Auctions: comic books July 1985

All Star Squadron (1981) 47N FN+ 6.5

Water spotting.

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Tony De Zuniga. The Secret Origin of Dr. Fate, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane (pages 2-23) and Mike Clark (pages 1, 24), inks by Vince Colletta; story explaining the differences between Dr. Fate's helmets. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 385 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4681533001

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Paris Cullins, inks by Bob Smith. "Day of Doom" starring Batman, Robin (Jason Todd), Alfred Pennyworth, Vicki Vale, Commissioner Gordon, Harvey Bullock, and Calendar Man, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Rick Hoberg and Charles Patton, inks by Alfredo Alcala; Calendar Man has promised to kill Robin on the first day of spring; After being forbidden to leave the batcave, Robin disobeys Batman and goes after Calendar Man himself. Part 3 of 3, continued from Detective Comics (1937) #551. Missive by letter hack T.M. Maple. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 83N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4700891009

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Newsstand Edition. It's up to Superman, Batman and the Outsiders (Black Lightning, Halo, Geo-Force, Katana and Metamorpho) to take on the Outsider and Ira Quimby (I.Q.) in "Shadow of the Outsider!" Written by Mike W. Barr. Art by Irv Novick & Dave Hunt. Cover by Jim Aparo. Cover price $0.75.

Groo the Wanderer (1985 Marvel) 5N CGC 8.5 JSA Aragones

Paper: White

Sergio Aragones Authenticated Autograph on page 1. Newsstand Edition.

Label #4695725005

Newsstand Edition. Comic featuring the humorous misadventures of the mighty (physically) but not-so-great (mentally) warrior named Groo. This issue features "Slavers" in which Groo mistakenly joins up with a slave ship. Story and art credits: Sergio Aragones. Cover price $0.75.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 196N CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4154019006

Newsstand Edition. Untitled Story. Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Rich Buckler. Inks by Ian Akin and Brian Garvey. Cover by Rich Buckler. It's an unusual tale as Tony Stark must battle two iron men to save his friends at Circuits Maximus! After Godzilla retrieves the gray armor from the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, he brings it to Dr. Demonicus! And the demented doctor immediately dons it and heads inland to kill Iron Man! In the meantime a bizarre supernatural force called the Omnos assembles the red and gold armor left behind in the Gorge! And flies it to the Golden State to be reunited with Rhodey! So over the skies of Northern California; Dr. Demonicus in the retro armor, Omnos in the new armor, and Tony Stark incognito wage an improbable battle for iron supremacy! Appearances by Shaman, Hawkeye, Clytemnestra Erwin, Morley Erwin, and Obadiah Stane. (Notes: Dr. Demonicus returns in Avengers West Coast #70. Tony Stark and Jim Rhodes appear next in the first issue of the Secret Wars II (1985 Marvel) limited series.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.65.

Rocket Raccoon (1985 Marvel) 3 VF/NM 9.0

Written by: Bill Mantlo Pencils by: Mike Mignola. The Book of Revelations Rocket is on the run from the many forces at play in the toy war. Blackjack, having to side with Rocket, guides the crew to the robot half of Half-World. There the group is met by Uncle Pylo who reveals the true history of Half-World and a way to end the war. Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 6 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4713544001

The Decepticons begin a conquest of Earth and it starts with Shockwave's attack on a new oil drilling platform off of the Oregon coast. Meanwhile, Buster tries to help Optimus Prime who is a prisoner in the Ark in "The Worse of Two Evils." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Alan Kupperberg. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd, 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #1 to #9. Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 6 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4700857003

The Decepticons begin a conquest of Earth and it starts with Shockwave's attack on a new oil drilling platform off of the Oregon coast. Meanwhile, Buster tries to help Optimus Prime who is a prisoner in the Ark in "The Worse of Two Evils." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Alan Kupperberg. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd, 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #1 to #9. Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 6 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4713511001

The Decepticons begin a conquest of Earth and it starts with Shockwave's attack on a new oil drilling platform off of the Oregon coast. Meanwhile, Buster tries to help Optimus Prime who is a prisoner in the Ark in "The Worse of Two Evils." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Alan Kupperberg. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd, 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #1 to #9. Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 6 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4713511003

The Decepticons begin a conquest of Earth and it starts with Shockwave's attack on a new oil drilling platform off of the Oregon coast. Meanwhile, Buster tries to help Optimus Prime who is a prisoner in the Ark in "The Worse of Two Evils." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Alan Kupperberg. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd, 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #1 to #9. Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 6 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4713511004

The Decepticons begin a conquest of Earth and it starts with Shockwave's attack on a new oil drilling platform off of the Oregon coast. Meanwhile, Buster tries to help Optimus Prime who is a prisoner in the Ark in "The Worse of Two Evils." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Alan Kupperberg. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd, 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #1 to #9. Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 6 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4267686003

The Decepticons begin a conquest of Earth and it starts with Shockwave's attack on a new oil drilling platform off of the Oregon coast. Meanwhile, Buster tries to help Optimus Prime who is a prisoner in the Ark in "The Worse of Two Evils." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Alan Kupperberg. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd, 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #1 to #9. Cover price $0.75.