Auctions: comic books July 1981

Action Comics (1938 DC) 521N VG 4.0

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. "The Deadly Rampage of the Lady Fox," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; In New York City, the Vixen steals a van full of furs that belong to entrepreneur Mordecai Mule; Superman, attending a function at Madison Square Garden, learns of the robbery and gives chase; Superman and Vixen team up to stop a horde of elephants. "Grow, Little Growfish!", script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Vince Colletta; Off the coast of Virginia, Aquaman experiments with his telepathic powers by sending out a routine mental scanning wave; He discovers a large, gelatinous organism that shrinks in size; Aquaman contacts the Atom, who teleports over to investigate. 36 Pages, Full Color, $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Bizarre Adventures (1981 Marvel) 27 VF- 7.5

Secret Lives of the X-Men. Solo X-Man adventures, including Phoenix in an untold tale written by Chris Claremont, with art by John Buscema and Klaus Janson; Iceman in Winter Carnival, written by Mary Jo Duffy, with art by George Perez and Alfredo Alcala; and Nightcrawler in "Show Me the Way to Go Home..." written by Duffy and Bob Layton, with art by Dave Cockrum and Ricardo Villamonte. First issue with Denny ONeil as editor. Painted cover by Paul Gulacy. Black and white; 68 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Bizarre Adventures (1981 Marvel) 27 VF- 7.5

Secret Lives of the X-Men. Solo X-Man adventures, including Phoenix in an untold tale written by Chris Claremont, with art by John Buscema and Klaus Janson; Iceman in Winter Carnival, written by Mary Jo Duffy, with art by George Perez and Alfredo Alcala; and Nightcrawler in "Show Me the Way to Go Home..." written by Duffy and Bob Layton, with art by Dave Cockrum and Ricardo Villamonte. First issue with Denny ONeil as editor. Painted cover by Paul Gulacy. Black and white; 68 pages. Cover price $1.25.

FantaCo's Chronicles (1982) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4668897003

Features the History of the Uncanny X-Men (up til 1981): Articles, interviews, complete check list, art, history, satire. Cover price $1.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 232D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3861698023

Direct Edition. "Back to the Basics!" Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. A new era begins for the Fantastic Four as John Byrne starts his 5-year stint as writer and artist for the series. However, the new era kicks off with an old villain...Diablo! The Master of Alchemy cooks up four creatures of earth, wind, water, and fire to battle the FF! Cameo appearances by Doctor Strange and Frankie Raye. (Notes: John Byrne inks this issue under the pseudonym (or anagram) Bjorn Heyn. Diablo appears next in Iron Man 159.) 36 pages Cover price $0.50.

Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) 28 GD- 1.8

5" Cumulative vertical tears near spine.

Superman and Spider-Man team up again in this special Marvel/DC crossover. "The Heroes and the Holocaust!" Guest-starring Wonder Woman and the Hulk. Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks (figures) by Joe Sinnott. Inks (backgrounds) by Terry Austin, Klaus Janson, Bob Layton, Steve Leialoha, Bob McLeod, Al Milgrom, Walt Simonson, Joe Rubinstein, and Bob Wiacek. Plot suggestions by Marv Wolfman. Painted cover by Bob Larkin (with layouts by John Romita). Doctor Doom kicks off his latest campaign for world conquest by sending the Hulk to Metropolis to free the Parasite! However the Green Goliath's massive path of destruction draws the attention of the Man of Steel! And shortly thereafter the clash of the titans erupts! Eventually Superman realizes the Hulk is being controlled from the Latverian embassy and flies to New York to investigate! In the meantime the Daily Bugle sends Peter Parker to Metropolis to get photographs of Superman! But instead of running into Clark Kent's alter ego, the web-slinger encounters Wonder Woman! After a brief skirmish, both heroes deduce that Dr. Doom is causing all the trouble! And a while later all concerned parties converge on the Latverian Monarch's underground complex in Manhattan for the final showdown! The Amazing Spider-Man and Superman vs. Doctor Doom and the Parasite for the freedom of the world! A terrific story! Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Glory Grant, Perry White, Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, Lana Lang, Morgan Edge, and Steve Lombard. (Notes: Spider-Man and Superman first met in the 1976 Marvel/DC crossover: Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man (1976 Treasury) #1. The inside front cover illustrates the origins and powers of Superman and the web-slinger. The inside back cover displays an alternate cover for this issue by John Buscema. The back cover depicts Superman battling the Hulk and the wall-crawler clashing with Wonder Woman. This story takes place in an alternative universe known as Earth-7642 in Marvel continuity. This issue was reprinted in 1996 in Superman and Spider-Man (1996 comic-sized) #1. Book dimensions approximately 10" x 13".) 64 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Moon Knight (1980 1st Series) 9D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3945717010

Direct Edition. Part 1 of 2 - "Vengeance in Reprise!" Written by Doug Moench, with art by Bill Sienkiewicz and Frank Giacoia. Cover by Frank Miller. Don't miss the surprise return of a villain from Moon Knight's past! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.50.

Moon Knight (1980 1st Series) 9D CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4030891024

Direct Edition. Part 1 of 2 - "Vengeance in Reprise!" Written by Doug Moench, with art by Bill Sienkiewicz and Frank Giacoia. Cover by Frank Miller. Don't miss the surprise return of a villain from Moon Knight's past! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.50.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 56D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4222113004

Direct Edition. "The Peril...and the Pumpkin?" Script by Roger Stern. Art by Jim Shooter (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Frank Miller and Bob Wiacek. Second appearance of Jack O'Lantern (aka Jason Macendale). The evil terrorist, Jack O'Lantern, has taken the staff and patients at Bellevue Hospital hostage! And the hostage list includes Aunt May's fiancé, Nathan Lubensky! However, the wondrous wall-crawler is on the way; and Jack O'Lantern will soon be on the run! Meanwhile at Empire State University, Steve Hopkins' prank on Marcy Kane goes terribly wrong. Cameo appearances by Nitro and the Vulture. (Notes: Jack O'Lantern first appeared in Machine Man 19. Jason Macendale eventually became the Hobgoblin in Amazing Spider-Man 289. This issue includes a full-page ad for Marvel Treasury Edition 28 "Superman and Spider-Man.") 32 pages Cover price $0.50.