Auctions: comic books December 1982

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 6D VF/NM 9.0

First printing. Direct Edition. Part 1 of 2 - "To Fail is to Conquer...To Succeed is to Die!" Guest-starring the Oktober Guard. Written by Larry Hama and Herb Trimpe. Artby Herb Trimpe and Jack Abel. Stalker leads an elite team of Joes consisting of Scarlett, Clutch, Steeler, Grand Slam, and Breaker on a mission into Afghanistan where they get into a three way firefight with Cobra and the Oktober Guard, the Russian counterpart to GI Joe. 32 pages, FC NOTE: 1st appearance of the Oktober Guard. Cover price $0.60.

Groo the Wanderer (1982 Pacific) 1 VG 4.0

Cover art by Sergio Aragonés. Biography of Sergio Aragonés on inside front cover by Mark Evanier. "Friends and Enemies," script by Sergio Aragonés (co-plot) and Mark Evanier (co-plot & dialogue), art by Sergio Aragonés; Groo tries the figure out who wants him dead, many times over. Information on the creators on the Groo comic book by Mark Evanier. Untitled story, script by Sergio Aragonés (co-plot) and Mark Evanier (co-plot & dialogue), art by Sergio Aragonés; The Sage show a group of men how to build a catapult to throw rocks at their prey. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.00.

Masters of the Universe (1982 DC) 1N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4348554008

Newsstand Edition. 'To Tempt the Gods!' Written by Paul Kupperberg. Art by George Tuska and Alfredo Alcala. Cover by George Tuska and Dick Giordano. He-Man…Battle-Cat…Man-At-Arms…Teela…Stratos… They are among the mightiest heroes on a world where science and magic meld to form a realm undreamed of. They fight a never-ending battle against the dark warlock Skeletor and his vicious horde of mutants and sorcerers. They fight for the power of Castle Grayskull, an ancient citadel that stands at the apex of time and space. For who should ever hold the power will truly be the Masters of the Universe! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

Masters of the Universe (1982 DC) 1N VF 8.0

Newsstand Edition. 'To Tempt the Gods!' Written by Paul Kupperberg. Art by George Tuska and Alfredo Alcala. Cover by George Tuska and Dick Giordano. He-Man…Battle-Cat…Man-At-Arms…Teela…Stratos… They are among the mightiest heroes on a world where science and magic meld to form a realm undreamed of. They fight a never-ending battle against the dark warlock Skeletor and his vicious horde of mutants and sorcerers. They fight for the power of Castle Grayskull, an ancient citadel that stands at the apex of time and space. For who should ever hold the power will truly be the Masters of the Universe! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 164D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #2021905003

Direct Edition. "Binary Star!" Part 3 of 6. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Bob Wiacek. The X-Men are about to get a powerful new ally in their fight against the sinister Brood. For years Carol Danvers was the Kree-powered super-woman known as Ms. Marvel. But the evil mutant Rogue stole her abilities, and her identity. But now Carol will be given power beyond imagination as "Binary" is born! Plus, Storm discovers a bone-chilling secret within herself. NOTE: 1st appearance of Carol Danvers as Binary. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 164D FN+ 6.5

Direct Edition. "Binary Star!" Part 3 of 6. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Bob Wiacek. The X-Men are about to get a powerful new ally in their fight against the sinister Brood. For years Carol Danvers was the Kree-powered super-woman known as Ms. Marvel. But the evil mutant Rogue stole her abilities, and her identity. But now Carol will be given power beyond imagination as "Binary" is born! Plus, Storm discovers a bone-chilling secret within herself. NOTE: 1st appearance of Carol Danvers as Binary. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

What If (1977 1st Series) 36D CGC 8.5 Double Cover

Paper: Off white to white

Double Cover: 1st cover 8.5, interior cover 8.5.

Label #4692838002

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by John Byrne, inks by Terry Austin. "What If the Fantastic Four Had Not Gained Their Powers?" Script and art by John Byrne; In a world where Reed Richards decided to wait and do the rocket launch by the books with proper shielding, the mission is a success and the rocket group becomes a cornerstone of Earth's burgeoning space industry; When the Mole Man's monsters attack, it's the army's job to investigate Monster Isle, but Reed, Sue, Johnny, and Ben opt to explore the tunnel created beneath their compound anyway; Even without powers, the foursome's courage and ingenuity lead them to victory against the Mole Man all the same; Thus begins the Fantastic Four's career as pulp adventurers. "What if Nova had not Given Up his Powers?", script by Bill Mantlo, art by Mike Vosburg; Diverging from Rom #24, Richard Rider decides he doesn't want to part with the Nova Force; At first he resigns to living on Xandar despite his homesickness, but after about a year he hijacks a teleporter to return to Earth and fights against the Champions of Xandar when they pursue him; It's only when his friends and family talk him down and point out how selfish he's being that Richard finally relents and relinquishes the Nova powers to Centurion. 52 pgs. Cover price $1.00.