Auctions: comic books August 1984, graded by CGC

Heartbreak Comics (1984 Boswell) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4249841016

1st printing. Story and art by David Boswell. 8-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 40 pages. Mature Readers. Published by Boswell; distributed by Last Gasp. Cover price $2.50.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 185 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0801757015

"Terror in Tulaluma!" Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Steve Mitchell. Cover by Luke McDonnell and Steve Mitchell. After a few trials and tribulations; Rhodey, Tony, Morley, and Clytemnestra finally reach California soil! And now it looks like smooth sailing to Silicon Valley! But the quartet happens upon a young woman being chased by an angry mob! Iron Man rushes to rescue her... not realizing she's part of Aquarius' special trap! And in very short order, the modern day pilgrims find themselves in a life-and-death situation in an abandoned farmhouse! With tensions rising between Rhodey and Tony, can the new Shell-Head work with the old one to escape from Aquarius? They must! Otherwise a watery grave awaits! Cameo appearance by Nick Fury. (Note: This issue includes a special one-page Marvel subscription advertisement featuring the Fantastic Four with original art by John Byrne.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 18D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3855784003

Direct Edition. Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz. 1st appearance of Warlock in Death-Hunt, script by Chris Claremont, art by Bill Sienkiewicz (begins as regular artist); Danielle Moonstar knows that the Demon Bear that killed her parents is coming for her; Rachel Summers, displaced from her own time, tries to contact Professor X; Warlock tries to flee from Magus, his father; the Demon Bear comes for Danielle Moonstar and critically wounds her. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

New Teen Titans (1984 2nd Series) New Titans 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4403190012

"Shadows in the Dark!" Part 1 of 5. Written by Marv Wolfman and George Perez. Art and cover by George Perez. Modern masters Marv Wolfman and George Perez take the next generation of heroes to the next level in this new prestige format series. Nightwing, Wonder Girl, Cyborg, Changeling, Jericho, Starfire, and Raven will be challenged like never before as the forces of darkness are aligning against them. Plus on the far side of the universe, a spaceship streaks toward Earth from Starfire's home planet, Tamaran. What news does this alien envoy bring, and how will it effect the future of the Teen Titans? Cover price $1.25.

New Teen Titans (1984 2nd Series) New Titans 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4403190013

"Shadows in the Dark!" Part 1 of 5. Written by Marv Wolfman and George Perez. Art and cover by George Perez. Modern masters Marv Wolfman and George Perez take the next generation of heroes to the next level in this new prestige format series. Nightwing, Wonder Girl, Cyborg, Changeling, Jericho, Starfire, and Raven will be challenged like never before as the forces of darkness are aligning against them. Plus on the far side of the universe, a spaceship streaks toward Earth from Starfire's home planet, Tamaran. What news does this alien envoy bring, and how will it effect the future of the Teen Titans? Cover price $1.25.

Power Pack (1984 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #2085387020

Cover art by June Brigman and Bob Wiacek. Power Play, script by Louise Simonson, pencils by June Brigman, inks by Bob Wiacek; an alien called Whitey, under attack by Snarks, crash lands on Earth and gives super powers to four children. The Power Behind the Pack article, art by Walt Simonson. Origin and 1st appearance of Power Pack. 52-page giant. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.