Auctions: comic books April 1984

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 265D CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4664299003

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Direct Edition. A FF double-feature. Story, art, and cover by John Byrne. "The House that Reed Built!" The Fantastic Four, along with many of Earth's defenders, have been missing for months (see Marvel Super-Heroes Secret Wars (1984) #1-12 for details). The infamous Trapster takes this opportunity to see what treasures he can plunder from the all but deserted Baxter Building. However, he'll soon learn that the FF's home is not without its own defenses. "Home is Where the Heart Is!" Guest-starring the Avengers. Sue Richards greets the returning heroes (again see Marvel Super-Heroes Secret Wars (1984) #1-12 for details). But, where is the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing, and who is the mysterious new hero that will take his place in the ranks of the Fantastic Four? 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 14D CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Both Side Edges have gapping, inner well and book are unaffected.

Label #0067265005

Direct Edition. Cover art by Tom Mandrake. 1st appearance of Magik (Illyana Rasputin). Do You Believe In -- Magik?, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Tom Mandrake; S'ym follows Illyana to earth and battles the New Mutants; they learn that Illyana is a mutant, with the power of teleportation, but she keeps her sorcery a secret; Doug gets a scholarship to the Massachusetts Academy, the school run by the Hellfire Club. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.