Auctions: comic books October 1983

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 83A CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4594524017

"Delusions" Part 3 of 3. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Greg LaRocque. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Greg LaRocque and Al Milgrom. Peter Parker and Ben Urich attend the Punisher's arraignment hearing at the courthouse. It's a sad ending for Frank Castle as the once proud vigilante is sentenced to a mental institution for his attacks on the civilian populace. However, the one-man war against crime will return with a vengeance in his Limited Series! (Punisher 1st series 1986). Meanwhile, the Black Cat is gradually recovering from her injuries and suggests to the web-slinger the possibility of becoming his crime fighting partner. Brief origin on the Punisher. Cameo appearance by Captain Jean DeWolff. (Notes: This three-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 220, 221, and 222. There was some controversy at the time over the characterization (mentally unstable/borderline psychotic) of the Punisher in these issues, as his persona was somewhat different from his prior appearances.) 32 pages Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 222. Cover price $0.60.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 76D.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4629109024

Direct Edition. This issue does not have a Bubblicious insert (or insert opened and removed). Luke, Leia and Kiro fight for their lives, Artoo comes to Lando, Chewie and Threepio's aid, and Darth Vader is most displeased with events on Iskalon in "Artoo-Detoo To The Rescue". Script by Jo Duffy, breakdowns by Ron Frenz, finishes by Tom Palmer. Palmer cover. Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 174 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4634607012

"Romances!" Guest-starring the Starjammers. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Paul Smith and Bob Wiacek. Cyclops must make a tough decision - stay with the X-Men or leave the Earth with his father and the Starjammers. Plus, Kitty and Peter's first kiss. And the startling return of one of the X-Men's deadliest adversaries! 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.