Auctions: comic books April 1983

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 239N VF 8.0

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 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Canadian Price Variant.

Label #4613197012

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.

Blip (1983 Marvel) 3 FN/VF 7.0

Water spots.

Edited by Joe Claro. Video games in school?! Featuring PLAYER'S CHOICE: A review of ColecoVision and a new substitute for the joystick. Plus, the feature Find-the-Fake: four new games that sound too good to be true - but three of them are real! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 197 VF- 7.5

Cover by Jim Aparo. "The Autobiography of Bruce Wayne!", script by Alan Brennert, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by George Freeman; This majority of this story is a flashback to 1955 that explains how the Earth-Two Batman cast aside Batwoman (Katherine Kane) and married Catwoman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Dark Crystal (1983) 1N CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4611916023

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Newsstand Edition. "The Dark Crystal: Part 1 of 2!" Adapted by David Anthony Kraft. Art by Bret Blevins and Vince Colletta. This is the official comics adaptation of the Jim Henson epic fantasy adventure film! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 525D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4271552004

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Dick Giordano. "Confrontation," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Dan Jurgens, inks by Dick Giordano; Batman is unsuccessful in finding the body of Killer Croc after their battle, but the Dark Knight is hesitant to declare the criminal dead; Less than twenty four hours later, an angered Vickie Vale ends her date with Bruce Wayne after Bruce, in essence, tells the news editor that their relationship is not serious; At the Sloan Circus, Robin tells Joe and Trina Todd about Killer Croc and his ties to the group that is trying to extort money from the circus. "Mob Rules! III: The Irresistible Rise of Machiavelli," script by Joey Cavalieri, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Ron Randall; Green Arrow disarms the gunsel with a mace arrow, and disarms the hood covering the mayor as well. Machiavelli beats a retreat, but crashes a Teamsters Union meeting later. 2nd appearance Jason Todd. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) Canadian Price Variant 324 FN- 5.5

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Rodin Rodriguez. The Slayer and the Slain, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Dennis Jensen; While Fiona Webb waits at the altar, Flash engages in an epic battle with Reverse-Flash and ends up killing him to save Barry's bride to be; Kid Flash makes a guest appearance; This leads to the dominant story-line of the last 26 issues, the trial of Flash for the murder of Prof Zoom. Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Intellivision ad. Warlord toy ad from Remco. Batman and the Outsiders ad, art by Jim Aparo. Meanwhile… column by Dick Giordano. Universal Monsters model kits ad from Monogram. Tron Atari 2600 ad. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 10D FN 6.0

First printing. Direct Edition. Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Chic Stone. "A Nice Little Town Like Ours..!" The Joes have their work cut out for them as they investigate an entire town that is a front for a Cobra operation. Featuring the 1st flashbacks of to Snake-eyes' mysterious past and ninja training. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Dr. Venom. Cover price $0.60.

Moon Knight (1980 1st Series) 30 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3947935011

Part 2 of 2 - "The Moonwraith, Three Sixes, and a Beast!" Guest-starring Werewolf by Night (Jack Russel). Written by Doug Moench. Art and cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Moon Knight helps save Werewolf by Night from a Satanic cult. Back cover features Kevin Nowlan art. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

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

Paper: White

Label #4505527007

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 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1213147016

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.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 70D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4629109022

Direct Edition. A flashback tale finds Han, Luke, Leia, Chewie, Threepio and Artoo landing on Stenos in search of a rebel base in "The Stenax Shuffle". Script by Mary Jo Duffy, pencils by Kerry Gammill and Ron Frenz (uncredited), inks by Tom Palmer. Rik Duel, Dani, Chihdo. Palmer cover. Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 168D VF+ 8.5

Direct Edition. "Professor Xavier is a Jerk!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Paul Smith and Bob Wiacek. Professor X has ordered Kitty to leave the ranks of the X-Men, a position she feels she's earned, and join the ranks of the neophyte heroes in training the New Mutants. Needless to say, Kitty is not happy about her mentor's decision. Wolverine begins a leave of absence from the team. Meanwhile, Xavier attempts to adjust to his new body... a body that enables him to walk! Plus, the deadly Sidrian Hunters return (last seen in Uncanny X-Men #154). And in Alaska, Scott runs into a very familiar face. Wolverine's story continues in Wolverine (1982 Limited Series) #1. NOTE: 1st appearance of Madelyne Pryor. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 168D VF+ 8.5

Direct Edition. "Professor Xavier is a Jerk!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Paul Smith and Bob Wiacek. Professor X has ordered Kitty to leave the ranks of the X-Men, a position she feels she's earned, and join the ranks of the neophyte heroes in training the New Mutants. Needless to say, Kitty is not happy about her mentor's decision. Wolverine begins a leave of absence from the team. Meanwhile, Xavier attempts to adjust to his new body... a body that enables him to walk! Plus, the deadly Sidrian Hunters return (last seen in Uncanny X-Men #154). And in Alaska, Scott runs into a very familiar face. Wolverine's story continues in Wolverine (1982 Limited Series) #1. NOTE: 1st appearance of Madelyne Pryor. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 168D VF+ 8.5

Direct Edition. "Professor Xavier is a Jerk!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Paul Smith and Bob Wiacek. Professor X has ordered Kitty to leave the ranks of the X-Men, a position she feels she's earned, and join the ranks of the neophyte heroes in training the New Mutants. Needless to say, Kitty is not happy about her mentor's decision. Wolverine begins a leave of absence from the team. Meanwhile, Xavier attempts to adjust to his new body... a body that enables him to walk! Plus, the deadly Sidrian Hunters return (last seen in Uncanny X-Men #154). And in Alaska, Scott runs into a very familiar face. Wolverine's story continues in Wolverine (1982 Limited Series) #1. NOTE: 1st appearance of Madelyne Pryor. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 168D VF 8.0

Direct Edition. "Professor Xavier is a Jerk!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Paul Smith and Bob Wiacek. Professor X has ordered Kitty to leave the ranks of the X-Men, a position she feels she's earned, and join the ranks of the neophyte heroes in training the New Mutants. Needless to say, Kitty is not happy about her mentor's decision. Wolverine begins a leave of absence from the team. Meanwhile, Xavier attempts to adjust to his new body... a body that enables him to walk! Plus, the deadly Sidrian Hunters return (last seen in Uncanny X-Men #154). And in Alaska, Scott runs into a very familiar face. Wolverine's story continues in Wolverine (1982 Limited Series) #1. NOTE: 1st appearance of Madelyne Pryor. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 168D VF 8.0

Direct Edition. "Professor Xavier is a Jerk!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Paul Smith and Bob Wiacek. Professor X has ordered Kitty to leave the ranks of the X-Men, a position she feels she's earned, and join the ranks of the neophyte heroes in training the New Mutants. Needless to say, Kitty is not happy about her mentor's decision. Wolverine begins a leave of absence from the team. Meanwhile, Xavier attempts to adjust to his new body... a body that enables him to walk! Plus, the deadly Sidrian Hunters return (last seen in Uncanny X-Men #154). And in Alaska, Scott runs into a very familiar face. Wolverine's story continues in Wolverine (1982 Limited Series) #1. NOTE: 1st appearance of Madelyne Pryor. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 168D FN/VF 7.0

Direct Edition. "Professor Xavier is a Jerk!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Paul Smith and Bob Wiacek. Professor X has ordered Kitty to leave the ranks of the X-Men, a position she feels she's earned, and join the ranks of the neophyte heroes in training the New Mutants. Needless to say, Kitty is not happy about her mentor's decision. Wolverine begins a leave of absence from the team. Meanwhile, Xavier attempts to adjust to his new body... a body that enables him to walk! Plus, the deadly Sidrian Hunters return (last seen in Uncanny X-Men #154). And in Alaska, Scott runs into a very familiar face. Wolverine's story continues in Wolverine (1982 Limited Series) #1. NOTE: 1st appearance of Madelyne Pryor. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 168D FN/VF 7.0

Direct Edition. "Professor Xavier is a Jerk!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Paul Smith and Bob Wiacek. Professor X has ordered Kitty to leave the ranks of the X-Men, a position she feels she's earned, and join the ranks of the neophyte heroes in training the New Mutants. Needless to say, Kitty is not happy about her mentor's decision. Wolverine begins a leave of absence from the team. Meanwhile, Xavier attempts to adjust to his new body... a body that enables him to walk! Plus, the deadly Sidrian Hunters return (last seen in Uncanny X-Men #154). And in Alaska, Scott runs into a very familiar face. Wolverine's story continues in Wolverine (1982 Limited Series) #1. NOTE: 1st appearance of Madelyne Pryor. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.