Auctions: comic books January 1983

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 236 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4668535020

Direct Edition. "Death Knell!" Part 4 of 4. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Frank Giacoia. The web-slinger, Tarantula, and Will-O'-the-Wisp battle from cover to cover across Manhattan...for the life of the Brand Corp's executive director! The four men involved will share a soul-changing experience, but only three will live to talk about it. A gruesome ending for all. Final appearance of the (first) Tarantula. Cameo appearance by Joe Robertson. (Notes: The Will-O'-the-Wisp appears next in Web of Spider-Man 50. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Evan Dorkin. This story was reprinted in Spider-Man Magazine 6.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Further Adventures of Indiana Jones (1983) 1 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4270132007

Direct Edition. Cover art by Terry Austin. The Further Adventures of Indiana Jones, script by John Byrne, pencils by John Byrne (layouts) and Terry Austin (finished art), inks by Terry Austin; Indiana Jones goes after the Ikons of Ikammanen, "statues" of solid gold, after Charlie Dunne is murdered in the attempt; Indiana encounters Edith, Charlie's sister, and Solomon Black, who are both after the Ikons; Edith and Indiana are captured by a cult worshipping the Ikons. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 7D VF+ 8.5

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.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 7D VF 8.0

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.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 165 VF/NM 9.0

"Transfiguration!" Part 4 of 6. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Paul Smith and Bob Wiacek. Storm struggles desperately against the Brood embryo which gestates within her. She's in for the fight of her life. If she loses, the X-Men will perish, and the Earth will be doomed. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Warlord (1976 1st Series DC) 65D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4523339004

Direct Edition. Travis Morgan goes to his daughter for help in rescuing Shakira and Rostov in "Through the Glass." Script by Mike Grell and art by Dan Jurgens and Mike DeCarlo. Issue also has backup story, The Barren Earth in "Marauders of the Desert." Script by Gary Cohn and art by Ron Randall. Issue also has advertisement for Sgt. Rock playsets from Remco. This issue's letters column reveals that last issue's cover was supposed to be the cover for this issue (#65). Mike Grell Cover. Cover price $0.60.