Auctions: comic books January 1979

Batman (1940) 307 FN/VF 7.0

1st appearance of Lucius Fox. Cover art by Jim Aparo. "Dark Messenger of Mercy!", script by Len Wein, pencils by John Calnan, inks by Dick Giordano; Lucius Fox handles the day-to-day transactions of the Wayne Foundation to Fox free up Wayne's schedule for his Batman activities; Batman pursues a killer who places poisoned gold coins over his victims' eyes. Hostess snack cakes ad with Superman. Letter from comics write Cat Yronwode. Daily Planet Extra Volume 78 Issue 40 Week of October 9, 1978; Information on Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes #247, The Brave and the Bold #146, comics on sale the week of October 23, Ask the Answer Man! and Fred Hembeck strip featuring Elongated Man. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

Comix World Newsletter (1973 Clay Geerdes) Fanzine 111 GD+ 2.5

Comix World Newsletter (1973 Clay Geerdes) Fanzine 112 FN 6.0

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3789226003

In "Homeworld!", Commander Rann returns from his 1000 year space voyage to find that the Warp Drive has been invented, which has allowed Baron Karza to take over the Microverse while he slept in suspended animation. Rann is captured and sent to the Pleasure Pits where his escape is orchestrated by the others, including those who would become members of the Micronauts. Characters: Micronauts (intro) [Commander Arcturus Rann [Space Glider]; Marionette [Princess Mari]; Biotron; Microtron; Acroyear; Bug]; Baron Karza (Villain); Prince Argon; Acroyear Warriors; Dog Soldiers; Oberon (Prince Argon's Horse); Time Traveler; Prince Shaitan (Acroyear Warrior); Shadow Priest; Endeavor (Rann's spaceship). Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Michael Golden and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Al Milgrom. Cover price $0.35.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.2 SS Golden/Rubenstein/Milgrom

Paper: Off white to white

Signed & Sketch by Michael Golden & Joe Rubenstein on 1/15/23 & Signed by Al Milgrom on 1/15/23.

Label #2727874002

In "Homeworld!", Commander Rann returns from his 1000 year space voyage to find that the Warp Drive has been invented, which has allowed Baron Karza to take over the Microverse while he slept in suspended animation. Rann is captured and sent to the Pleasure Pits where his escape is orchestrated by the others, including those who would become members of the Micronauts. Characters: Micronauts (intro) [Commander Arcturus Rann [Space Glider]; Marionette [Princess Mari]; Biotron; Microtron; Acroyear; Bug]; Baron Karza (Villain); Prince Argon; Acroyear Warriors; Dog Soldiers; Oberon (Prince Argon's Horse); Time Traveler; Prince Shaitan (Acroyear Warrior); Shadow Priest; Endeavor (Rann's spaceship). Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Michael Golden and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Al Milgrom. Cover price $0.35.

Rampage Magazine (UK 1978 Marvel) Monthly 7 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

United Kingdom.

Label #4691150003

An anthology magazine from Marvel UK, reprinting US superhero stories in a black-and-white format. This issue features Night of the Wraith from The Rampaging Hulk magazine #7. Written by Doug Moench, with art by Keith Pollard and Jim Mooney. Plus backup stories starring The Defenders and Dr. Strange, and an interview with actor Bill Bixby of the Incredible Hulk TV series. Painted cover by Jim Starlin, also reprinted from RH #7. 68 pages. Cover price 0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 19 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-3B4DBF3-021

"The Hunter!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Bob Wiacek. Continuing the saga began in the movie by George Lucas and released by Twentieth Century Fox, this tale finds Luke, Leia, Han, Chewie, and the droids within striking distance of the evil Galactic Empire. Is this the end of our heroes, or can they somehow find a way to escape? Cover price $0.35.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 117 FN+ 6.5

"Psi War!" Misty Knight cameo. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. It's the origin of Professor Charles Xavier! In a time before the X-Men, Xavier ran into another mutant whose mental abilities rivaled his own. Witness the battle that decided the fate of mutant and mankind for generations to come. NOTE: 1st appearance of the Shadow King. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.