Auctions: comic books May 1983

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 31N CGC 9.4

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Newsstand Edition

Label #4512462001

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Newsstand Edition. The Brotherhood of Evil's actions unleash the darkness within Raven in "Inferno!" Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Script by Marv Wolfman, layouts by George Perez, inks by Romeo Tanghal. Speedy, Frances Kane. Perez cover. Cover price $0.60.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 78N CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4756092012

Newsstand Edition. "The Long Goodbye!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Al Milgrom (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom. Peter Parker spends the day taking care of personal business in case he loses his upcoming fight with Dr. Octopus. He has lunch with old friends Flash Thompson and Harry Osborn, and then makes a special trip to Queens to visit Aunt May. Meanwhile back at the hospital, Captain DeWolff and her police officers are guarding the Black Cat until Spider-Man returns. With all the goodbyes said, the stage is now set for another great Spider-Man vs. Doc Ock showdown! Cameo appearances by the Punisher, Boomerang, and the Black Cat's mother (aka Lydia Hardy). (Notes: Due to Peter's decision in Amazing Spider-Man 243 to drop out of graduate school, this issue marks the final appearances of the ESU supporting cast (including Dr. Sloan and Marcy Kane) in the Spectacular Spider-Man title. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 377,302; average paid circulation 172,262.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 331 CGC 4.5

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Label #4605547005

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Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Bob Hall, inks by Joe Sinnott. Thor continues battling the Crusader in "Holy War," script by Alan Zelenetz, pencils by Bob Hall, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor is wounded by the Crusader and Sif takes him to Asgard to be healed by Odin; Upon his return Thor defeats the Crusader. Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 169N CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4530594022

Newsstand Edition. "Catacombs!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Paul Smith and Bob Wiacek. Angel has been kidnaped by a fanatical group of mutants that live below the streets of Manhattan. Now the X-Men race against the clock to save the life of the former teammate, but are they ready for what they find in the tunnels of the Morlocks? NOTE: 1st appearance of Callisto and the Morlocks. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.