Auctions: comic books September 1985

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 268 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609476001

"This Gold is Mine!" Secret Wars II crossover. Part 2 of 2. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by John Byrne. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 6. In incredible fashion the Beyonder turned Power Man and Iron Fist's office building into gold! Everyone will be rich! But hold on...the world's financial markets will collapse with tons of gold dumped into the global economy! So, it's the federal government to the rescue! Under the wall-crawler's watchful eye, the military transports the gold to the west side docks and loads it on cargo ships bound for the Great Puerto Rican trench! However the Kingpin of Crime wants his cut of the gold! So, the Arranger and his henchmen hijack one of the ships! Will Spider-Man make the big city pirates walk the plank? Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Ned Leeds, Joe Robertson, and Firelord. (Notes: The cover of this issue can be paired with the cover of Web of Spider-Man 6 to form a complete image of the office building turned into gold. Avengers 258 offers a preview of the web-slinger's upcoming battle vs. Firelord. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 278.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.65.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 309N CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4529088001

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Newsstand Edition. "Nomad MadCap Cap". Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Paul Neary and Dennis Janke. Nomad gets a rematch against Madcap at a Coney Island amusement park! After achieving his first solo victory as a superhero, Jack Monroe tells Cap that he would like to end their partnership. Meanwhile, the Serpent Squad adds three new members: the Cobra, the Constrictor, and Princess Python. Cameo appearances by Nick Fury and the Falcon. (Note: This issue includes the origin of Madcap.) 36 pages Cover price $0.65.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 242 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4571023009

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The League battles Amazo...and a broken heart! Aquaman can no longer live without Mera! But can he win her back? Part 2 of 3, concludes next issue. Written by Gerry Conway, with art by George Tuska and Mike Machlan. Cover by Chuck Patton and Machlan. Cover price $0.75.

Love and Rockets (1982 1st Series) Magazine 13 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4584621009

Cover art by Jaime Hernandez. Untitled story, script and art by Jaime Hernandez; Maggie and Hopey hit the thrift stores, then trail around town trying to find a new place to live; Terry is cold on the idea of putting Maggie up; Maggie heads back to Izzy's to get ready for work, and hears from Izzy how Hopey took the (misreported) news of Maggie's death in Chepan. "Boys Will Be Boys," script and art by Gilbert Hernandez; Heraclio and Pepo try to fix newcomer Anacleto up with one of the women of Palomar. Lloyd Llewellyn character profile by Daniel Clowes. Untitled Lloyd Llewellyn story, script and art by Daniel Clowes; Irving Melvin plays his last practical joke. One-page La Toña story, script and art by Jaime Hernandez. "Young Locas," script and art by Jaime Hernandez; Maggie is planning on leaving Sal's Garage because her job there is causing her to lose her friends; She forgets all about it when Harvey introduces her to her first pro-solar job. "An American in Palomar," script by Gilbert Hernandez, art by Gilbert Hernandez; Howard Miller walks the streets of Palomar photographing its citizens; He has an encounter with Tonantzin, who gets the idea he can help her get noticed by Hollywood. Joint letter to the editor from comic book creators Adam Philips and Kurt Busiek. 1st printing (2nd to 5th printings exist for most issues in this series). Mature readers. 44 pgs., B&W. Cover price $2.25.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 179 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609375002

Reprints Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #40. Green Goblin origin in "Spidey Saves the Day!" Characters: F: Spider-Man; F: The Green Goblin; GA: Harry Osborn, Professor Stromm (f/b), Aunt May, Anna May Watson, J. Jonah Jameson, Betty Brant; Cameos: Ned Leeds, The Enforcers (Ox, Montana, Fancy Dan), Human Torch, Lucky Lobo, Crime Master (all flashback); Dr. Bromwell. Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, Sr., inks by Mike Esposito as "Mickey Demeo." Romita, Sr. cover pencils. Cover price $0.65.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 179 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609401021

Reprints Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #40. Green Goblin origin in "Spidey Saves the Day!" Characters: F: Spider-Man; F: The Green Goblin; GA: Harry Osborn, Professor Stromm (f/b), Aunt May, Anna May Watson, J. Jonah Jameson, Betty Brant; Cameos: Ned Leeds, The Enforcers (Ox, Montana, Fancy Dan), Human Torch, Lucky Lobo, Crime Master (all flashback); Dr. Bromwell. Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, Sr., inks by Mike Esposito as "Mickey Demeo." Romita, Sr. cover pencils. Cover price $0.65.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 70 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-2D0A2F1-021

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Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko and Kim DeMulder. Reunited with his Spaceknight comrades Seeker and Skera the Scanner, Rom lands on a harsh and dangerous swamp covered planet in search of yet another missing Spaceknight. The trio soon find hundreds of Dire Wraiths enslaved. What power in the universe could possibly hold sway over such terrible creatures? The answer will surprise you in "The Hidden God." 32 pages. Cover price $0.65.

Secret Wars II (1985 Marvel) 3D CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4642858014

Direct Edition. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Al Milgrom and Steve Leialoha. "The World is Mine!" Part 3 of 9. The Beyonder decides to partake in all the pleasures life can offer. He devours drink, food, women, riches, and sights only beheld by a few, but finds this life of luxury a hollow existence. How can a nigh omnipotent being find contentment in mortal existence when the world is his oyster at the snap of his fingers? Featuring the Kingpin and the Molecule Man.

Story continues in Daredevil #223, Incredible Hulk #312, and Avengers #260.

Cover price $0.75.

Super Powers (1985 2nd Series) 1N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4640505001

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Newsstand Edition. Darkseid, Desaad, Kalibak, and company seek to flee Apokolips, which has recently been liberated from Darkseid's tyrannical rule. Meanwhile, the Justice League gathers to investigate the arrival on Earth of UFOs. Based on the cartoon series of the same name. Written by Paul Kupperberg, with pencils by Jack Kirby and inks by Greg Theakston. Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 8D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4574852016

First Printing. Direct Edition. As Shockwave continues his evil plans, Ratchet journeys to the Savage Land in Antarctica hoping to find help. And he does when he manages to locate the Dinobots in "Repeat Performance." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by William Johnson & Kyle Baker. Cover by Mark Bright and Kyle Baker. 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) 8D CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4617912008

First Printing. Direct Edition. As Shockwave continues his evil plans, Ratchet journeys to the Savage Land in Antarctica hoping to find help. And he does when he manages to locate the Dinobots in "Repeat Performance." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by William Johnson & Kyle Baker. Cover by Mark Bright and Kyle Baker. 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.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) Annual 1N CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition

Label #4529044010

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Newsstand Edition. "Give Me A Hand, Future Max" Story by Ann Nocenti. Art by Tony Salmons. Painted cover by Charles Vess. Spider-Man attempts to stop a robbery at a jewelry store only to discover that the felon is a home-made robot. Later on, Peter Parker attends the Young Inventor's Science Fair and runs into Max, the robot builder. Unfortunately, a con man meets Max too, and convinces young Max to build the Future Max exo-skeleton for him. Now Spider-Man must stop Future Max's rampage across New York City! 48 pages Cover price $1.25.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) Annual 1N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4529044014

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Newsstand Edition. "Give Me A Hand, Future Max" Story by Ann Nocenti. Art by Tony Salmons. Painted cover by Charles Vess. Spider-Man attempts to stop a robbery at a jewelry store only to discover that the felon is a home-made robot. Later on, Peter Parker attends the Young Inventor's Science Fair and runs into Max, the robot builder. Unfortunately, a con man meets Max too, and convinces young Max to build the Future Max exo-skeleton for him. Now Spider-Man must stop Future Max's rampage across New York City! 48 pages Cover price $1.25.