Auctions: comic books published by Comico

Grendel (1983 Comico) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4008176003

Never the Norns Surrender - Story, Art and Cover by Matt Wagner. Hunter Rose origin, starts take over of underworld (story told as flashback). Characters: Grendel; Hunter Rose [Eddie]; Jocasta Rose; Argent; Tildon. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

Jonny Quest (1986 Comico) 3 VF 8.0

Signed by Dave Stevens (cover), and William Messner-Loebs (1st page). Certification is not included.

Jonny, Dr. Quest, Race and Hadji discover that no one is who they seem to be when they are summoned to South America to try to stop the flow of weapons to some revolutionaries in "Guns for the Laughing Man." Script by William Messner-Loebs and art by Marc Hempel & Mark Wheatley. Cover by Dave Stevens. Jonny Quest pinup on back cover. Cover price $1.50.

Macross (1984 1st Series) 1 VF 8.0

This is actually Robotech The Macross Saga #1. Fully repaired and ready for a test flight, the Macross ignores its own crew and fires its guns at unsuspecting Zentraedis scout vessels in the 28-page "Booby Trap." Continued in Robotech The Macross Saga (1985) #2. Script & editing by Carl Macek. Pencils by Svea Stauch. Inks, colors & production by Phil Lasorda & Gerry Giovinco, with Vince Argondezzi & Dotty Linberg. Wraparound cover. Cover price $1.50.

Macross (1984 1st Series) 1 FN 6.0

This is actually Robotech The Macross Saga #1. Fully repaired and ready for a test flight, the Macross ignores its own crew and fires its guns at unsuspecting Zentraedis scout vessels in the 28-page "Booby Trap." Continued in Robotech The Macross Saga (1985) #2. Script & editing by Carl Macek. Pencils by Svea Stauch. Inks, colors & production by Phil Lasorda & Gerry Giovinco, with Vince Argondezzi & Dotty Linberg. Wraparound cover. Cover price $1.50.

Mage The Hero Discovered (1985) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4037875020

1st appearance of Kevin Matchstick. Outrageous Slings and Arrows - Story, Art and Cover by Matt Wagner. In the eternal struggle, it is the fact that men need heroes more than heroes need men. Kevin Matchstick is needed. He doesn't know it. Thrust into a battle that he doesn't understand, and experiencing a power that he can't control, Kevin is the hero reborn. Alone in the world and lost in the confusion spawned by the dark power of the minions of the Umbra Sprite, Kevin discovers that there IS a comrade for him...Mirth, the enigmatic and evasive world-mage. Note: Part 1 of 15 of the Hero Discovered story. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Mage The Hero Discovered (1985) 14 CGC 9.8 SS Matt Wagner

Paper: White

Signed by Matt Wagner on 5/19/18.

Label #1609304022

Wrap-around cover by Matt Wagner and Sam Keith. "….Or Not to Be." 22 pages. Part 14 of 15. Story and pencils by Matt Wagner. Inks by Sam Keith. Kevin and Mirth discuss their mutual past and how is shapes their future. Kevin accepts his role and takes the last step to prepare for the final battle. Untitled story. 4 pages. Part 9 of 9. Story and pencils by Matt Wagner. Inks by Rich Rankin. The repercussions of last issues battle resonate with all of those who remain. Will Stacy's sanity be the final casualty of Grendel's criminal reign? 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.50.

Rocketeer Adventure Magazine (1988) 1 FN 6.0

Signed by Dave Stevens (splash), certification is not included.

Cover by Dave Stevens. "Cliffs New York Adventure" 14 pages. Part 6 of 8. Story continues from Rocketeer Special Edition. Story and art by Dave Stevens. Cliff follows Betty to New York before she sets off for Europe. But the reunion might not go exactly as planned. "George Townson. Flying the Autogiros." 4 pages. Text feature. "Buy, Buy, Birdie." 10 pages. Story by Elaine Lee. Pencils by Michael Kaluta. Inks by Charles Vess. Attempting to win a badminton contest, the Galactic Girl Guides develop a birdie shooting robot. Should have left out the real bird eggs though. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $2.00.

Rocketeer Adventure Magazine (1988) 2 VG/FN 5.0

Signed by Dave Stevens, certification is not included.

Cover by Dave Stevens and Dave Dorman. "Nightmare at Large." 14 pages. Part 7 of 8. Story by Dave Stevens, Paul DeMeo and Danny Bilson. Layouts by Mike Kaluta. Art by Dave Stevens. Cliffs shadowy new colleague sends him on a mission to track down a killer who is murdering members of a circus troupe Cliff once belonged to. "Pitcairns Autogiro." 3 pages. Text feature. "All Souped Up and Nowhere to Blow." 10 pages. Story by Elaine Lee. Art by Michael Kaluta. Hi-jinks abound as the Galactic Girl Guides prepare their entry for the Soup Can Rally. All the while making sure those dumb Boy Scouts dont steal their ideas. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $2.75.

Space Ghost (1987 Comico) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4604976008

"The Sinister Spectre." Story by Mark Evanier and Steve Rude. Pencils, front and back cover by Steve Rude. Inks by Willie Blyberg. Painted color by Ken Steacy. A mysterious figure breaks Space Ghosts most dangerous foes out of Gaolworld. It will take the combined power and ingenuity of Space Ghost, Jan and Jace, and Blip the monkey to recapture them. However, even if they do, they still have to face the hooded figure who freed them. While the face behind that hood is the last one anyone would expect. Contains a 5 page article on the development of the original Space Ghost cartoons by Mark Evanier. 48 pages. Square bound. Full painted color. Cover price $3.50.