Auctions: comic books October 1984

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 543D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4713544010

Direct Edition. "Shadows of Vengeance!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Colan and Alfredo Alcala. Bruce Wayne intends to adopt the orphaned Jason Todd, but the devilish Nocturna also has her sights set on the young Robin. However, as she proposes a union with the handsome billionaire, Batman learns Anton Knight, the Thief of Night, is not one to share the affections of Nocturna's love. Plus, Green Arrow finds Doyle being threatened by the Printer's Devil. But, how can that be since Doyle is the Printer's Devil? "It's Not Fair!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Joey Cavalieri. Art by Shawn McManus and Sal Tradani. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 186D CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-1ff4ef2-026

Direct Edition. "Life and Death: Part 1!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Barry Windsor-Smith and Terry Austin. In the tragic aftermath of last issue's events, Storm is left powerless. Now she must attempt to come to terms with this reality in the presence of the man who is inadvertently responsible - Forge. Plus, sinister creatures plot and scheme from the shadows. NOTE: See Uncanny X-Men #198 for the sequel to this story. 52 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 186D CGC 7.0 SS Claremont

Paper: White

Signed by Chris Claremont on 4/11/23

Label #4233892012

Direct Edition. "Life and Death: Part 1!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Barry Windsor-Smith and Terry Austin. In the tragic aftermath of last issue's events, Storm is left powerless. Now she must attempt to come to terms with this reality in the presence of the man who is inadvertently responsible - Forge. Plus, sinister creatures plot and scheme from the shadows. NOTE: See Uncanny X-Men #198 for the sequel to this story. 52 pgs. Cover price $1.00.