Auctions: comic books June 1983

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 500N CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4706714018

Newsstand Edition. Digest sized. Cover pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. The Secret of the Mystery Legionnaire!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Forte; Following the death of Lightning Lad, the LSH recruits new member Legionnaire Lemon, or Marvel Lad, who turns out to be Mon-El, finally cured of his weakness to lead and able to leave the Phantom Zone to join the Legion full-time. The Legion of Substitute Heroes!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Forte. The Secret Power of the Mystery Super-Hero!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Forte. The Return of Lightning Lad!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Forte. Part I: The Legion of Super-Monsters!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Forte. Part II: The Legion's Super-Showdown!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Forte. The Doom of the Super-Heroes--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Forte. 148 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 241 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #2088913003

Direct Edition. "In the Beginning" Part 2 of 2. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Terry Austin. After clashing at the New York Coliseum, the Amazing Spider-Man pursues the Vulture to Staten Island! The cagey old bird has kidnapped his former business partner and taken refuge in a farmhouse (previously used as a hideaway)! The Vulture thinks he's given Spidey the slip! But instead, he's given the web-slinger a chance to clip his aged wings! It's another titanic tussle between the Vulture and your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Origin of the Vulture. Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. (Note: The Vulture returns in Web of Spider-Man 3.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 241 VF 8.0

Direct Edition. "In the Beginning" Part 2 of 2. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Terry Austin. After clashing at the New York Coliseum, the Amazing Spider-Man pursues the Vulture to Staten Island! The cagey old bird has kidnapped his former business partner and taken refuge in a farmhouse (previously used as a hideaway)! The Vulture thinks he's given Spidey the slip! But instead, he's given the web-slinger a chance to clip his aged wings! It's another titanic tussle between the Vulture and your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Origin of the Vulture. Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. (Note: The Vulture returns in Web of Spider-Man 3.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Jon Sable Freelance (1983) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4263592024

Written and Illustrated by Mike Grell. Move over James Bond! Get out of the way Boba Fett! Make space Dr. Seuss?! It's Jon Sable, the best bounty hunter/secret agent in the world, and his "alter ego" B.B. Flemm, popular children's book author. Intrigue, espionage, and good ol' fashioned punch 'em in the mouth action abound in this series by noted Jack of all trades, Mike Grell. In this issue: "The Iron Monster!" When a conspiracy to kill then President, Ronald Reagan, transpires, Ronnie himself takes matters into his own hands and hires Jon Sable. Turns out, the hired assasin is an old war buddy of Sable's who is every bit as good as he is. Will Sable be able to save the leader of the free world in time, or will it be bedtime for Bonzo? Cover price $1.00.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4744917004

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.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 3 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4737553001

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.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 3 FN/VF 7.0

Staple rust.

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.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 3 FN+ 6.5

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.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 3 FN+ 6.5

Staple rust.

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.