Auctions: comic books October 1984

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 15D CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4541641002

Direct Edition. "Blind Date!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Sub-Mariner. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Bob Wiacek. More is revealed about the creature which lurks in the lake. Plus, the Sub-Mariner and Puck make a startling discovery about the aquatic heroine, Marrina. And don't miss the return of Alpha Flight's most dangerous adversary. Cover price $0.60.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 136 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4546940003

"Bodies and Souls!" Written by Peter B. Gillis. Art by Don Perlin and Kim DeMulder. Cover by Frank Cirocco. Cloud's secret--revealed! It's going to give you a moment's pause! It's a lousy time for a major revelation as far as the Defenders are concerned, though--'cause they've got to battle Shafik Wazzan and their own Gargoyle! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 28 CBCS 9.6 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 3/23/2021. Direct Edition.

Label #21-1984474-001

1st printing - "Swampfire!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Marie Severin and Andy Mushynsky. At last! After another crushing defeat, there seems to be dissension in the Cobra ranks. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 300N CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4552635024

Newsstand Edition. Special double-size issue. "Days of Rage!" Guest-starring Power-Man and Iron Fist, S.H.I.E.L.D., Spider-Man, Daredevil, the Avengers, and Doctor Strange. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Gerry Talaoc. Free of Banner's influence, the Hulk is more enraged and savage than ever before. As he gets his mad-on in the middle of New York City, the green goliath makes short work of the local authorities and S.H.I.E.L.D., even Power Man and Iron Fist can not stand against this monster gone wild. As Spider-Man and Daredevil do all they can to run damage control and protect the innocent bystanders, help arrives. The mighty Avengers are on the scene and what follows is one of the greatest super-hero battles of all time. As the Incredible Hulk and Thor the god of thunder clash the very Earth trembles. As the battle escalates and threatens to destroy the city, Doctor Strange arrives with a spell that could save them all and change the Hulk's life forever. 48 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Marvel Age (1983 Marvel) 19 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #2079814008

Report on "the story behind the Avengers/JLA team-up controversy"; article on Fraggle Rock; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; interview with Tom DeFalco; the origin of Star Comics; Star Comics. Cover (featuring Spider-Man). Cover price $0.35.