Auctions: comic books June 1983

Berni Wrightson Master of the Macabre (1983) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1164913010

Cover, stories, and art by Berni Wrightson. "The muck monster." 7 pages. Reprinted from Eerie #68. In a variation on the Frankenstein story, the monster gains his freedom in a very unusual way. "The Pepper Lake Monster." 10 pages. Reprinted from Eerie #58. A man attempts to capture the famous Pepper Lake Monster. Even if he succeeds though, the townspeople might have other ideas. "The Black Cat." 12 pages. Reprinted from Creepy #62. Adapted from the story by Edgar Allen Poe. A couples pet cat develops an intense interest in the man of the house. When this attention drives the man to the brink of madness, the man takes drastic action. The ebony feline may have the last laugh however. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.50.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 81 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Canadian Price Variant.

Label #4535473004

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Final Issue - Part 2 of 2 - "The End of the Ghost Rider!" Story by J.M. DeMatteis and Bob Budiansky. Art by Bob Budiansky and Kevin Dzubans. Centurious has captured the soul of Johnny Blaze, weakening Zarathos. The only way to save both their lives is for a hellspawn to make the ultimate sacrifice. Johnny Blaze's future and eternal soul rely on the courage and pity of a demon he has been at war with for years. Get ready for the last ride of the Ghost Rider! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4468515001

First appearance of Lobo. "Assault on Euphorix." Harry Hokum interrogates Kalista. The Omega Men try to keep the Citadel from taking over Euphorix. Chapter two of the Citadel War. Script by Roger Slifer, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Giffen and DeCarlo. Cover price $1.00.