Auctions: comic books January 1983

Camelot 3000 (1982) 2 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-2A91623-039

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The whole world is witness to King Arthur's freeing of Excalibur from the stone, before he, Merlin and Tom Prentice search for the reincarnated Queen Guinevere and Sir Lancelot in "Many Are Called..." Script by Mike W. Barr, art by Brian Bolland & Bruce D. Patterson. 2-page text piece by Barr on "Sir Thomas Malory: The Knight of Newbold Revel." Pin-up by Bolland. Cover by Bolland. Cover price $1.00.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 190 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4418460017

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.

Further Adventures of Indiana Jones (1983) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4408082012

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 (1982 Marvel) 7 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-066EAC8-020

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1st printing - Part 2 of 2 - "Walls of Death!" 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.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 160 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-1A8B6F0-004

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"Head Trip." When the Headman abduct Green Lantern to destroy him as an offering to gain admittance to the Citadel, the Omega Men arrive on the scene. Script by Mike W. Barr, pencils by Keith Pollard, inks by Sam De La Rosa. "The Eyes of the Universe." Aliens boiling the oceans are merely energizing the sun to keep their own world from dying, and the Green Lantern of Penelo must find a away to save the planet. A Tales of the Green Lantern Corps backup story. Script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Jerome Moore, inks by Rodin Rodriquez. Cover by Pollard. Cover price $0.60.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 210 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Canadian Price Variant.

Label #4418462022

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Even the world's greatest heroes are helpless..."When a World Dies Screaming!" Written by Gerry Conway, with art by Rich Buckler and Romeo Tanghal. Characters: Aquaman; Atom [Ray Palmer]; Batman [Earth-1]; Black Canary; Elongated Man; Flash [Barry Allen]; Green Arrow [Earth-1]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Hawkwoman [Shayera Thal] (as Hawkgirl); Hawkman [Katar Hol]; Phantom Stranger; Red Tornado; Superman [Earth-1]; Wonder Woman [Earth-1] (all as the Justice League of America/JLA); The Treasurers (villains); George Arthur Stuart. Cover by Rich Buckler and Mike DeCarlo. Cover price $0.75.

Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe (1983-1984 Marvel) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-27E95DC-073

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1 - Character/artist listing: Abomination by Ron Wilson; Absorbing Man by Ron Wilson; El Aguila by Dave Cockrum; A.I.M. by Luke McDonnell; Ajak by Ron Wilson; Alpha Flight by John Byrne; Alpha Primitives by Ron Wilson; American Eagle by Ron Wilson; Anaconda by Mark Gruenwald; Angar the Screamer by Brian Postman; Angel by Brian Postman; Annihilus by Luke McDonnell; Ant-Man by Brian Postman; Aquarian by Mark Gruenwald; Arabian Knight by Mark Gruenwald; Arcade by Bob Budiansky; Ares, God of War by Paul Smith; Ariel by Paul Smith; Arkon by Bob Budiansky; Arnim Zola by Jack Kirby; Asgard by Peter B. Gillis; Asgardians by Ron Wilson; Atlantis by Peter B. Gillis; Atlanteans by Paty Cockrum; Attilan by Peter B. Gillis; Attuma by Walt Simonson; Aurora by John Byrne; Avengers by John Byrne; Avengers Mansion by Eliot Brown; Avengers Quinjet by Eliot Brown; Alien Races by Paty Cockrum. Ed Hannigan/Joe Rubinstein cover. Cover price $1.00.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 89 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4418494002

"To Honor...To Die!" Story by Denny O'Neil. Art by Denys Cowan and Carl Potts. How can Power Man and Iron Fist hope to take down a group of rogue soldiers who are willing to die rather than be taken alive? Cover price $0.60.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) Canadian Price Variant 90 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4418494001

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. 1st Kurt Busiek script for Marvel. "The Untouchable!" Story by Kurt Busiek. Art by Denys Cowan and Mel Candid. The mutant terrorist known as Unus the Untouchable is causing a disturbance in the neighborhood of the Heroes for Hire. How can Power Man and Iron Fist hope to take down an opponent they can't even lay a hand on? Cover price $0.75.