Auctions: comic books October 1982

Action Comics (1938 DC) 536 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #23-0F1235F-001

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Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Battle Beneath the Earth!", script by Paul Kupperberg (script) and Marv Wolfman (plot), pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Sal Trapani; The Omega Men, Lois Lane, and Cave Carson go in search of Superman , who lies bound to a post by the Mole before a large group of super-villains, one of whom will get the opportunity to kill him. "I Talk to the Seas, But They Don't Listen to Me!", script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Aquaman has a dream of Mera calling to him for help; After he awakens, he keeps an appointment to see Dr. Todd Carmel and Admiral Murphy at a S.T.A.R. sea station; They hope to learn how Aquaman telepathically "talks" to sea creatures, so that normal men will be able to do the same, by using a "brain-print" machine on Aquaman. 36 Pages, Full Color, $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Amazing Heroes (1981) 16 FN+ 6.5

In this issue: New Mutants in-depth preview (predates first appearance in Marvel Graphic Novel); Chris Claremont interview; Green Arrow - who is this masked archer really?; Namor Rex - a historical and sociological look at Prince Namor's undersea kingdom of Atlantis. Plus: Plus: Star Wars comic strip by Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson; Star Hawks comic strip by Archie Goodwin and Gil Kane; Amazing Heroes Newsline; Coming Distractions; Amazing Readers; Comics Review; Grading Comic Books (humor); A Guide to Marvel Reprints - Part 3; Silly Cover #79 by Sluggo Chadwick; Potpourri by Jim Korkis and Don Rosa. Cover by Bob McLeod. 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

Ms. Mystic (1982 1st Series) 1 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #22-3985F7A-019

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Cover by Neal Adams. "Ms. Mystic," script by Neal Adams, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Neal Adams and Michael Netzer (as Mike Nasser); A small group of scientists, armed with an "act of Congress," are investigating the source of pollution in the Arizona desert; They find a factory in the middle of nowhere, and are attacked by automatons. Suddenly, an unknown female appears and eliminates the threat; She explains to Dr. Raas, who leads the investigation, that she was once a witch, a sensitive healer, 300 years ago. When she was burned at the stake in Salem, Massachusetts, she was able to remove her consciousness from her body and has been waiting to be freed from another dimension. "Rescue Rhapsody" Tales of Zed, script and art by Chris Miller. 36 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Ms. Mystic (1982 1st Series) 1 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #22-3985F7A-016

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Cover by Neal Adams. "Ms. Mystic," script by Neal Adams, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Neal Adams and Michael Netzer (as Mike Nasser); A small group of scientists, armed with an "act of Congress," are investigating the source of pollution in the Arizona desert; They find a factory in the middle of nowhere, and are attacked by automatons. Suddenly, an unknown female appears and eliminates the threat; She explains to Dr. Raas, who leads the investigation, that she was once a witch, a sensitive healer, 300 years ago. When she was burned at the stake in Salem, Massachusetts, she was able to remove her consciousness from her body and has been waiting to be freed from another dimension. "Rescue Rhapsody" Tales of Zed, script and art by Chris Miller. 36 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 24 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4021863004

Blackfire brings her captive sister Starfire to the Citadel homeworld, with the Titans and Omega Men in hot pursuit, in "Citadel Strike!" Part 2 of 4, continued from the previous issue. Story continues next issue. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by George Perez, inks by Romeo Tanghal. Superman cameo. Perez cover. Cover price $0.60.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 35 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #22-2D0A2F1-009

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Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Danny Bulanadi. Many fathoms below the sea, Rom, together with his new ally Prince Namor, the Savage Sub- Mariner, confront a horrible product of Dire Wraith black magic. A threat that could spell the end for the underwater kingdom of Atlantis and the surface world as well. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 46 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-241339F-025

Cover art by Steve Leialoha. Yakuza, script by Chris Claremont, art by Steve Leialoha; Spider-Woman faces double jeopardy in the form of the Mandroids and the Kingpin. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Wolverine (1982 Limited Series) 2D VG/FN 5.0

Direct Edition. Wolverine fights ninjas in Japan in "Debts and Obligations." Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Miller/Rubinstein cover. Cover price $0.60.