Auctions: comic books April 1985

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 263 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0969614013

"The Spectacular Spider-Kid!" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Brett Breeding and John Beatty. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. Ollie Osnick is back! And this time with a brand new moniker: the Spectacular Spider-Kid! In his own red and blue costume with mechanical arms, the Spider-Kid patrols the dangerous streets of New York City to fight crime! But once the novice superhero runs afoul of a local street gang, he needs help from his favorite web-slinger! Will the real wall-crawler pull Ollie's fat out of the fire one more time? Meanwhile at the hospital, Harry Osborn anxiously awaits the birth of his son. First appearance of Normie Osborn. Cameo appearances by Liz (Allan) Osborn, Mary Jane Watson, and the Black Cat. First 65¢ issue. (Notes: Ollie Osnick previously appeared in Spectacular Spider-Man 72. Spider-Man dons his black (non-symbiote) costume in this issue. The first issue of the Web of Spider-Man (1st) series was also published this month. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 276.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.65.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 169N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4556212022

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Newsstand Edition. Cover art by John Buscema. Tomb of the Scarlet Mage!, script by Michael Fleisher, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Bob Camp; Conan is led to a demon-blade to defend himself; Then visions guide Conan to where the wizard who led him to the blade is entombed. The letters page contains a statement of ownership--average print run 410,058; average paid circulation 205,751. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65. Cover price $0.65.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4664298021

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Direct Edition. "The Summoning!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez and Dick Giordano. This is it, the biggest, and arguably most important, event in the history of the DCU. A wave of unstoppable destructive force is sweeping across the multiverse and indiscriminately destroying everything in its path. Nothing seems able to stop it. The Crime Syndicate of Amerika (evil versions of the JLA) of Earth-3 die trying, along with their world. Batman receives an ominous warning from the Flash. Weather and natural disasters are out of control. An eclectic group of heroes and villains from around the multiverse are assembled to halt the death and destruction, and the being known as the Monitor may be the only one who can help them. 1st appearance of Alexander Luthor. Featuring the deaths of the Crime Syndicate of Amerika and Lex Luthor of Earth-3. NOTE: What can I say about "Crisis" accept that it's epic, meaningful, engrossing, and grand in scope. As an eleven year old comic fan, I remember being absolutely blown away by this story. Marv Wolfman and George Perez are truly masters of their craft. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.75.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 101D FN+ 6.5

Direct Edition. "Echoes" Script by Cary Burkett. Pencils by Juan Alacantara. Inks by Jack Abel. Cover by John Byrne. A new era begins for the Spectacular Spider-Man as the Black Cat has departed his life. However, the breakup with Felicia has left the web-slinger in a melancholy mood, so he visits the site of his greatest heartbreak...the Brooklyn Bridge. The events of Amazing Spider-Man 121 still haunt the wall-crawler, but life goes on...and so does crime in the big city. When Blacklash takes a hostage after bungling a burglary attempt, the spectacular one swings into action! Flashback cameos of Gwen Stacy and the Green Goblin. First 65¢ issue. (Note: The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 337,108; average paid circulation 180,498.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 192D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4638955008

Direct Edition. "Fun 'N' Games!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green. Warlock's, the techno-organic creature that has befriended the New Mutants, past comes back to haunt his new friends. Colossus, Nightcrawler, and Rogue find themselves in the fight of their lives when Warlock's malevolent father Magus comes calling. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 192D CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0947234020

Direct Edition. "Fun 'N' Games!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green. Warlock's, the techno-organic creature that has befriended the New Mutants, past comes back to haunt his new friends. Colossus, Nightcrawler, and Rogue find themselves in the fight of their lives when Warlock's malevolent father Magus comes calling. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65.

Warlord (1976 1st Series DC) 92 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4505081022

Morgan and company make plans to reclaim the city of Shamballah in "Evil in Ebony." Script by Cary Burkett and art by Alan Kupperberg and Pablo Marcos. Issue also has full page ad for Arak , Warlord, and Hercules action figure toys from Remco. Cover price $0.75.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.8 Vess Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4646302004

Direct Edition. "Til Death Do Us Part!" Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Greg LaRocque and Jim Mooney. Painted cover by Charles Vess. The alien symbiote (aka black costume) ambushes Peter Parker while he is getting dressed. Now Spider-Man must battle the black costume and the new Vulturions on his way to the Baxter Building! Meanwhile, Aunt May laments Peter's decision to drop out of graduate school. (Note: The Web of Spiderman series essentially replaced the Marvel Team-Up title as Marvel's third regular series featuring Spider-Man.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.4 Vess Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4632048023

Direct Edition. "Til Death Do Us Part!" Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Greg LaRocque and Jim Mooney. Painted cover by Charles Vess. The alien symbiote (aka black costume) ambushes Peter Parker while he is getting dressed. Now Spider-Man must battle the black costume and the new Vulturions on his way to the Baxter Building! Meanwhile, Aunt May laments Peter's decision to drop out of graduate school. (Note: The Web of Spiderman series essentially replaced the Marvel Team-Up title as Marvel's third regular series featuring Spider-Man.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 1D CGC 8.5 Vess Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4621814003

Direct Edition. "Til Death Do Us Part!" Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Greg LaRocque and Jim Mooney. Painted cover by Charles Vess. The alien symbiote (aka black costume) ambushes Peter Parker while he is getting dressed. Now Spider-Man must battle the black costume and the new Vulturions on his way to the Baxter Building! Meanwhile, Aunt May laments Peter's decision to drop out of graduate school. (Note: The Web of Spiderman series essentially replaced the Marvel Team-Up title as Marvel's third regular series featuring Spider-Man.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 1N CGC 9.8 Vess Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4660165025

Newsstand Edition. "Til Death Do Us Part!" Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Greg LaRocque and Jim Mooney. Painted cover by Charles Vess. The alien symbiote (aka black costume) ambushes Peter Parker while he is getting dressed. Now Spider-Man must battle the black costume and the new Vulturions on his way to the Baxter Building! Meanwhile, Aunt May laments Peter's decision to drop out of graduate school. (Note: The Web of Spiderman series essentially replaced the Marvel Team-Up title as Marvel's third regular series featuring Spider-Man.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.