Auctions: comic books May 1982

Dennis the Menace (1981 Marvel) 7N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4643158013

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Newsstand Edition. Comic book version of the long-running comic strip created by Hank Ketcham. In this issue, Margaret is giving a Valentine's Day party and wants everyone to come in costume. So who does Dennis come as? Spider-Man! And he causes all sorts of trouble as the web-slinger in "Party Time." Then in "Snow Foolin'," it's snowing and Dennis is all for taking advantage of that. Issue also has "The Cookie Jar" with inside stories about Dennis the Menace. Story & art credits: Unknown. Cover price $0.60.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 271D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4714985009

Direct Edition. 2nd appearance of Rocket Raccoon (see Marvel Preview #7 for 1st appearance). Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. The Hulk celebrates his 20th Anniversary with one of the most offbeat stories of all. Following the events of last issue, Hulk hurtles through the void only to run into the marvelous Rocket Raccoon and his band of colorful friends. Can the Hulk aid Rocket and his crew against the machiavellian Judson Jakes and his sinister scientist, the tortoise Uncle Pyko? 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 157D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2046100012

Direct Edition. "Hide-'N'-Seek!" Part 4 of 4. Guest-starring the Starjammers. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Bob Wiacek. It's Imperial Guard vs. Imperial Guard as Kitty and Nightcrawler mount a desperate attempt to save the Earth from annihilation. Plus, can it be true, has the most dangerous force in all of creation - the Dark Phoenix - returned?! 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

X-Men God Loves, Man Kills GN (1982 Marvel Graphic Novel) 1-1ST CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4704784010

Marvel Graphic Novel Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Chris Claremont. Cover and art by Brent Anderson. Considered by many to be THE preeminent X-Men story, this tale features the outlaw mutant heroes' battle against the fear and hatred of the anti-mutant movement. Softcover, 64 pages, full color. NOTE: This is the monumental X-Men tale that inspired the X2 movie! Cover price $5.95.