Auctions: comic books 1983, graded by CGC

Alien Worlds (1982 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4036700018

Three tales written by Bruce Jones. Featuring aliens fending off humans! Aerial combat! Adventures with robots! "The Inheritors" art by Scott Hampton, "Pi in the Sky" art by Ken Steacy, "Dark Passage" art by Tom Yeates. Cover by Bill Stout. Cover price $1.50.

Alien Worlds (1982 1st Series) 5 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4036700020

Four tales written by Bruce Jones. Featuring a desk job gone awry! Space combat! The few dying for the many! The risks of time travel! "Lip Service" art by John Bolton, "Gamewars" art by Ken Steacy, "Plastic" art by Adolpho Buylla, "Wasteland" art by Tom Yeates. Cover by John Bolton. Cover price $1.50.

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.6

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Label #4350648002

"Tundra!" Story and art by John Byrne. Exploding from the pages of the X-Men comes Canada's premier super-team - Alpha Flight! The monstrous Sasquatch, the mystical Shaman, the twins, Aurora and Northstar, the divine Snowbird, the tumbling Puck (1st appearance), the aquatic beauty, Marrina (1st appearance), and their leader, Vindicator, must reunite to stop the destructive elemental force known as Tundra. NOTE: Also 1st appearance of Omega Flight (Diamond Lil, Wild Child, Flashback,& Smart Alec). Cover price $1.00.

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4039685022

"Tundra!" Story and art by John Byrne. Exploding from the pages of the X-Men comes Canada's premier super-team - Alpha Flight! The monstrous Sasquatch, the mystical Shaman, the twins, Aurora and Northstar, the divine Snowbird, the tumbling Puck (1st appearance), the aquatic beauty, Marrina (1st appearance), and their leader, Vindicator, must reunite to stop the destructive elemental force known as Tundra. NOTE: Also 1st appearance of Omega Flight (Diamond Lil, Wild Child, Flashback,& Smart Alec). Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 239 CGC 9.6

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Label #4037875001

"Now Strikes the Hobgoblin!" Second appearance of the Hobgoblin. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. It's the first fight between the Hobgoblin and the Amazing Spider-Man! And the all-out action begins after the web-slinger bumps into the new goblin at one of Norman Osborn's old hideouts! Spidey is very familiar with the goblin's bag of tricks! But the overmatched Hobgoblin doesn't have any idea about the wall-crawler's speed, strength, and agility! Is the Hobgoblin's criminal career going to be over before it even starts? An outstanding issue! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Madame Web, Captain DeWolff, and the Black Cat. (Notes: The Hobgoblin returns in Amazing Spider-Man 244. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 258.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Amethyst Princess of Gemworld (1983 DC 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 1 CGC 8.5

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Canadian Price Variant.

Label #4389513003

75¢ Canadian Edition Cover price $0.35.

Blip (1983 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.6

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Label #4317884004

1st Appearance of Donkey Kong and Mario Bros. in comics. Edited by Joe Claro. New from Marvel Comics, THE video game magazine to help you become a better gamer. This issue features tips on how to beat CENTIPEDE and MISSILE COMMAND! Cover price $1.00.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 260 CGC 9.0

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Label #3718479006

The cliffhanger of this issue continues in the pages of Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) #3.

"When Titans Clash!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the Silver Surfer and Sub-Mariner. Aunt May (yes, that Aunt May) cameo. Story, art, and cover by John Byrne. While the Human Torch and Thing fight for their lives against the earthmoving power of Tyros the Terrible, the Invisible Girl confronts the orchestrator of this attack - Doctor Doom! Can even the wielder of the Power Cosmic the Silver Surfer help his friends in this, their time of need? Plus, what mystery has the mighty Sub-Mariner uncovered in the Arctic Ocean? NOTE: The Invisible Girl joins Namor to solve his mystery in the pages of Alpha Flight (1983-1994 1st Series) #4. Cover price $0.60.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 171 CGC 9.6 Winnipeg

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Winnipeg.

Label #0987390002

"Ball and Chain" Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Steve Mitchell. Cover by Luke McDonnell and Steve Mitchell. After informing the Avengers that he can no longer serve with the team, Rhodey (along with Morley Erwin) takes a drive to Niagara Falls! The duo is going to visit Morley's sister who works in a local power plant! However a certain Asgardian-enchanted super-villain arrives at the plant first... Thunderball! The erstwhile member of the Wrecking Crew demands an audience with his former girlfriend who lives in the area! But instead he gets an audience with the Invincible Iron Man! Is Jim Rhodes ready for his first solo adventure... against the mighty Thunderball? First appearance of Clytemnestra Erwin. Cameo appearances by Tony Stark and Heather Glenn. (Notes: Thunderball appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 247. The story's interlude with Heather Glenn continues in Daredevil 195.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Marvel No-Prize Book (1983) 1 CGC 9.8

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Label #1474249001

Cover art by Michael Golden featuring Stan Lee. "Lest We Should Goof...!", script by Jim Owsley (Writer), Roger Stern (Research), and Steven Grant (Research), art by Bob Camp (Framing Sequence) and Various Artists; Spidey is called Peter Palmer and Superman; Betty Ross is called Betty Brant; Beast can't tell a screwdriver from a pair of pliers; Hercules pulls Manhattan Island. Daredevil sports a gun and holster as part of his costume; Thing has super breath; Marvel Two-In-One becomes Marvel Two-On-One; and more. This comic collects many of Marvel's biggest mistakes published in their books. The comic is primarily text pieces explaining the clip art illustrations. Many Marvel heroes and their artists are included like Kirby, Colan, Buscema, Ditko, Miller and more! 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.00.

Marvel Tails (1983 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4188704010

Direct Edition. 1st appearances of Spider-Ham, Hulk Bunny, Goose Rider and more. Cover by Steve Mellor. Written by Tom DeFalco and Steve Mellor. Art by Mark Armstrong, Steve Mellor and Joe Albelo. Captain Americat and Spider-Ham investigate a saboteur destroying a video arcade and run up against Hulk Bunny in "If He Should Punch Me!" by Tom DeFalco, Mark Armstrong and Joe Albelo. Characters in this story: Spider-Ham [Peter Porker]; Captain Americat; Hulk Bunny; J. Jonah Jackal; The Gopher Gang (villain); Masked Marauder (villain). Plus: "Goose Rider" back-up story by Steve Mellor. Characters in this story: Goose Rider; Chainsaw (villain). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.60.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 34 CGC 9.8

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Label #2021217024

Terra takes on Deathstroke the Terminator in a bid to prove herself to the Titans, while Adrian Chase's unorthodox methods of fighting crime don't sit well with Robin in "Endings...and Beginnings!" Part 1 of 2, continued in New Teen Titans (1980-1988) Annual #2. Script by Marv Wolfman, layouts by George Perez, inks by Romeo Tanghal. Perez cover. 3rd Deathstroke appearance. Cover price $0.60.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 34 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4021863007

Terra takes on Deathstroke the Terminator in a bid to prove herself to the Titans, while Adrian Chase's unorthodox methods of fighting crime don't sit well with Robin in "Endings...and Beginnings!" Part 1 of 2, continued in New Teen Titans (1980-1988) Annual #2. Script by Marv Wolfman, layouts by George Perez, inks by Romeo Tanghal. Perez cover. 3rd Deathstroke appearance. Cover price $0.60.

New Teen Titans (1980) Annual 2 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #3782749016

"The Murder Machine!" 1st appearance of Vigilante. Off camera cameo by the Monitor. Story by Marv Wolfman and George Perez. Art by George Perez and Pablo Marcos. Continued from New Teen Titans (Tales of...) #34. Manhattan District Attorney Adrian Chase has been murdered. Mafioso Anthony Scarapelli is the man responsible. Chase was Robin's friend. This means it's time for the Titans to take on the New York mafia. However, the mysterious Monitor (see also Crisis on Infinite Earths #1) hires deadly assassins to take out the super-powered teenagers. Can even the Titans survive an encounter with the Scorcher, Spear, Bazooka, Slasher, Tanker, and Cheshire. Plus, introducing an enigmatic man known as the Vigilante who is judge, jury, and executioner all rolled up into one. 48 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4392598005

First appearance of Lobo. "Assault on Euphorix." Harry Hokum interrogates Kalista. The Omega Men try to keep the Citadel from taking over Euphorix. Chapter two of the Citadel War. Script by Roger Slifer, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Giffen and DeCarlo. Cover price $1.00.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.6

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Label #4359415009

First appearance of Lobo. "Assault on Euphorix." Harry Hokum interrogates Kalista. The Omega Men try to keep the Citadel from taking over Euphorix. Chapter two of the Citadel War. Script by Roger Slifer, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Giffen and DeCarlo. Cover price $1.00.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.6

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Label #4359415010

First appearance of Lobo. "Assault on Euphorix." Harry Hokum interrogates Kalista. The Omega Men try to keep the Citadel from taking over Euphorix. Chapter two of the Citadel War. Script by Roger Slifer, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Giffen and DeCarlo. Cover price $1.00.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.6

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Label #2123843002

First appearance of Lobo. "Assault on Euphorix." Harry Hokum interrogates Kalista. The Omega Men try to keep the Citadel from taking over Euphorix. Chapter two of the Citadel War. Script by Roger Slifer, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Giffen and DeCarlo. Cover price $1.00.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.0

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Label #4416265022

First appearance of Lobo. "Assault on Euphorix." Harry Hokum interrogates Kalista. The Omega Men try to keep the Citadel from taking over Euphorix. Chapter two of the Citadel War. Script by Roger Slifer, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Giffen and DeCarlo. Cover price $1.00.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.0

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Label #4416265021

First appearance of Lobo. "Assault on Euphorix." Harry Hokum interrogates Kalista. The Omega Men try to keep the Citadel from taking over Euphorix. Chapter two of the Citadel War. Script by Roger Slifer, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Giffen and DeCarlo. Cover price $1.00.

Savage Sword of Conan (1974 Marvel) 84 CGC 9.4

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Label #4384140020

Conan stars in "The Darksome Demon of Rabba Than!" Script by Michael Fleisher, art by Val Mayerik. Pin-ups: Toth (double-page spread), Joe Chiodo, and Pablo Marcos. Marcos frontispiece. Chiodo cover. Cover price $1.50.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 68D CGC 9.0 SS Michelinie

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Signed by David Michelinie on 4/16/21

Label #2640494008

Direct Edition. Cover art by Gene Day. "The Search Begins," script by David Michelinie, pencils by Gene Day (layouts), inks by Tom Palmer (finishes); The search for Han Solo begins here; Can Luke and the others stop Boba Fett and get their captured friend back? 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

Swamp Thing (1982 2nd Series) 12 CGC 8.5

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Label #4339066020

"And Yet It Lives!" Written by Martin Pasko. Art by Tom Yeates. Can even the swamp-spawned might of Swamp Thing stand against the unstoppable Golem? Plus, the Cabal's horrifying scientific secrets revealed! Includes the back-up tale "Ageless!" Starring The Phantom Stranger. Written by Nicola Cuti. Art by Fred Carrillo. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

Thing (1983 1st Series Marvel) Canadian Price Variant 5 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Canadian Price Variant

Label #4385888022

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Part 1 of 2 - "With Friends like These...!" Guest-starring Spider-Man, She-Hulk, and Wonder Man. Story by John Byrne. Art by Ron Wilson and Hilary Barta. When a mysterious unseen assailant wants the Thing dead, Ben soon finds himself in mortal combat against the Amazing Spider-Man, the super-strong Wonder Man, and the Savage She-Hulk. Plus, John Byrne gives a 1-page tutorial on how to draw the Thing! 32 pages, FC Cover price $0.75.

Thing (1983 1st Series Marvel) Canadian Price Variant 6 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Canadian Price Edition

Label #4385888023

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Part 2 of 2 - "Mindscape!" Story by John Byrne. Art by Ron Wilson and Hilary Barta. In the wake of last issue's events the Thing finds himself in the middle of the toughest battle of his life. When faced with the sinister Puppet Master can even the Thing hope to defeat...himself?! 32 pages, FC Cover price $0.75.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 337N CGC 9.6 SS Newsstand Variant

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Signed by Walt Simonson on 9/28/18

Label #1599186003

Newsstand Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. Beta Ray Bill (first appearance) becomes Thor in "Doom!", script and art by Walt Simonson; Nick Fury asks Thor's aid in investigating an alien ship heading for earth; Thor arrives and triggers the awakening of an alien protector, Beta Ray Bill; Bill bests Thor and takes up his hammer only to be accidentally summoned to Asgard by Odin who thinks he is summoning Thor. Brief appearances by Nick Fury, Loki, Sif, Balder, Heimdall, Volstagg, and Odin. First appearance of Lorelei (sister of the Enchantress). Begins Walt Simonson's run on Thor (through #382). Bullpen Bulletins. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 337N CGC 9.4 Newsstand Variant

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Label #4290334004

Newsstand Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. Beta Ray Bill (first appearance) becomes Thor in "Doom!", script and art by Walt Simonson; Nick Fury asks Thor's aid in investigating an alien ship heading for earth; Thor arrives and triggers the awakening of an alien protector, Beta Ray Bill; Bill bests Thor and takes up his hammer only to be accidentally summoned to Asgard by Odin who thinks he is summoning Thor. Brief appearances by Nick Fury, Loki, Sif, Balder, Heimdall, Volstagg, and Odin. First appearance of Lorelei (sister of the Enchantress). Begins Walt Simonson's run on Thor (through #382). Bullpen Bulletins. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 337N CGC 9.4 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Label #3812674002

Newsstand Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. Beta Ray Bill (first appearance) becomes Thor in "Doom!", script and art by Walt Simonson; Nick Fury asks Thor's aid in investigating an alien ship heading for earth; Thor arrives and triggers the awakening of an alien protector, Beta Ray Bill; Bill bests Thor and takes up his hammer only to be accidentally summoned to Asgard by Odin who thinks he is summoning Thor. Brief appearances by Nick Fury, Loki, Sif, Balder, Heimdall, Volstagg, and Odin. First appearance of Lorelei (sister of the Enchantress). Begins Walt Simonson's run on Thor (through #382). Bullpen Bulletins. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 338D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3961415011

Direct Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. In Beta Ray Bill's second appearance, he comes to blows with Thor in "A Fool and His Hammer," script and art by Walt Simonson; Bill and Thor fight in single combat for the honor of wielding Mjolner and the alien bests the god of thunder. Brief appearances by Nick Fury, Odin, Sif, Loki, Balder, and Volstagg. Bullpen Bulletins. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 167A CGC 5.0

Paper: White

Label #4030736014

"The Goldilocks Syndrome! (or: Who's Been Sleeping in My Head?)" Part 6 of 6. Guest-starring the Fantastic Four, Starjammers, and the New Mutants. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Paul Smith and Bob Wiacek. The X-Men return home to Xavier's Institute to find they've been replaced. But their skirmish with the New Mutants is the least of their concerns. Charles Xavier has been impregnated with a Brood Queen. In order to save mankind, the X-Men may be forced to take the life of their beloved mentor. Plus, the Shi'ar Majestrix Lilandra visits a warning on Reed Richards for the crime of saving the life of Galactus (see Fantastic Four #244). Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 167TATTOOZ CGC 8.0 w/ Tattooz

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition

Label #4402527017

Lakeside Tattooz Insert Variant, NOTE: Some Tattooz inserts were produced without a temporary tattoo included. This listing is for copies of the comic that have an UNOPENED insert, but we cannot guarantee that the insert will have a tattoo inside. "The Goldilocks Syndrome! (or: Who's Been Sleeping in My Head?)" Part 6 of 6. Guest-starring the Fantastic Four, Starjammers, and the New Mutants. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Paul Smith and Bob Wiacek. The X-Men return home to Xavier's Institute to find they've been replaced. But their skirmish with the New Mutants is the least of their concerns. Charles Xavier has been impregnated with a Brood Queen. In order to save mankind, the X-Men may be forced to take the life of their beloved mentor. Plus, the Shi'ar Majestrix Lilandra visits a warning on Reed Richards for the crime of saving the life of Galactus (see Fantastic Four #). Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 168D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4408016004

Direct Edition. "Professor Xavier is a Jerk!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Paul Smith and Bob Wiacek. Professor X has ordered Kitty to leave the ranks of the X-Men, a position she feels she's earned, and join the ranks of the neophyte heroes in training the New Mutants. Needless to say, Kitty is not happy about her mentor's decision. Wolverine begins a leave of absence from the team. Meanwhile, Xavier attempts to adjust to his new body... a body that enables him to walk! Plus, the deadly Sidrian Hunters return (last seen in Uncanny X-Men #154). And in Alaska, Scott runs into a very familiar face. Wolverine's story continues in Wolverine (1982 Limited Series) #1. NOTE: 1st appearance of Madelyne Pryor. Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 171N CGC 5.0

Paper: White

Label #4030736016

Newsstand Edition. "Rogue!" Guest-starring Binary. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Walt Simonson and Bob Wiacek. Rogue has left the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and arrives at the doorstep of Xavier's Institute seeking sanctuary and help from her erstwhile enemies, the X-Men. However, not everyone is prepared to welcome her with open arms, as the immensely powerful Binary returns for a little payback. Plus, Scott learns a peculiar secret about Madelyne. Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 173 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4030736017

"To Have and Have Not!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Paul Smith and Bob Wiacek. The X-Men have been poisoned and don't have long to live. Now the only two immune to the poison, Wolverine and Rogue, must race against the clock to save the team. But when push comes to shove can Wolverine trust the former member of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants to watch his back? Will Viper and the Silver Samurai let them live long enough to find out. Plus, Storm and Yukio's friendship grows. Storm gets a new look and Mariko informs Wolverine of a decision that will haunt him for years to come. Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 174 CGC 4.5

Paper: White

Label #4030736018

"Romances!" Guest-starring the Starjammers. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Paul Smith and Bob Wiacek. Cyclops must make a tough decisions - stay with the X-Men or leave the Earth with his father and the Starjammers. Plus, Kitty and Peter's first kiss. And, the startling return of one of the X-Men's deadliest adversaries! Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 176 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0972632022

"Decisions!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Bob Wiacek. Wolverine pays a visit to Mariko. Plus while on their honeymoon, Scott and Madelyne find themselves in a fight for their lives. Plus, the U.S. Government makes a harsh decision concerning mutants. NOTE: 1st appearance of Valerie Cooper. Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 176 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4030760019

"Decisions!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Bob Wiacek. Wolverine pays a visit to Mariko. Plus while on their honeymoon, Scott and Madelyne find themselves in a fight for their lives. Plus, the U.S. Government makes a harsh decision concerning mutants. NOTE: 1st appearance of Valerie Cooper. Cover price $0.60.

Vigilante (1983 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4073206013

Vigilante and his crew try to help people terrorized by the gangster Quilt and his hireling Brand in "A Fable for Our Times." Script by Marv Wolfman and art by Keith Pollard & Dick Giordano. Cover price $1.25.