Auctions: comic books July 1984

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 254 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0052850013

Direct Edition. "With Great Power..." Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Rick Leonardi. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Rick Leonardi and Joe Rubinstein. New York's finest retrieve the Hobgoblin's battle van from the bottom of the Hudson River! Nearby the web-slinger cautiously watches the recovery operation with a keen interest! And as it turns out someone else does too! Jack O'Lantern! While the van is being transported through Manhattan, Jack's lackeys steal it! But thanks to a spider tracer, the wall-crawler knows where it is! When Spidey attempts to repo the van, the lantern gets lit! And the Spectacular Spider-Man and Jack O'Lantern let the sparks fly again! Third appearance of Jack O'Lantern. Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson, Betty Brant Leeds, and Aunt May. (Notes: Jack O'Lantern previously appeared in Spectacular Spider-Man 56. The letters page includes a letter from Stan Lee (along with many other letters) praising the "Kid Who Collects Spider-Man" story in Amazing Spider-Man 248.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Batman (1940) 373 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4699337018

Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Dick Giordano. "The Frequency of Fear," script by Doug Moench, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Alfredo Alcala; In the middle of the night, Jason Todd awakes from a terrible nightmare and this has not been the first time; Because of his lack of sleep, the authorities at the Child Welfare Bureau have noticed Jason's decline in performance and the social workers decide to investigate the kid's situation; Meanwhile in Arkham Asylum, a writer would like to have an interview with Jonathan Crane, but he is informed that Crane has been released after his successful recovery; Unaware to the authorities, Crane has simply recovered his mental faculties, which only make him a more deadly threat; Elsewhere, Julia Pennyworth asks Vicki Vale for a job at Picture News Magazine and after clearing their differences, Vicki agrees to help Julia; At night, Joker is bound to stand trial at the Gotham Courthouse, but Scarecrow strikes at the place after seeking revenge after he was used during Joker's previous scheme; Scarecrow breaks into the courthouse and using a new device in the shape of a skull, he is able to create crippling fear in those victims who he aims the device towards; Like this, Scarecrow has easy access to the cells at the courthouse, but a few minutes after his attack, the Bat-Signal is activated; When Scarecrow is about to reach the Joker's cell, Batman arrives at the place and confronts the crook. Story continues in Detective Comics #540. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 208 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4315990009

Cover pencils by David Mazzucchelli, inks by Bob Wiacek. The Deadliest Night of My Life!, script by Harlan Ellison and Arthur Byron Cover, pencils by David Mazzucchelli, inks by Danny Bulanadi; DD is forced to survive the house of death that Death-Stalker's mother has set up as revenge for her son's death. Elektra/Bullseye cameo. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 25D NM- 9.2

First printing. Direct Edition. "Zartan!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Frank Springer and Mike Gustovich. Cobra Commander introduces his deadly new ally! Joes meet Zartan! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st (full) appearance of Zartan. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 25N FN/VF 7.0

First printing. Newsstand Edition. "Zartan!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Frank Springer and Mike Gustovich. Cobra Commander introduces his deadly new ally! Joes meet Zartan! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st (full) appearance of Zartan. Cover price $0.60.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 3D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #68897011ee

Direct Edition. "Tempest Without, Crisis Within!" Part 3 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Can it be true? Do Marvel's Merry Mutants intend to betray the other heroes? Not if Spidey has anything to say about it. It's the Amazing Spider-Man vs. the Uncanny X-Men, and no matter who wins, the heroes lose. Meanwhile, Doctor Doom adds to his already formidable ranks. Enter: the super strong Titania and the fiery Volcana (1st appearance for both). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Moon Knight (1980 1st Series) 38 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4120493013

Final Issue - Part 2 of 2 - "Final Rest!" Written by Alan Zelenetz. Art by Bo Hampton and Armando Gil. Cover by Mike Kaluta. When Moon Knight goes after the body-snatcher, the body the body-snatcher has usurped goes after Moon Knight! Set in Chicago, and featuring the villainy of Zohar! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 44 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4402258012

Direct Edition. The Judas Contract: Part 3 of 4: There Shall Come a Titan! - Written by Marv Wolfman & George Perez. Art by George Perez, Dick Giordano and Mike DeCarlo. Cover by George Perez. Adeline Wilson tells Dick Grayson of the origin of Deathstroke, and Dick assumes the name Nightwing for the first time! Starring Nightwing (intro), Jericho (intro), Deathstroke the Terminator, Terra, Adeline Wilson, H.I.V.E., Wintergreen, Grant Wilson (flashback/cameo) and Jackal. Concludes in New Teen Titans (1980) Annual #3. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 44 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Direct Edition. The Judas Contract: Part 3 of 4: There Shall Come a Titan! - Written by Marv Wolfman & George Perez. Art by George Perez, Dick Giordano and Mike DeCarlo. Cover by George Perez. Adeline Wilson tells Dick Grayson of the origin of Deathstroke, and Dick assumes the name Nightwing for the first time! Starring Nightwing (intro), Jericho (intro), Deathstroke the Terminator, Terra, Adeline Wilson, H.I.V.E., Wintergreen, Grant Wilson (flashback/cameo) and Jackal. Concludes in New Teen Titans (1980) Annual #3. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 44 FN+ 6.5

Direct Edition. The Judas Contract: Part 3 of 4: There Shall Come a Titan! - Written by Marv Wolfman & George Perez. Art by George Perez, Dick Giordano and Mike DeCarlo. Cover by George Perez. Adeline Wilson tells Dick Grayson of the origin of Deathstroke, and Dick assumes the name Nightwing for the first time! Starring Nightwing (intro), Jericho (intro), Deathstroke the Terminator, Terra, Adeline Wilson, H.I.V.E., Wintergreen, Grant Wilson (flashback/cameo) and Jackal. Concludes in New Teen Titans (1980) Annual #3. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Super Powers (1984 1st Series) 1N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4643260024

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Newsstand Edition. Cover art and plot by Jack Kirby, with script by Joey Cavalieri, pencils by Adrian Gonzalez, and inks by Pablo Marcos. Darkseid commands his four mightiest warriors, whom he dubs the "Emissaries of Doom," to go to Earth and divert its heroes so he can go in with his shock troops and "commandeer their world." Based on the cartoon series of the same name. Cover price $0.75.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 183D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4681551022

Direct Edition. "He'll Never Make Me Cry!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green. Peter reveals to Kitty his romantic affair with Zsaji, the beautiful alien healer he met on Battleworld (see Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars [1984] #5), thus breaking the young girl's heart. Determined to set the boy straight, Wolverine and Nightcrawler take Peter out for a night on the town. Unfortunately, they end up at the same bar as the notorious Cain Marko. What follows is the most earthshaking battle between Colossus and the unstoppable Juggernaut ever seen. Plus, the introduction of a deadly new X-Men villain. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.