Auctions: comic books April 1981

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 215N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4727283023

Newsstand Edition. "By My Powers Shall I Be Vanquished!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Script by Denny O'Neil. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. In a diabolical twist of fate, the Wizard transfers Spider-Man's spider-sense into the mind of the Sub-Mariner! The web-slinger's sudden loss and Prince Namor's sudden gain make them easy prey for the Frightful Four! After taking a beating, the two heroes go their separate ways to lick their wounds! Hours later they rendezvous at the Baxter Building to reverse the Wizard's experiment! And then it's time for payback! The Spectacular Spider-Man and the Avenging Son vs. the Frightful Four! Imperious Rex! A terrific three-part story! Cameo appearances by the Invisible Girl, Mr. Fantastic, and the Thing. (Notes: This O'Neil-Romita Jr.-Mooney collaboration is the signature Spider-Man & Sub-Mariner team-up of the bronze age. This issue includes a 3/4 page ad (by Frank Miller) for the Doctor Strange 2nd series; however, another artist ended up penciling the title. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 609,059; average paid circulation: 296,712. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 144N CGC 6.5 SS Claremont

Paper: Off white to white

Signed by Chris Claremont on 4/11/23 Newsstand Edition

Label #4233890023

Newsstand Edition. "Even in Death!" Guest-starring the Man-Thing. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Brent Anderson and Joe Rubinstein. Cyclops faces his fears in this macabre tale featuring the Man-Thing and the sinister D'Spayre. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.50.