Auctions: comic books May 1983

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 526 FN+ 6.5

Direct Edition. This special 68-page square-bound giant edition commemorates Batman's 500th appearance in Detective Comics. The lead story for this issue, "All My Enemies Against Me!" kicks off with an impressive two-page splash featuring a rogue's gallery of Batman's greatest foes--17 of Gotham's worst villains. The Joker isn't depicted only because he arrives late to the council of criminals. It's one wild, book-length saga as Batman, Robin and Batgirl mix it up with the 17, plus the Joker, Catwoman and Killer Crock. This enjoyable story is written by Gerry Conway with impressive art by Don Newton and skilled inking from Alfredo Alcala. 68 pgs. Cover price $1.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 526N CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #2123175019

Newsstand Edition. This special 68-page square-bound giant edition commemorates Batman's 500th appearance in Detective Comics. The lead story for this issue, "All My Enemies Against Me!" kicks off with an impressive two-page splash featuring a rogue's gallery of Batman's greatest foes--17 of Gotham's worst villains. The Joker isn't depicted only because he arrives late to the council of criminals. It's one wild, book-length saga as Batman, Robin and Batgirl mix it up with the 17, plus the Joker, Catwoman and Killer Crock. This enjoyable story is written by Gerry Conway with impressive art by Don Newton and skilled inking from Alfredo Alcala. 68 pgs. Cover price $1.50.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 11D FN/VF 7.0

First Printing. Direct Edition. "The Pipeline Ploy!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. More new Joes are introduced: Gung-Ho, Doc, Snow Job, Airborne, and Wild Bill. Plus, who is the mysterious new enemy - Destro and what is the secret of the deadly HISS tanks. Cover price $0.60.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 129 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Includes paperwork from the Manitoba Collection.

Label #4374720004

"And Much To Ponder Before Dawn" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Vision. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Kerry Gammill. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Ed Hannigan and John Byrne. The Daily Bugle sends one of its veteran reporters, Mr. Andrew Pauncholito, and Peter Parker to a small town in New Hampshire to investigate a series of homicides. Meanwhile, the Vision responds to a late night summons from another small town in the granite state, very close to the one the Bugle is covering. Once the synthezoid avenger arrives, he meets several very amazing people! Namely, Mark Twain, Albert Einstein, Abraham Lincoln, and other brilliant minds from history! What is going on? When Mr. Pauncholito, Peter, and the lynch mob track the alleged murderer to the village of the immortal geniuses, bedlam breaks out! Can Spider-Man and the Vision separate the good guys from the bad guys? And how will the web-slinger protect his secret identity? Cameo appearance by the Scarlet Witch. (Note: The Mad Thinker-created androids first appeared in Captain America 269.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 124 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #3935602021

"Retribution!" Story by Alan Zelenetz. Art by William Johnson and Mike Mignola. As Shang Chi follows the path taken by his father, Fu Manchu, he comes to the temple where the villain was trained. Here the unthinkable happens, the Master of Kung Fu is defeated. But is his spirit renewed? Cover price $0.60.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 31D CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4661408012

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Direct 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.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 31D CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4661408014

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Direct 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.

US 1 (1983) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4610954005

Direct Edition. Story by Al Milgrom. Art by Herb Trimpe. Cover by Al Milgrom. "U.S. 1, Coming At Ya!". 1st appearance U.S. 1 & The Highwayman. Cover price $0.60.