Auctions: comic books February 1979

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 189 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4552795019

"Mayhem by Moonlight!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by John Byrne (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Byrne and Bob McLeod. J. Jonah Jameson desperately searches for clues in the kidnapping of his son John! Fearing the worst the stressed out publisher of the Daily Bugle brings every resource to bear! While studying the facts, Joe Robertson realizes that the mysterious kidnapper may have a vendetta against not only Jonah, but the web-slinger too! Jonah doesn't care about Spider-Man though, he only wants to see his son again! And as shown on the terrific cover, J. Jonah Jameson will be reunited with his son! But will it be John the man...or the Man-Wolf? Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Betty Brant, Dr. Marla Madison, and Professor Spencer Smythe. (Notes: The web-slinger previously battled the Man-Wolf in Marvel Team-Up 37. This is one of only three issues John Byrne drew for the Amazing Spider-Man title (1st series): issues 189, 190, and 206.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 203 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #1204378014

"And A Child Shall Slay Them!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by Keith Pollard. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Joe Sinnott. Reed Richards volunteers to help a comatose young boy, Willie Evans, Jr., who is suffering from cosmic radiation poisoning. However, young Willie has latent mutant powers and creates an evil doppelganger version of his favorite superhero group, the Fantastic Four! The FF battle their evil twins atop the Statue of Liberty! Note: Willie appears next in Iron Man Annual 8. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 19 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4660067019

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"With Dugan on the Docks!" Part 3 of 8. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Dan Green. The Pym Particles that shrank the mighty Godzilla down to the size of a rat are slowly wearing off. Now, the once great leviathan is the size of a tall man, yet these tenacious humans continue to dog his every move. Cover price $0.35.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 55 CBCS 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #18-156D667-116

"Chaos at the Coliseum!" Story by Ed Hannigan. Art by Lee Elias and Jim Mooney. A criminal organization has stolen the famed Fantasticar, the flying automobile of the Fantastic Four. Now, it's up to the Heroes for Hire to get this potentially dangerous piece of machinery back without a scratch before it's too late. Cover price $0.35.

Shogun Warriors (1979) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4710512001

Part 1 of 6 - "Raydeen!" Story by Doug Meonch. Art by Herb Trimpe and Dan Green. Introducing the Guardians of Freedom - the Shogun Warriors. Massive engines of power, forged by the technology of the future, and piloted by the bravest heroes the world has ever known. In the first exciting issue Raydeen battles the colossal might of Rok-Korr! 32 pages, FC NOTE: 1st Marvel Comics appearance of Raydeen, Dangard Ace, and Combatra Cover price $0.35.

Shogun Warriors (1979) 1 FN- 5.5

Part 1 of 6 - "Raydeen!" Story by Doug Meonch. Art by Herb Trimpe and Dan Green. Introducing the Guardians of Freedom - the Shogun Warriors. Massive engines of power, forged by the technology of the future, and piloted by the bravest heroes the world has ever known. In the first exciting issue Raydeen battles the colossal might of Rok-Korr! 32 pages, FC NOTE: 1st Marvel Comics appearance of Raydeen, Dangard Ace, and Combatra Cover price $0.35.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 118 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2130636006

"The Submergence of Japan!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Sunfire and Misty Knight. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The X-Men arrive in the Land of the Rising Sun. Wolverine reveals that he knows Japanese and meets Mariko, the beautiful cousin of the fiery mutant Sunfire. And, Xavier's students fight for their lives against a platoon of armored killers called the Mandroids. 1st appearance of Mariko. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 118 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2573129012

"The Submergence of Japan!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Sunfire and Misty Knight. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The X-Men arrive in the Land of the Rising Sun. Wolverine reveals that he knows Japanese and meets Mariko, the beautiful cousin of the fiery mutant Sunfire. And, Xavier's students fight for their lives against a platoon of armored killers called the Mandroids. 1st appearance of Mariko. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 118 CGC 7.5 SS Claremont

Paper: Off white to white

Signed by Chris Claremont on 4/11/23

Label #4233889008

"The Submergence of Japan!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Sunfire and Misty Knight. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The X-Men arrive in the Land of the Rising Sun. Wolverine reveals that he knows Japanese and meets Mariko, the beautiful cousin of the fiery mutant Sunfire. And, Xavier's students fight for their lives against a platoon of armored killers called the Mandroids. 1st appearance of Mariko. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 118 CGC 5.5 SS Claremont

Paper: Off white to white

Signed by Chris Claremont on 4/11/23

Label #4233889007

"The Submergence of Japan!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Sunfire and Misty Knight. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The X-Men arrive in the Land of the Rising Sun. Wolverine reveals that he knows Japanese and meets Mariko, the beautiful cousin of the fiery mutant Sunfire. And, Xavier's students fight for their lives against a platoon of armored killers called the Mandroids. 1st appearance of Mariko. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.