Auctions: comic books March 1980

Best of DC Blue Ribbon Digest (1979) 4 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4706716016

Cover art by Sheldon Mayer. Christmas Magic!, The Land behind the Sky Holes! Will a Stitch in Time Save Christmas?; story riginally intended for the 1978 Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer tabloid which was cancelled in the DC Implosion of 1978. The Secret of the Lucky Dragon Egg! All scripts and pencils by Sheldon Mayer, inks by Tenny Henson. All stories star Rudolph the Reindeer. 100 pgs. $0.95. Cover price $0.95.

DC Special Blue Ribbon Digest (1980) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4706715012

Legion of Super-Heroes Cover price $0.95.

Epic Illustrated (1980 Magazine) 1 FN- 5.5

Cover by Frank Frazetta. Written by Stan Lee, Wendy Pini, Leopoldo Duranona, Bob Larkin, Jim Starlin, Ray Rue, John Poscik, Mirko Ilic, Ernie Colon, Arthur Suydam, George Bush and Carl Potts. Art by John Buscema, Rudy Nebres, Wendy Pini, Leopoldo Duranona, Bob Larkin, Jim Starlin, Ray Rue, Thomas Blackshear, Mirko Ilic, Ernie Colon, Arthur Suydam, George Bush and Carl Potts. Epic Illustrated was touted as a new experience in adult fantasy and science fiction adventure. Published by Marvel Comics, this magazine was aimed at a more mature audience. In this issue: A philosophical tale about God with Galactus, the Devourer of Worlds, and his herald the Silver Surfer in "The Answer" by Stan Lee, John Buscema and Rudy Nebres (with colors by Rick Veitch). Plus: Selah defies her father, Olbar, to be with Malak in the ElfQuest story "Homespun" by Wendy Pini; "Aware" by Leopoldo Duranona; "For the Next 60 Seconds" by Bob Larkin; "Aknaton (Metamorphosis Odyssey Chapter I)" by Jim Starlin; "Lullabye of Bedlam" by Ray Rue; "Elfspire" (preview excerpt of an illustrated text story) by John Poscik and Thomas Blackshear; 1-pagers by Mirko Ilic - "History of Human Absurdity Part 1," "The Victor" and "Shakti"; "Convert" by Ernie Colon; "Heads" by Arthur Suydam; "Za! (Metamorphosis Odyssey Chapter II)" by Starlin; "Juliet (Metamorphosis Odyssey Chapter III)" by Starlin; "Detour" (text story with one illustration) by George Bush; and "Topaz" by Carl Potts. Plus: Feedback comments on Epic Illustrated from Neal Adams, Ray Bradbury, George Pal, Joseph Stefano and Ian Summers. Magazine, 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $2.00.

Fantasy Masterpieces (1979 2nd Series) 4N FN+ 6.5

Newsstand Edition. Reprints Silver Surfer (1969 1st Series) #4. "The Good, the Bad, and the Uncanny!" Written by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Sal Buscema. Guest-starring Thor. When the Silver Surfer ventures to fabled Asgard, home of the Norse Gods, a misunderstanding sets the Sentinel of the Spaceways against the mighty God of Thunder. It's the Power Cosmic vs. godly might. It's Thor vs. the Silver Surfer in a battle that will truly shake the heavens! Cover price $0.75.

Fantasy Masterpieces (1979 2nd Series) 4N FN 6.0

Newsstand Edition. Reprints Silver Surfer (1969 1st Series) #4. "The Good, the Bad, and the Uncanny!" Written by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Sal Buscema. Guest-starring Thor. When the Silver Surfer ventures to fabled Asgard, home of the Norse Gods, a misunderstanding sets the Sentinel of the Spaceways against the mighty God of Thunder. It's the Power Cosmic vs. godly might. It's Thor vs. the Silver Surfer in a battle that will truly shake the heavens! Cover price $0.75.

Howard the Duck (1979 Magazine) 4 VG/FN 5.0

Signed by Gene Colan on front cover, no certification is included.

"The Maltese Cockroach." An evolved cockroach returns to reclaim the Cosmic Key in this mystery satire. "The Dreadcliff Cuckoos!" Bad guys go after Winda's extra-dimensional powers. Script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Gene Colan and John Buscema, inks by Dave Simons. Cover by John Pound. Cover price $1.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 131N VG 4.0

Signed by Jim Shooter, does not include certificate of authenticity. Centerfold detached at one staple.

Newsstand Edition. The Dark Phoenix Saga: Part 3 of 9 - "Run for Your Life!" Guest-starring Dazzler. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The X-men finally have a name for their mysterious new enemy - The Hellfire Club. Now Cyclops and Phoenix along with Kitty Pryde and Dazzler set out to rescue the captured Wolverine, Colossus, and Storm. Plus, don't miss the explosive psychic showdown between Phoenix and the White Queen. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.40.