Auctions: comic books May 1985

Crossfire (1984 Eclipse) 12 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3841191002

When a Marilyn Monroe impersonator disappears, Crossfire investigates in "The 24th Annual Death of Marilyn Monroe." Script by Mark Evanier and art by Dan Spiegle. Dave Stevens cover. Cover price $1.50.

Peter Porker the Spectacular Spider-Ham (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 1D VF+ 8.5

Direct Edition. J. Jonah Jackal, Chief editor of the Daily Beagle, Peter Porker, ace photographer, and three junior news trainees head off to investigate the St. Croix Trapezoid. However, their flight runs afoul and they crash land on the island home of the most nefarious super-villain of all...Ducktor Doom. Can the Spectacular Spider-Ham defeat the greatest enemy of the Fantastic Furs, save his friends and boss, get the front-page picture, and still keep his secret identity a secret? Brought to you in the hilarious tradition of the Looney Tunes, here comes the Spectacular Spider-Ham. Story by Steve Skeates. Art by Mark Armstrong and Joe Albelo. 32 pages. Cover price $0.65.

Sheena 3-D Special (1985) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4396690010

Stories by Morgan Thomas and S.M. 'Jerry' Iger. Art by Matt Baker, Llamuz, and Robert Hayward Webb, plus 3-D effects by Ray Zone and Tony Alderson. Cover by Dave Stevens. Sometimes listed as Blackthorne 3-D Series (1985) #1. The first issue of Blackthorne's long-running 3-D series, featuring Jerry Igers classic jungle princess, hero of pulps, comics, and the big and small screens. Absent from comics for almost three decades, this presents some of her 1950s adventures in 3-D format, including one by legendary good-girl artist Matt Baker. But the main draw for many fans will be the stunning cover by beloved artist (and Rocketeer creator) Dave Stevens. Also featuring an introduction by creator Jerry Iger, a Snarzan the Ape spoof from Great Comics (1941) #1, and a Congo King story with art by legendary good-girl artist Matt Baker. Heroine in the Jungle; Sargasso of Lost Safaris; Snarzan the Ape in Mein Kemp Von Der Chungle; Congo King; Spoor of the Dancing Skeletons. 32 pages, B&W with 3-D effects. NOTE: Copy may or may not include 3-D glasses. Cover price $2.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 193D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-33143DE-019

Direct Edition. Double Sized Issue - "Warhunt 2!" Guest-starring the New Mutants and Firestar. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green. The warrior mutant Thunderbird comes seeking revenge on the X-Men for the death of his brother, the original Thunderbird (see Uncanny X-Men #95 for Thunderbird's death). His fellow Hellions (the Hellfire Club's version of the New Mutants) Roulette, Empath, and a duped Firestar are coming along for the ride. But when Thunderbird finally comes face-to-face with the man he blames for his brother's death, Charles Xavier, is he ready f to hear the truth? Plus, what is the mysterious Nimrod up to. NOTE: 1st appearance of Firestar. This issue celebrates the first 100 issues of the New X-Men. 52 pgs. Cover price $1.25.