Auctions: comic books October 1984

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 300D VF+ 8.5

Direct 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. 52 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Marvel Age (1983 Marvel) 19 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4549451013

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.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 146 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4657810016

"Hero Worship!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Nomad. Script by Cary Burkett. Pencils by Greg LaRocque. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Greg LaRocque and Joe Rubinstein. Nomad and the web-slinger are chasing a young thief through the back alleys of Manhattan, when they stumble across a recruiting event being hosted by the Taskmaster! The super-villain with the photogenic reflexes is auditioning lackeys for his new client, the Black Abbott! What a wonderful training opportunity for the new recruits! However, Spider-Man (in his black costume) and Nomad are not interested in playing along! Can the duo corral the elusive Taskmaster? First appearance of the Black Abbott. (Note: The Taskmaster previously appeared in Avengers 223.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 59D CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #22-2D0A2F1-013

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Direct Edition. Guest-starring Ant-Man. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko (legendary Spider-Man artist) and Bob Layton. As Ant-Man and the military try to stay alive amidst a swarm of mutated insects, Rom and Starshine venture into the sub-atomic realm in search of the source that has caused the insects transformation. Also, Starshine learns a valuable of lesson in mercy. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 186D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4634607009

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.

Warlord (1976 1st Series DC) 86 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4495200022

Now back with Tara in his own time, Morgan comes across a secret room which reveals some answers to his past adventures in "The Forever Man." Script by Cary Burkett and art by Dan Jurgens and Mike DeCarlo. Issue also has backup story, The Barren Earth in "Capture the Qlov." Script by Gary Cohn and art by Ron Randall. Issue also has full page ad for Arak , Warlord, and Hercules action figure toys from Remco. Cover price $0.75.