTING Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 3A CGC 7.0 Eastman 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4428320011

First printing. According to Overstreet, this issue has one additional printing, which can be identified as such on the inside cover. Also, do not confuse this issue with the variant cover, which has "Laird's Photo" in white rather than in light blue. The original series that introduced the Turtles to the world. When Master Splinter is kidnapped, the Turtles must ask their new ally April O'Neil for help to find him. Story, art and cover by Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird. Black and white; 44 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 4 CGC 8.5 Eastman Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4428320010

First printing. According to Overstreet, this issue has one additional printing, which can be identified as such on the inside cover. The original series that introduced the Turtles to the world. Searching for Splinter, the Turtles encounter the alien androids known as the Utroms. Story, art and cover by Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird. Final issue in magazine format; series continues in comic format as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1985). Black and white; 40 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 4 CGC 8.0 Eastman Variant 1st Printing

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4428320009

First printing. According to Overstreet, this issue has one additional printing, which can be identified as such on the inside cover. The original series that introduced the Turtles to the world. Searching for Splinter, the Turtles encounter the alien androids known as the Utroms. Story, art and cover by Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird. Final issue in magazine format; series continues in comic format as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1985). Black and white; 40 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures (1988) 1 CGC 9.0 Direct Variant

Paper: Off white

Label #4420619002

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures (1988) Canadian Edition 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Canadian Price Variant

Label #4366433023

Canadian edition with $1.25 cover price (U.S. is $1). Cover price $1.25.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 310 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4420419006

Cover by Keith Pollard. "The Maelstrom to Mephisto," script by Doug Moench, pencils by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Gene Day (finished art), inks by Gene Day; Mephisto gets angry when he feels that Thor is taking an active role in turning people to the side of good so he travels to New York to personally turn people to the side of evil. "Wonders of Nature" Hostess snack cakes ad with the Fantastic Four. Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 337N CGC 9.6 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4328445012

Newsstand Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. Beta Ray Bill (first appearance) becomes Thor in "Doom!", script and art by Walt Simonson; Nick Fury asks Thor's aid in investigating an alien ship heading for earth; Thor arrives and triggers the awakening of an alien protector, Beta Ray Bill; Bill bests Thor and takes up his hammer only to be accidentally summoned to Asgard by Odin who thinks he is summoning Thor. Brief appearances by Nick Fury, Loki, Sif, Balder, Heimdall, Volstagg, and Odin. First appearance of Lorelei (sister of the Enchantress). Begins Walt Simonson's run on Thor (through #382). Bullpen Bulletins. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 337N CGC 9.6 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Label #2074410002

Newsstand Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. Beta Ray Bill (first appearance) becomes Thor in "Doom!", script and art by Walt Simonson; Nick Fury asks Thor's aid in investigating an alien ship heading for earth; Thor arrives and triggers the awakening of an alien protector, Beta Ray Bill; Bill bests Thor and takes up his hammer only to be accidentally summoned to Asgard by Odin who thinks he is summoning Thor. Brief appearances by Nick Fury, Loki, Sif, Balder, Heimdall, Volstagg, and Odin. First appearance of Lorelei (sister of the Enchantress). Begins Walt Simonson's run on Thor (through #382). Bullpen Bulletins. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 338D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3961415011

Direct Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. In Beta Ray Bill's second appearance, he comes to blows with Thor in "A Fool and His Hammer," script and art by Walt Simonson; Bill and Thor fight in single combat for the honor of wielding Mjolner and the alien bests the god of thunder. Brief appearances by Nick Fury, Odin, Sif, Loki, Balder, and Volstagg. Bullpen Bulletins. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 339D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #3961433017

Direct Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. "Something Old, Something New," script and art by Walt Simonson; Odin has the dwarves create a hammer for Bill and sends the alien and his son into space to rescue Bill's people. Appearances by Sif, Odin, and Volstagg. Bullpen Bulletins. Carlin and Simonson's Page O' Thor Stuff; Assistant editor's month shenanigans. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.