Auctions: comic books June 1985

Action Comics (1938 DC) 568N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4512793002

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Newsstand Edition. A stage magician's illusion goes haywire. Written by Elliot S. Maggin, with art by Curt Swan and Al Williamson. Also: Craig Boldman, Howard Bender and Alex Nino bring you "The Amazing Matchmaker of Metropolis." Cover by Bender and Jerry Ordway. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 265A CGC 9.8 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4609484008

First printing. Direct Edition. First appearance of Silver Sable. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. "After the Fox!". The Black Fox is on the run! But it's not the Spectacular Spider-Man who's chasing him! It's Silver Sable! An adventurer for hire from the European country of Symkaria! Silver Sable and her Wild Pack pursue the fox through the streets of Manhattan and then later corner him on the waterfront! However, the aging international jewel thief has a wall-crawling guardian angel! Down on the docks, the sparks fly as the web-slinger gives Silver Sable a lesson in diplomacy...superhero-style! Second appearance of the Black Fox. Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, Liz Osborn, and Normie Osborn. (Notes: Silver Sable appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 279. The Black Fox returns in Web of Spider-Man 14. There is a second printing of this issue published in 1992. The second printing features a gray cover and a yellow dog ear touting the first appearance of Silver Sable. This story was also reprinted in Marvel Tales 277.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 279N CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4541972024

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Newsstand Edition. "Crack of Doom!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Wyatt Wingfoot. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Jerry Ordway. Cover by John Byrne. Doctor Doom has done the unthinkable! He has launched the Baxter Building into outer space and destroyed the Fantastic Four's headquarters leaving the heroes exposed to the harsh vacuum of space. Even if the FF can somehow survive this devastating attack, can they hope to defeat this new, even deadlier, Doctor Doom? 35 pgs. Cover price $0.65.

Swamp Thing (1982 2nd Series) 37 CGC 9.6 SS Bissette/Veitch/Totleben

Paper: White

Signed by Stephen Bissette on 9/3/23, Rick Veitch on 9/19/23 & John Totleben on 9/26/23.

Label #2769491004

"Growth Patterns!" Written by Alan Moore, with art by Rick Veitch and John Totleben. Cover by Stephen Bissette and Totleben. New "Growth Patterns" and other strange abilities emerge in Swamp Thing as he fights for survival. NOTE: 1st appearance of John Constantine, Hellblazer. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Thing (1983 1st Series Marvel) 24 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-33125D9-082

"One Man's Prison!" Story by Mike Carlin. Art by Ron Wilson and Joe Sinnott. A sudden attack by the sinister Miracle Man causes a monstrous battle between the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing and the super strong Rhino. However, these man-beasts may soon learn that they have more in common than they realized. 32 pages, FC Cover price $0.65.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 356N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4525066009

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Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Bob Layton, inks by Jackson Guice. "The Power and the Pride," script by Bob Harras, pencils by Jackson Guice, inks by Bob Layton; Hercules tries to resolve a dispute between some boys as to who is stronger, he or Thor; embellishment ensues. Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $0.65. Cover price $0.65.