Auctions: comic books January 1984

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 248N CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4729103018

Newsstand Edition. "And He Strikes Like a Thunderball" Part 2 of 2. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Brett Breeding (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Terry Austin. Much to his chagrin, the web-slinger's journey to Long Island has not uncovered the Hobgoblin; Instead, an Asgardian-powered super-villain! Thunderball! Wow, one of the members on the Wrecking Crew! With the Wrecker's crowbar and his own ball & chain, the mighty Thunderball takes dead aim on the wall-crawler! But the quick-thinking Spider-Man jumps inside a LILCO substation and sets a high voltage trap! Can the web-slinger give Thunderball the shock of his life? Second story: "The Kid Who Collects Spider-Man!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by Ron Frenz (breakdowns) and Terry Austin (finishes). One of the most cherished stories in the annals of the Amazing Spider-Man! The web-slinger visits a terminally ill leukemia patient to make his wish come true! Brief retelling of Spider-Man's origin. Flashback cameos by Aunt May and Uncle Ben. (Notes: Thunderball previously appeared in Iron Man 171. The second story was reprinted in 1994 in the trade paperback: The Very Best of Spider-Man.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 19N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4727283012

1st printing. Newsstand Edition. "Joe Triumphs!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. Destro finds the location of the Joes' Command center and launches a full assault. The Baroness revealed to be alive though severely burned and injured. Plus, the deaths of two major characters! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

Magik (1983 Marvel) 2N FN 6.0

Signed by Ron Frenz. No autograph certification is included.

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Tom Palmer. "Cold Iron Hot Blood!," script by Chris Claremont, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Tom Palmer; Cat trains Illyana to fight; Cat kills Nightcrawler from the alternate timeline. 36 pgs., color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Moon Knight (1980 1st Series) 35 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4048425020

Direct Edition. Special double-sized issue - "Second Wind!" Written by Tony Isabella. Art by Kevin Nowlan, Bob McLeod, Carl Potts and Joe Chiodo. Cover by Carl Potts. How can Moon Knight regain his confidence after the most devastating defeat of his career? If he decides to remain Moon Knight at all, that is? Featuring appearances by the X-Men and Fantastic Four. 52 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

Moon Knight (1980 1st Series) 35N CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #3927749021

Newsstand Edition. Special double-sized issue - "Second Wind!" Written by Tony Isabella. Art by Kevin Nowlan, Bob McLeod, Carl Potts and Joe Chiodo. Cover by Carl Potts. How can Moon Knight regain his confidence after the most devastating defeat of his career? If he decides to remain Moon Knight at all, that is? Featuring appearances by the X-Men and Fantastic Four. 52 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 50N CGC 5.0

Paper: White

Label #3936338005

Newsstand Edition. Special double-size 50th issue. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Akin Garvey. Rom and Starshine are trapped in a shadow dimension and must find a way to return to Earth and prevent the Dire Wraiths from accomplishing their malevolent plans. Witness a startling transformation in Starshine that leaves the Earth woman forever changed. And, a cadre of alien Skrulls arrive in Clairton. What business do the enemies of the Fantastic Four have in Rom's adopted home? Plus, included are bonus posters with art by Richard Konkle and featuring Rom as well as Hybrid one of Rom's deadliest enemies. A tribute for those who have fallen including Steve Jackson, Torpedo, Terminator, Rom's own humanity, and others. A gallery of the heroes who have stood beside Rom including Dr. Strange, Namor, the X-Men. Power Man and Iron Fist, the Soviet Super-Soldiers, and the Fantastic Four. A gallery featuring Rom's arch foes, the horrible denizens of the Dark Nebula known as the Dire Wraiths. And finally the Spaceknights of Galador. Heroes die and the status-quo changes. This one has it all. 48 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Swamp Thing (1982 2nd Series) 20D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #16-24687EB-056

Direct Edition. 1st Alan Moore script on this title. Cover art by Tom Yeates. Loose Ends, script by Alan Moore, art by Dan Day and John Totleben; After beating Arcane, Swamp Thing is trying to find his body; General Sunderland's men follow Liz Tremayne and Dennis Barclay to find Swamp Thing; they are supposed to hunt and kill Swamp Thing; Sunderland's men kill The Swamp Thing, but fail to kill Liz and Dennis. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 339 CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #3961433014

Direct Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. "Something Old, Something New," script and art by Walt Simonson; Odin has the dwarves create a hammer for Bill and sends the alien and his son into space to rescue Bill's people. Appearances by Sif, Odin, and Volstagg. Bullpen Bulletins. Carlin and Simonson's Page O' Thor Stuff; Assistant editor's month shenanigans. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 339 CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Plastic debris between case and inner well

Label #3961433022

Direct Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. "Something Old, Something New," script and art by Walt Simonson; Odin has the dwarves create a hammer for Bill and sends the alien and his son into space to rescue Bill's people. Appearances by Sif, Odin, and Volstagg. Bullpen Bulletins. Carlin and Simonson's Page O' Thor Stuff; Assistant editor's month shenanigans. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Vanguard Illustrated (1983) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4404284010

Edited by David Scroggy. Cover by Dave Stevens. Written by David Campiti, Mike Baron, Darren Auck and Peter Milligan. Art by Cynthy J. Wood and Bob McLeod, Steve Rude, Darren Auck and Brendan McCarthy. Otherworldly tales of science fiction, some with elements of fantasy and the supernatural! Featuring: "Legends of the Stargrazers"; "Sales Call" (part 2 of 4, continues next issue); "The Guest"; and "Freakwave! Part 2: With Ceaseless Turmoil Seething..." (part 2 of 3, continues next issue). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.