Auctions: comic books July 1985, graded by CGC

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 257 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4399339017

"Holocaust in a Hidden Land!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Ka-Zar and Shanna. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. Terminus is on a rampage through the Savage Land! And only Earth's Mightiest Heroes stand between the powerful alien and the utter destruction of the bottom of the world! Will the combined might of the Black Knight, shield-slinger, Starfox, Wasp, and Prince of Power be enough to prevent the annihilation of the hidden paradise? Or will Antarctica, centuries later, finally reclaim the Savage Land? A cold and bitter ending for Ka-Zar and the Avengers! Meanwhile light years away in outer space, Captain Marvel meets a new super-villain that will battle the Avengers for years to come! First appearance of Nebula. (Notes: The Savage Land first appeared in Uncanny X-Men (1st series) 10. The High Evolutionary attempts to restore the Savage Land in Uncanny X-Men Annual 12. This issue includes a full-page ad for the Secret Wars II Limited Series.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 37 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4250003016

1st printing - "Twin Brothers!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Frank Springer and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. The Joes duel in the amusement park with a pair of deadly twin Cobra agents! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Flint and Tomax and Xamot. Cover price $0.75.