Auctions: comic books February 1983

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 251N CBCS 8.5 Verified Sig Stan Lee

Paper: Off white to white

Verified Sig: Stan Lee on First Page.

Label #16-452E048-001

Newsstand Edition. "Into the Negative Zone!" Part 1 of 9. Story, art, and cover by John Byrne. The Fantastic Four embark on their most perilous adventure to date, as they venture to explore the infamous Negative Zone. Can Marvel's First Family discover the secrets of this foreboding place, or will they succumb to the dangers and evils with dwell there? 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Groo the Wanderer (1982 Pacific) 2 VF+ 8.5

Signed and remarqued by Sergio Aragones. No autograph certification is included.

Cover art by Sergio Aragonés. "The Missive!", script by Sergio Aragonés (co-plot) and Mark Evanier (co-plot & dialogue), art by Sergio Aragonés; Groo becomes a guard for the Lord of Michokan's messenger and is still pondering who tried to kill him. Information on the creators on the Groo comic book by Mark Evanier. "The Travels of the Wanderer," script by Mark Evanier, art by Sergio Aragonés; The Wanderer's travels thus far. Untitled Sage story, script by Sergio Aragonés (co-plot) and Mark Evanier (co-plot & dialogue), art by Sergio Aragonés. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.00.

Masters of the Universe (1982 DC) 3D VF 8.0

Direct Edition. 'Within These Walls…Armageddon!" Written by Paul Kupperberg. Art by George Tuska and Alfredo Alcala. The mysterious cosmic being known as Zodac, Rider of the Spaceways, brings forth a warning. And thus the stage is set for the ultimate battle between good and evil. Its He-Man and his brave allies vs. Skeletor and his vile henchmen for the fate of not only Eternia, but the very cosmos as well. Who will be the Masters of the Universe?! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

Moon Knight (1980 1st Series) 28 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4667907018

"Spirits in the Sand!" Written by Doug Moench. Art and cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Marlene and Moon Knight travel back to the Sudan and end up protecting an uncovered treasure of Khonshu from grave robbers in the same temple where Moon Knight was born. Includes a Moon Knight Portfolio by Kevin Nowlan. Cover price $0.75.

Red Sonja (1983 2nd Marvel Series) She-Devil with a Sword 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4745024019

Direct Edition. "The Blood That Binds!" Written by Christie Marx and Roy Thomas. Art by Tony DeZuniga and Ernie Colon. Cover by John Buscema. The She-Devil with a Sword embarks on a voyage with her golden-skinned companion Zora as they accompany a maiden on her harrowing journey across the sea. Red Sonja pits her courage and mighty sword-arm against pirates, the elements,and a conspiracy for murder! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 68D CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4703228021

Direct Edition. Cover art by Gene Day. "The Search Begins," script by David Michelinie, pencils by Gene Day (layouts), inks by Tom Palmer (finishes); The search for Han Solo begins here; Can Luke and the others stop Boba Fett and get their captured friend back? 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 68D VF- 7.5

Direct Edition. Cover art by Gene Day. "The Search Begins," script by David Michelinie, pencils by Gene Day (layouts), inks by Tom Palmer (finishes); The search for Han Solo begins here; Can Luke and the others stop Boba Fett and get their captured friend back? 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

X-Men Special Edition (1983) 1N FN

Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Dave Cockrum. New Chris Claremont/Dave Cockrum story, plus Giant-Size X-Men 1 reprint. "Second Genesis," script by Len Wein, art by Dave Cockrum; The old X-Men are captured by Krakoa, the Living Island, and Professor X forms a new team to rescue them. "A Day Like Any Other," script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Hilary Barta; Kitty shows Illyana around the mansion and talks about the X-Men. Kitty is thrown a surprise birthday party. Giant-Size X-Men Pinup by Dave Cockrum. Giant-Size X-Men #1 cover reprint, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dave Cockrum. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.00.