Auctions: comic books April 1983

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 239N FN+ 6.5

Newsstand Edition. "Now Strikes the Hobgoblin!" Second appearance of the Hobgoblin. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. It's the first fight between the Hobgoblin and the Amazing Spider-Man! And the all-out action begins after the web-slinger bumps into the new goblin at one of Norman Osborn's old hideouts! Spidey is very familiar with the goblin's bag of tricks! But the overmatched Hobgoblin doesn't have any idea about the wall-crawler's speed, strength, and agility! Is the Hobgoblin's criminal career going to be over before it even starts? An outstanding issue! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Madame Web, Captain DeWolff, and the Black Cat. (Notes: The Hobgoblin returns in Amazing Spider-Man 244. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 258.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Batman (1940) Canadian Price Variant 358 FN/VF 7.0

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Dick Giordano. 1st full appearance of Killer Croc in "Don't Mess with Killer Croc!" starring Batman, Robin, Commissioner Gordon, Alfred Pennyworth, Trina Todd, and The Squid, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Rodin Rodriguez; With the Squid eliminated, Killer Croc appoints himself the new head of the Gotham Underground as Batman puts together the pieces of Killer Croc's involvement in the Squid's death. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 30 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4661408011

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The Brotherhood of Evil are after Raven, Terra unveils her new look and Donna Troy gets a surprise in "Nightmare!" Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by George Perez, inks by Romeo Tanghal. Adrian Chase, Frances Kane, Speedy. Perez cover. Cover price $0.60.

Obnoxio the Clown vs. the X-Men (1983) 1N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4700685002

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Newsstand Edition. Story and Art by Alan Kupperberg . More perplexing than Mister Mxyzptlk! More baffling than the Impossible Man! The Children of the Atom are in for the biggest headache of their lives when they try to match brawn and wit against the surliest, most ill-tempered prankster in the multiverse. It's the X-Men vs. the walking, talking conundrum known as Obnoxio the Clown! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

Pacific Presents (1982) 2 VF+ 8.5

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Cover by Dave Stevens. Edited by David Scroggy. Stories by Dave Stevens, Robin Snyder and Steve Ditko. Art by Dave Stevens and Steve Ditko. An early anthology series from influential independent publisher Pacific Comics. In the fourth chapter of Dave Stevens beloved Rocketeer series, Cliff meets two familiar-looking gents who turn out to work for the Man of Bronze himself, Doc Savage. Also, Missing Man, another offbeat hero from Marvel legend Steve Ditko. Lettering by future superstar artist Andy Kubert. The Rocketeer saga continued in Rocketeer Special Edition (1984) #1. Rocketeer Chapter 4; The Missing Man Meets The Payne Family. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Pacific Presents (1982) 2 VG/FN 5.0

Cover by Dave Stevens. Edited by David Scroggy. Stories by Dave Stevens, Robin Snyder and Steve Ditko. Art by Dave Stevens and Steve Ditko. An early anthology series from influential independent publisher Pacific Comics. In the fourth chapter of Dave Stevens beloved Rocketeer series, Cliff meets two familiar-looking gents who turn out to work for the Man of Bronze himself, Doc Savage. Also, Missing Man, another offbeat hero from Marvel legend Steve Ditko. Lettering by future superstar artist Andy Kubert. The Rocketeer saga continued in Rocketeer Special Edition (1984) #1. Rocketeer Chapter 4; The Missing Man Meets The Payne Family. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Twisted Tales (1982 Pacific) 2 CGC 9.4 SS Wrightson

Paper: White

Signed by Bernie Wrightson on 08/06/16.

Label #1954530005

Stories by Bruce Jones. Art by Ken Steacy, Mike Ploog, Rand Holmes, and Val Mayerik. Cover by Bernie Wrightson. A horror anthology from the mind of writer Bruce Jones, featuring art by some of the top illustrators of the time. A man accidentally kills the woman he loves. Soldiers are plagued by rats on the battlefield. A cab driver picks up a fare who wants to go fast, in a rare above-ground story by underground comix legend Rand Holmes. Over His Head; Nightwatch; Infant Terrible; Speed Demons. 32 pages, Full Color. Mature readers. Cover price $1.50.

Warrior (1982 Quality) UK 10 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

United Kingdom.

Label #4691147017

Warpsmiths cover by Garry Leach. Marvelman: "Inside Story" by Alan Moore & Alan Davis. V for Vendetta: "Venom" by Alan Moore and David Lloyd. Warpsmith: "Cold War, Cold Warrior" by Alan Moore & Garry Leach. Shandor, Demon Stalker by Steve Moore & David Jackson. The Spiral Path by Steve Parkhouse & John Ridgeway. Laser Eraser & Pressbutton by Pedro Henry & Steve Dillon. Cover price $2.00.