Auctions: comic books September 1983

Camelot 3000 (1982) 8 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-2A91623-046

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As Arthur prepares to mete out the punishment for betrayal, and Merlin is nowhere to be found, Morgan Le Fay's forces attack in "Judas Knight." Script by Mike W. Barr, art by Brian Bolland & Terry Austin. Letters column includes a letter from Beau Smith. Cover by Bolland. Cover price $1.00.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 287 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4388760003

Finding himself at "Loose Ends" after his encounter the previous issue with the Soldier, Bruce Banner tries to return to the relative quiet of his research, unaware that one of his strongest foes (possibly the strongest) is lurking in the background. Characters: Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Bereet; Modok (villain); Abomination (villain). Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Sal Buscema and Chic Stone. Cover by Ron Wilson and Al Milgrom. Cover price $0.60.

Marvel Age (1983 Marvel) 6 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-27E95DC-002

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Article by Bill Mantlo on the creation of Cloak and Dagger; article by Mark Gruenwald on the Hawkeye limited series; interview with Walt Simonson on Thor; a look at the Illyana and Storm limited series, with comments from Louise Jones. Cloak and Dagger cover by Rick Leonardi. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 27 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #23-11CBD69-033

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Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. The official comic book adaptation of the George Lucas classic. Luke Skywalker confronts his destiny while the Rebellion launches a desperate strike against the Empire. Written by Archie Goodwin, with art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Story later reprinted in Return of the Jedi #1-4. Full color; 64 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 27 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4293773008

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. The official comic book adaptation of the George Lucas classic. Luke Skywalker confronts his destiny while the Rebellion launches a desperate strike against the Empire. Written by Archie Goodwin, with art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Story later reprinted in Return of the Jedi #1-4. Full color; 64 pages. Cover price $2.50.

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

Paper: White

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.

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.