Auctions: comic books January 1983

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 190D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2011684006

Direct Edition. Giant-size issue. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. Resurrection, script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller (layouts) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; DD, the Black Widow and Stone race to keep the Hand from resurrecting Elektra; Unbeknownst to Daredevil, Stone finishes the job the Hand started and Elektra lives again; Appearances by the Kingpin and ninja assassins. Two Elektra pinups by Miller and Janson. Letter to the editor from comics writer Fabian Nicieza. Cover price $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 7D FN+ 6.5

First printing. Direct Edition. "Walls of Death!" - Part 2 of 2 - Guest-starring the Oktober Guard. Written by Larry Hama and Herb Trimpe. Art by Herb Trimpe and Chic Stone. GI Joe and their Russian counterparts, the Oktober Guard, must set aside their differences and work together if they are to stop a Top Secret weapon from falling into the hands of Cobra. 32 pages, FC.NOTE: This issue sports an amazing, dynamic cover. At the time this story was released, the Cold War was at its height and this was truly an amazing sight to behold - America and Russia, fighting side-by-side for the greater good. This is easily one of my all time favorite Joe tales in the history of the franchise. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.60.

Masters of the Universe (1982 DC) 2D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4521270007

Direct Edition. "The Key to Castle Grayskull!' Written by Paul Kupperberg. Art by George Tuska and Alfredo Alcala. Cover by George Tuska and Klaus Janson. The evil warlock Skeletor has taken the beautiful Goddess prisoner. Now, in order to save their friend, He-Man and his mighty companion Battle-Cat find themselves embarking on a harrowing quest at the behest of their most hated enemy. They seek the legendary Power Sword, the most powerful weapon in the universe. But the ancient blade has been split and time is running out. Can our heroes survive the perils of the quest and triumph where so many before have perished? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

Vampirella (1969 Warren) 111 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white

Label #4627238022

Stories in this all-reprint Giant Collector's Edition include: "Vampirella: The Curse of the MacDaemons"; "Vampirella: The Undead of the Deep"; "The Time Eater"; "Ali Addan and Son"; "Force-Feed"; "Fog"; and "The French Coagulation." Written by Flaxman Loew, Jack Butterworth, Bill Dubay, Esteban Maroto, Cary Bates, Nicola Cuti, Gerry Boudreau, and Carl Wessler. Art by Jose Gonzalez, Paul Neary, Esteban Maroto, Leopold Sanchez, Carmine Infantino, Dick Giordano, and Luis Bermejo. "The Noxious Newspage" has piece on Forrest J Ackerman stepping down as Editor-in-Chief of Famous Monsters of Filmland. Cover art by Pujolar. Cover price $1.75.