Auctions: comic books 1980

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 131D VG+ 4.5

Direct Edition. The Dark Phoenix Saga: Part 3 of 9 - "Run for Your Life!" Guest-starring Dazzler. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The X-men finally have a name for their mysterious new enemy - The Hellfire Club. Now Cyclops and Phoenix along with Kitty Pryde and Dazzler set out to rescue the captured Wolverine, Colossus, and Storm. Plus, don't miss the explosive psychic showdown between Phoenix and the White Queen. Cover price $0.40.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 133D GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

Direct Edition. The Dark Phoenix Saga: Part 5 of 9 - "Wolverine: Alone!" Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The X-Men have been battered and beaten by the Inner Circle of the Hellfire Club. Jean Grey has been psychically seduced by Jason Wyngarde, who just so happens to be one of the teams oldest enemies - Mastermind! Jean has become the Club's Black Queen and is poised to murder her friends. However, there's one glitch in the villains' plan, Wolverine. See what happens when the feral X-Man decides to really cut loose. Cover price $0.40.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 134N GD/VG 3.0 Newsstand Variant

.5" Cover to cover tear.

Newsstand Edition. The Dark Phoenix Saga: Part 6 of 9 - "Too Late, The Heroes!" Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The X-Men finally turn the tables on their captors, but too late to help Jean Grey. For months the Master of Illusion, Mastermind, in the guise of Jason Wyngarde, has been psychically seducing Jean. However, his mental tampering has unleashed the most dangerous creature this universe has ever seen. Thus, the Dark Phoenix is born, and no force on earth may be able to stop her. Cover price $0.40.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 134N GD 2.0 Newsstand Variant

Newsstand Edition. The Dark Phoenix Saga: Part 6 of 9 - "Too Late, The Heroes!" Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The X-Men finally turn the tables on their captors, but too late to help Jean Grey. For months the Master of Illusion, Mastermind, in the guise of Jason Wyngarde, has been psychically seducing Jean. However, his mental tampering has unleashed the most dangerous creature this universe has ever seen. Thus, the Dark Phoenix is born, and no force on earth may be able to stop her. Cover price $0.40.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 136D FN+ 6.5 Direct Variant

Direct Edition. The Dark Phoenix Saga: Part 8 of 9 - "Child of Light and Darkness!" Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The X-Men set out to stop their out-of-control teammate. But do they possess the power to stop the Phoenix gone mad? Don't bet on it. Enter: Professor Charles Xavier. Can even the most powerful mutant mind on Earth stand against a creature that can consume stars? Mankind's further existence depends on the outcome of this clash of titans. Cover price $0.40.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 136D FN- 5.5 Direct Variant

Water spotting.

Direct Edition. The Dark Phoenix Saga: Part 8 of 9 - "Child of Light and Darkness!" Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The X-Men set out to stop their out-of-control teammate. But do they possess the power to stop the Phoenix gone mad? Don't bet on it. Enter: Professor Charles Xavier. Can even the most powerful mutant mind on Earth stand against a creature that can consume stars? Mankind's further existence depends on the outcome of this clash of titans. Cover price $0.40.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 137N FN 6.0 Newsstand Variant

Newsstand Edition. The Dark Phoenix Saga: Part 9 of 9 - "The Fate of Phoenix!" Guest-starring the Watcher. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The persona of the Dark Phoenix has subsided, but for how long? The Shi'ar Empire doesn't plan to wait and find out. While as Dark Phoenix, Jean murdered untold billions, and the alien empire plans to see her pay for her crimes. Now, the X-Men must battle the Shi'ar Imperial Guard in a dual to decide the fate of Jean Grey. Don't miss the stunning conclusion to the greatest X-Men saga of all time!

NOTE: "Elements of this story overlap with the events of Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) Annual #18. Plus, the Kree warrior, Bel-Dann, and the Skrull spy, Raksor, both whom appear in this issue, play a role in the 2020 Marvel event Incoming." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

Cover price $0.75.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 137N GD+ 2.5 Newsstand Variant

Water damage.

Newsstand Edition. The Dark Phoenix Saga: Part 9 of 9 - "The Fate of Phoenix!" Guest-starring the Watcher. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The persona of the Dark Phoenix has subsided, but for how long? The Shi'ar Empire doesn't plan to wait and find out. While as Dark Phoenix, Jean murdered untold billions, and the alien empire plans to see her pay for her crimes. Now, the X-Men must battle the Shi'ar Imperial Guard in a dual to decide the fate of Jean Grey. Don't miss the stunning conclusion to the greatest X-Men saga of all time!

NOTE: "Elements of this story overlap with the events of Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) Annual #18. Plus, the Kree warrior, Bel-Dann, and the Skrull spy, Raksor, both whom appear in this issue, play a role in the 2020 Marvel event Incoming." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

Cover price $0.75.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 138 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #1341227006

"Elegy!" Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. In the tragic aftermath of last issue's stunning events, the X-Men bury one of their own. Scott relives the history of X-Men and reflects. Overcome with grief, Cyclops decides to leave the X-Men. The team is forced to push on without their heart, Jean Grey, and their soul, Scott Summers. As one member leaves a new member shows up. Featuring flashback appearances by Magneto and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, Ka-Zar, the Stranger, Juggernaut, Master Mold and the Sentinels, Count Nefaria, Plant Man, Eel, Porcupine, the Living Laser, the Super-Adaptoid, Mimic, Cobalt Man, Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, Mole Man, Tyrannus, Grotesk, Mesmero, the Living Monolith, Sauron, Sunfire, Krakoa, the Ani-Men, Black Tom Cassidy, the Shi'ar Imperial Guard, Alpha Flight, Garokk the Petrified Man, Moses Magnum, Arcade, Jason Wyngarde/Mastermind, Proteus, the Hellfire Club, and the Dark Phoenix. Cover price $0.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 138 CBCS 9.2 SS Chris Claremont

Paper: Off white to white

Witnessed Signature: Chris Claremont on 6/24/2022. Direct Edition.

Label #22-225AE4F-007

"Elegy!" Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. In the tragic aftermath of last issue's stunning events, the X-Men bury one of their own. Scott relives the history of X-Men and reflects. Overcome with grief, Cyclops decides to leave the X-Men. The team is forced to push on without their heart, Jean Grey, and their soul, Scott Summers. As one member leaves a new member shows up. Featuring flashback appearances by Magneto and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, Ka-Zar, the Stranger, Juggernaut, Master Mold and the Sentinels, Count Nefaria, Plant Man, Eel, Porcupine, the Living Laser, the Super-Adaptoid, Mimic, Cobalt Man, Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, Mole Man, Tyrannus, Grotesk, Mesmero, the Living Monolith, Sauron, Sunfire, Krakoa, the Ani-Men, Black Tom Cassidy, the Shi'ar Imperial Guard, Alpha Flight, Garokk the Petrified Man, Moses Magnum, Arcade, Jason Wyngarde/Mastermind, Proteus, the Hellfire Club, and the Dark Phoenix. Cover price $0.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 138 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4030760024

"Elegy!" Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. In the tragic aftermath of last issue's stunning events, the X-Men bury one of their own. Scott relives the history of X-Men and reflects. Overcome with grief, Cyclops decides to leave the X-Men. The team is forced to push on without their heart, Jean Grey, and their soul, Scott Summers. As one member leaves a new member shows up. Featuring flashback appearances by Magneto and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, Ka-Zar, the Stranger, Juggernaut, Master Mold and the Sentinels, Count Nefaria, Plant Man, Eel, Porcupine, the Living Laser, the Super-Adaptoid, Mimic, Cobalt Man, Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, Mole Man, Tyrannus, Grotesk, Mesmero, the Living Monolith, Sauron, Sunfire, Krakoa, the Ani-Men, Black Tom Cassidy, the Shi'ar Imperial Guard, Alpha Flight, Garokk the Petrified Man, Moses Magnum, Arcade, Jason Wyngarde/Mastermind, Proteus, the Hellfire Club, and the Dark Phoenix. Cover price $0.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 139N VF- 7.5

Newsstand Edition. "...Something Wicked this Way Comes!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Alpha Flight's Vindicator, Shaman, and Snowbird. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Kitty Pryde joins the team and soon finds she live to regret her decision. Meanwhile, Wolverine and Nightcrawler head to Canada and come face-to-face with one of the deadliest killers in the Marvel Universe. Featuring a flashback cameo from Incredible Hulk (Vol. 1) #181 when Wolverine battled the Hulk and Wendigo. NOTE: 1st appearances of Stevie Hunter and Heather Hudson. First time Wolverine named Logan. First appearance of Wolverine tan/brown costume. Cover price $0.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 139N VG- 3.5

Newsstand Edition. "...Something Wicked this Way Comes!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Alpha Flight's Vindicator, Shaman, and Snowbird. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Kitty Pryde joins the team and soon finds she live to regret her decision. Meanwhile, Wolverine and Nightcrawler head to Canada and come face-to-face with one of the deadliest killers in the Marvel Universe. Featuring a flashback cameo from Incredible Hulk (Vol. 1) #181 when Wolverine battled the Hulk and Wendigo. NOTE: 1st appearances of Stevie Hunter and Heather Hudson. First time Wolverine named Logan. First appearance of Wolverine tan/brown costume. Cover price $0.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 139N VG- 3.5

Newsstand Edition. "...Something Wicked this Way Comes!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Alpha Flight's Vindicator, Shaman, and Snowbird. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Kitty Pryde joins the team and soon finds she live to regret her decision. Meanwhile, Wolverine and Nightcrawler head to Canada and come face-to-face with one of the deadliest killers in the Marvel Universe. Featuring a flashback cameo from Incredible Hulk (Vol. 1) #181 when Wolverine battled the Hulk and Wendigo. NOTE: 1st appearances of Stevie Hunter and Heather Hudson. First time Wolverine named Logan. First appearance of Wolverine tan/brown costume. Cover price $0.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 140D CBCS 6.5 Direct Variant

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EE32C0-012

Direct Edition. "Rage!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Alpha Flight's Vindicator, Shaman, and Snowbird. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Wolverine and Nightcrawler must team-up with Canada's premier super-team Alpha Flight in order to coral one of the deadliest beasts walking the planet - the savage Wendigo! Plus, more secretes from Wolverine and Vindicator's past is revealed. Cover price $0.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 140N VG+ 4.5 Newsstand Variant

Newsstand Edition. "Rage!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Alpha Flight's Vindicator, Shaman, and Snowbird. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Wolverine and Nightcrawler must team-up with Canada's premier super-team Alpha Flight in order to coral one of the deadliest beasts walking the planet - the savage Wendigo! Plus, more secretes from Wolverine and Vindicator's past is revealed. Cover price $0.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) Annual 4 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #1974550013

Nightcrawler's Inferno - Written by Chris Claremont. Art and Cover by John Romita, Jr. and Bob McLeod. The X-Men and Doctor Strange try to rescue Kurt from his foster mother's hell. References to Dante's Inferno. Story depicts events leading directly to Nightcrawler's first appearance in Giant Size X-Men (1975) #1. Published between Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) #138 and 139. Letters page with comments on Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) #137. Characters in this issue: X-Men [Professor X; Storm; Wolverine; Colossus; Nightcrawler (full origin); Kitty Pryde (joins)]; Doctor Strange; Stefan Szardos (first appearance and death in flashback); Jimaine Szardos [Amanda Sefton]; VILLAIN: Margali Szardos (first appearance); CAMEOS: Charon; Minos; Harpies; Cerberus. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Uncle Scrooge (1972 Whitman) 181 CBCS 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #23-069BFAB-009

Whitman edition. Reprints Four Color issue 495. Cover price $0.40.