Auctions: comic books November 1983

Amazing Heroes (1981) 35 FN/VF 7.0

In this issue: Hero History of the Inferior Five; Bill Mantlo discusses Marvel's Jack of Hearts; interview with Dan Jurgens, Warlord's new artist. Plus: Editorial; Star Wars comic strip by Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson continues; Newsflashes; Coming Comics; Comics in Review - Thor, Mars, Amazing Spider-Man, Wonder Woman; Amazing Readers; Potpourri by Jim Korkis. Cover by Kevin Nowlan. NOTE: This issue features the 2nd preview of Spider-Man's Black Costume (before its debut in The Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #252). See Comics Journal (1977) #85 for the 1st preview. Cover price $1.95.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 532 FN/VF 7.0

Last 60c cover-priced issue. "Laugh, Killer, Laugh!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Colan and Bob Smith. Vicki Vale is tied to the train tracks of Joker's amusement park from hell. Can the Caped Crusader free himself in time to save the woman he loves from a horrible fate? Plus, Green Arrow's arms caper concludes in "Soft Target!" Story by Joey Cavalieri. Art by Jerome Moore, Adrian Gonzales, and Sal Trapani. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 289 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4668491003

Direct Edition. "A.I.M. for the Top!" Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott. A.I.M. (Advanced Idea Mechanics) attempts to assassinate their mechanical creation Modok but the sinister monster escapes vowing revenge. Meanwhile, the Abomination, against his wishes, attacks Bruce Banner hoping to slay him. When he fails yet again, he makes off with Dr. Kate Waynesboro. Confronted by General Ross and Betty, the Hulk must make a decision that will change everything. 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Marvel Tails (1983 Marvel) 1N VF- 7.5

Newsstand Edition. 1st appearances of Spider-Ham, Hulk Bunny, Goose Rider and more. Cover by Steve Mellor. Written by Tom DeFalco and Steve Mellor. Art by Mark Armstrong, Steve Mellor and Joe Albelo. Captain Americat and Spider-Ham investigate a saboteur destroying a video arcade and run up against Hulk Bunny in "If He Should Punch Me!" by Tom DeFalco, Mark Armstrong and Joe Albelo. Characters in this story: Spider-Ham [Peter Porker]; Captain Americat; Hulk Bunny; J. Jonah Jackal; The Gopher Gang (villain); Masked Marauder (villain). Plus: "Goose Rider" back-up story by Steve Mellor. Characters in this story: Goose Rider; Chainsaw (villain). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.60.

Ronin (1983) 3 CGC 9.4 SS Miller

Paper: White

Signed by Frank Miller on 04/10/2021.

Label #2613350022

Cover by Frank Miller. Ronin: Book Three, script and art by Frank Miller; Ronin ends up in the middle of a gang war while Casey McKenna leads an Aquarius search team to locate him. Back cover testimonials by Joe Kubert, Archie Goodwin, and John Byrne, art by Frank Miller. 52 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 337N CGC 9.6 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4167187008

Newsstand Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. Beta Ray Bill (first appearance) becomes Thor in "Doom!", script and art by Walt Simonson; Nick Fury asks Thor's aid in investigating an alien ship heading for earth; Thor arrives and triggers the awakening of an alien protector, Beta Ray Bill; Bill bests Thor and takes up his hammer only to be accidentally summoned to Asgard by Odin who thinks he is summoning Thor. Brief appearances by Nick Fury, Loki, Sif, Balder, Heimdall, Volstagg, and Odin. First appearance of Lorelei (sister of the Enchantress). Begins Walt Simonson's run on Thor (through #382). Bullpen Bulletins. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 337N CGC 9.4 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Label #2026140012

Newsstand Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. Beta Ray Bill (first appearance) becomes Thor in "Doom!", script and art by Walt Simonson; Nick Fury asks Thor's aid in investigating an alien ship heading for earth; Thor arrives and triggers the awakening of an alien protector, Beta Ray Bill; Bill bests Thor and takes up his hammer only to be accidentally summoned to Asgard by Odin who thinks he is summoning Thor. Brief appearances by Nick Fury, Loki, Sif, Balder, Heimdall, Volstagg, and Odin. First appearance of Lorelei (sister of the Enchantress). Begins Walt Simonson's run on Thor (through #382). Bullpen Bulletins. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 337N CGC 9.2 Newsstand Variant

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2056277001

Newsstand Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. Beta Ray Bill (first appearance) becomes Thor in "Doom!", script and art by Walt Simonson; Nick Fury asks Thor's aid in investigating an alien ship heading for earth; Thor arrives and triggers the awakening of an alien protector, Beta Ray Bill; Bill bests Thor and takes up his hammer only to be accidentally summoned to Asgard by Odin who thinks he is summoning Thor. Brief appearances by Nick Fury, Loki, Sif, Balder, Heimdall, Volstagg, and Odin. First appearance of Lorelei (sister of the Enchantress). Begins Walt Simonson's run on Thor (through #382). Bullpen Bulletins. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 337N CGC 8.5 Newsstand Variant

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4681352001

Newsstand Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. Beta Ray Bill (first appearance) becomes Thor in "Doom!", script and art by Walt Simonson; Nick Fury asks Thor's aid in investigating an alien ship heading for earth; Thor arrives and triggers the awakening of an alien protector, Beta Ray Bill; Bill bests Thor and takes up his hammer only to be accidentally summoned to Asgard by Odin who thinks he is summoning Thor. Brief appearances by Nick Fury, Loki, Sif, Balder, Heimdall, Volstagg, and Odin. First appearance of Lorelei (sister of the Enchantress). Begins Walt Simonson's run on Thor (through #382). Bullpen Bulletins. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 337N FN- 5.5 Newsstand Variant

Newsstand Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. Beta Ray Bill (first appearance) becomes Thor in "Doom!", script and art by Walt Simonson; Nick Fury asks Thor's aid in investigating an alien ship heading for earth; Thor arrives and triggers the awakening of an alien protector, Beta Ray Bill; Bill bests Thor and takes up his hammer only to be accidentally summoned to Asgard by Odin who thinks he is summoning Thor. Brief appearances by Nick Fury, Loki, Sif, Balder, Heimdall, Volstagg, and Odin. First appearance of Lorelei (sister of the Enchantress). Begins Walt Simonson's run on Thor (through #382). Bullpen Bulletins. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.