Auctions: comic books in 'Marvel', 1980-1989, graded by CGC
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Item #60587170
Tags: X-MenUncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 193 CGC 9.6
Paper: Off white to white
Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back
Label #4330993008
Starts Jun 24 Double Sized Issue - "Warhunt 2!" Guest-starring the New Mutants and Firestar. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green. The warrior mutant Thunderbird comes seeking revenge on the X-Men for the death of his brother, the original Thunderbird (see Uncanny X-Men #95 for Thunderbird's death). His fellow Hellions (the Hellfire Club's version of the New Mutants) Roulette, Empath, and a duped Firestar are coming along for the ride. But when Thunderbird finally comes face-to-face with the man he blames for his brother's death, Charles Xavier, is he ready f to hear the truth? Plus, what is the mysterious Nimrod up to. NOTE: 1st appearance of Firestar. This issue celebrates the first 100 issues of the New X-Men. Cover price $1.25.
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Item #61070003
Tags: X-MenUncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 200 CGC 9.6
Paper: White
Label #4420432010
Starts Jun 24 "The Trial of Magneto!" Guest-starring Lilandra, Binary, and the Starjammers. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green. For his crimes against humanity, Magneto will be put on trial. Can the X-Men keep extremists from disrupting the trial thus sparking a mutant/human war?! Plus, a mortally wounded Charles Xavier forces Magneto to make a decision that will change the X-Men's lives forever! NOTE: 1st appearance of Fenris. Cover price $1.25.
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Item #58796866
Tags: X-MenUncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 201 CGC 9.8
Top CGC census grade for this issue.
1st app. Nathan Summers
Paper: White
Label #4044649021
Starts Jul 6 "Duel!" Guest-starring the New Mutants. Cameos by the Watcher, Binary, and the Starjammers. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Rick Leonardi and Whilce Portacio. Professor Xavier is gone. Taken by his beloved Lilandra, the Shi'ar Majestrix, to the far side of the galaxy to save his life. Magneto, the X-Men's one time deadliest adversary, has been left in charge of rearing the New Mutants. Thus, begins a new era for the Children of the Atom. Now they just need to decide on a leader. Cyclops duels a powerless Storm in the Danger Room for the right to lead the X-Men. Plus, Scott and Madelyne's son is born. NOTE: 1st appearance of Nathan Summers, the baby that will grow up to became the mutant freedom fighter known as Cable. Cover price $0.65.
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Item #61080845
Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 221D CGC 9.8
1st app. Mr. Sinister
Paper: White
Label #4419732017
Starts Jun 24 Direct Edition. "Death by Drowning!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. It's the X-Men vs. the Marauders: Round 2! However, this time the Marauders have an ace up there sleeve - the Malice controlled Polaris! And, Rogue and Dazzler's turbulent past comes to a head (see Dazzler #24 & 28 for details about that past). When push comes to shove, will these former arch foes lay it on the line for one another? Plus, the man behind the scenes pulling the Marauders' strings is finally revealed! NOTE: 1st appearance of Mr. Sinister. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #60814944
Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 221D CGC 9.4
1st app. Mr. Sinister
Paper: White
Label #4403190022
Starts Jul 22 Direct Edition. "Death by Drowning!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. It's the X-Men vs. the Marauders: Round 2! However, this time the Marauders have an ace up there sleeve - the Malice controlled Polaris! And, Rogue and Dazzler's turbulent past comes to a head (see Dazzler #24 & 28 for details about that past). When push comes to shove, will these former arch foes lay it on the line for one another? Plus, the man behind the scenes pulling the Marauders' strings is finally revealed! NOTE: 1st appearance of Mr. Sinister. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #60814951
Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 221D CGC 9.4
1st app. Mr. Sinister
Paper: Off white to white
Label #4403190025
Starts Jun 24 Direct Edition. "Death by Drowning!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. It's the X-Men vs. the Marauders: Round 2! However, this time the Marauders have an ace up there sleeve - the Malice controlled Polaris! And, Rogue and Dazzler's turbulent past comes to a head (see Dazzler #24 & 28 for details about that past). When push comes to shove, will these former arch foes lay it on the line for one another? Plus, the man behind the scenes pulling the Marauders' strings is finally revealed! NOTE: 1st appearance of Mr. Sinister. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #60814489
Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 221D CGC 8.5
1st app. Mr. Sinister
Paper: White
Label #4403191001
Starts Jul 29 Direct Edition. "Death by Drowning!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. It's the X-Men vs. the Marauders: Round 2! However, this time the Marauders have an ace up there sleeve - the Malice controlled Polaris! And, Rogue and Dazzler's turbulent past comes to a head (see Dazzler #24 & 28 for details about that past). When push comes to shove, will these former arch foes lay it on the line for one another? Plus, the man behind the scenes pulling the Marauders' strings is finally revealed! NOTE: 1st appearance of Mr. Sinister. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #60912667
Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 239 CGC 9.8
Top CGC census grade for this issue.
Paper: Off white to white
Label #4392161002
Starts Jul 6 Inferno: Prologue - "Vanities!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. Strange occurrences are happening all over the city of Manhattan. Mr. Sinister plots and schemes from the shadows. The X-Men are betrayed by one of their own. And, the Marvel Universe is about to engulfed by an all encompassing evil from which no one will escape. Welcome to the Inferno! Cover price $1.00.
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Item #61069598
Tags: X-MenUncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 251 CGC 9.8
Top CGC census grade for this issue.
Paper: White
Label #4420432014
Starts Jul 6 "Fever Dream!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. Wolverine is badly wounded and left to the mercies of the diabolical Donald Pierce and his deadly Reavers. But, what happened to the rest of the X-Men? The answer is shocking, to say the least. Cover price $1.00.
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Item #61069596
Tags: X-MenUncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 251 CGC 9.6
Paper: White
Label #4420432013
Starts Jun 24 "Fever Dream!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. Wolverine is badly wounded and left to the mercies of the diabolical Donald Pierce and his deadly Reavers. But, what happened to the rest of the X-Men? The answer is shocking, to say the least. Cover price $1.00.
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Item #61070033
Tags: X-MenUncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 251 CGC 9.6
Paper: White
Label #4420432015
Starts Jul 29 "Fever Dream!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. Wolverine is badly wounded and left to the mercies of the diabolical Donald Pierce and his deadly Reavers. But, what happened to the rest of the X-Men? The answer is shocking, to say the least. Cover price $1.00.
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Item #61070039
Tags: Acts of Vengeance (part 42), X-MenUncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 256 CGC 9.6
Paper: White
Label #4420432019
Starts Jun 24 Acts of Vengeance: Part 1 of 3. "The Key that Breaks the Locke!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. A cabal made-up of some of Marvel's most dangerous villains has gathered together to pull their resources and finally destroy the heroes who oppose them. This inner circle consists of Doctor Doom, Magneto, the Kingpin, Wizard, Red Skull, the Mandarin, and a mysterious benefactor. Their plan is to surprise their enemies with foes whom they've never faced. In this issue, Iron Man's arch nemesis the Mandarin takes on a new apprentice - Lady Mandarin! The X-Men know her as Psylocke. NOTE: 1st appearance of the ninja Psylocke. Cover price $1.00.
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Item #61101241
US 1 (1983) 8 CGC 9.4 SS Shooter
Only copy at the top CGC grade of 9.4.
Paper: White
Signed by Jim Shooter on 4/13/24.
Label #4429529001
Starts Jun 24 Michael Golden painted cover. Frank Springer & Mike Esposito art. Cover price $0.60.
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Item #61109249
Tags: AvengersVision and the Scarlet Witch (1982 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.8
Top CGC census grade for this issue.
Paper: White
Label #3925542003
Starts Jul 6 Direct Edition. "Trick or Treat!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Rick Leonardi. Inks by Ian Akin and Brian Garvey. Cover by Rick Leonardi and Jack Abel. The Vision and the Scarlet Witch are striking out on their own! The powerful couple has left the Avengers and purchased a house in Leonia, New Jersey, inan effort to build new lives together! And appropriately, the first night in their new home is... Halloween! Once the sun goes down, strange things start happening! And these unusual events in the neighborhood seem connected to a book (Wanda recently received) called the Druid Tome! The ancient book keeps an evil druid trapped within its pages! But the magical energy of All Hallows' Eve allows Samhain to escape! And suddenly the former avengers are fighting for their lives in their very own living room! Appearance by Jarvis. Cameo appearance by Robert Frank (aka the golden age Whizzer). (Notes: Wanda and the Vision left Earth's Mightiest Heroes in Avengers 211. This four-part series was among the first limited series published by Marvel. This four-part limited series was reprinted in 2005 (and again in 2015) in the trade paperback: Avengers Vision and the Scarlet Witch.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.
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Item #61109259
Tags: AvengersVision and the Scarlet Witch (1985 2nd Series) 1 CGC 9.8
Paper: White
Label #2079863019
Starts Jul 6 Avengers West Coast Crossover. Double-size issue. "Lovers and Zombies!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Richard Howell and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Richard Howell. The story opens at Project Pegasus where government officials are questioning the Vision following the events of Avengers 254. After storming out of the interrogation room, the Vision and the Scarlet Witch return to Leonia, New Jersey and purchase a new home. While Wanda and her synthezoid husband are inspecting the backyard, the zombies of the Black Talon attack! Nekra and the Grim Reaper are part of the evil plot too. Story continues in West Coast Avengers (1985) 2. Cameo appearances by Hawkeye, Mockingbird, Iron Man, Tigra, Starfox, and the Wasp. 48 pages Cover price $1.25.
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Item #61094749
Tags: Spider-ManWeb of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 1D CGC 8.5 Vess Direct Variant
Paper: Off white to white
Label #4423577003
Starts Jun 24 Direct Edition. "Til Death Do Us Part!" Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Greg LaRocque and Jim Mooney. Painted cover by Charles Vess. The alien symbiote (aka black costume) ambushes Peter Parker while he is getting dressed. Now Spider-Man must battle the black costume and the new Vulturions on his way to the Baxter Building! Meanwhile, Aunt May laments Peter's decision to drop out of graduate school. (Note: The Web of Spiderman series essentially replaced the Marvel Team-Up title as Marvel's third regular series featuring Spider-Man.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.
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Item #58849002
Tags: X-MenWolverine (1982 Limited Series) 1D CGC 9.8
Paper: White
Label #4188704005
Starts Jul 6 Direct Edition. 1 of 4 Featuring Wolverine in his first solo series fighting in Japan. "Wolverine." Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Miller/Rubinstein cover. Back cover MegaForce ad with art by William Stout. Cover price $0.60.
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Item #61054726
Tags: X-MenWolverine (1982 Limited Series) 1N CGC 9.2
Paper: White
Newsstand Edition.
Label #4418460002
Starts Jun 24 Newsstand Edition. 1 of 4 Featuring Wolverine in his first solo series fighting in Japan. "Wolverine." Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Miller/Rubinstein cover. Back cover MegaForce ad with art by William Stout. Cover price $0.60.
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Item #61127837
Tags: X-MenWolverine (1982 Limited Series) 2D CGC 9.2
Paper: White
Label #4427612025
Starts Jun 24 Direct Edition. Wolverine fights ninjas in Japan in "Debts and Obligations." Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Miller/Rubinstein cover. Cover price $0.60.
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Item #60818424
Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.8
Paper: White
Label #1159502021
Starts Jun 24 Direct Edition. Part 1 of 3 - "Swordquest!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema and Klaus Janson. Wolvie slices through a pile of pirate slavers, and on his way to Mandripoor discovers a plot by the Black Blade to obtain the legendary Muramasa Sword. John Byrne art on back cover. NOTE: 1st appearance of Wolverine as Patch. Cover price $1.50.
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Item #61068170
Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.8
Paper: White
Label #0280992020
Starts Jul 6 Direct Edition. Part 1 of 3 - "Swordquest!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema and Klaus Janson. Wolvie slices through a pile of pirate slavers, and on his way to Mandripoor discovers a plot by the Black Blade to obtain the legendary Muramasa Sword. John Byrne art on back cover. NOTE: 1st appearance of Wolverine as Patch. Cover price $1.50.
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Item #61007853
Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 6 CGC 9.8
Top CGC census grade for this issue.
Paper: White
Label #4412913024
Starts Jun 24 "Roughhouse!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema and Al Williamson. At the royal palace, Wolverine takes on the behemoth Roughhouse and the deadly Bloodsport in an effort to save innocent lives. Just as things escalate to the point of no return, the Mandripoor Prince arrives in town. Todd McFarlane art on back cover. 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.50.
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Item #60603711
Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 8D CGC 9.6
Paper: White
Label #4375432008
Starts Jul 6 Direct Edition. Part 2 of 2 - "If It Ain't Broke...!" Guest-starring the Incredible Hulk. Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema . In a humorous turn of events, using the Hulk's brute strength to do his dirty work for him, Wolverine tricks the Grey Goliath into trashing Coy's slave ring and cocaine operation. Rob Liefeld art on back cover. Cover price $1.50.
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Item #60603704
Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 8D CGC 9.4
Paper: White
Label #4375432006
Starts Jul 6 Direct Edition. Part 2 of 2 - "If It Ain't Broke...!" Guest-starring the Incredible Hulk. Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema . In a humorous turn of events, using the Hulk's brute strength to do his dirty work for him, Wolverine tricks the Grey Goliath into trashing Coy's slave ring and cocaine operation. Rob Liefeld art on back cover. Cover price $1.50.
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Item #60534924
Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 8N CGC 9.4
Paper: White
Label #4014901005
Starts Jul 6 Newsstand Edition. Part 2 of 2 - "If It Ain't Broke...!" Guest-starring the Incredible Hulk. Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema . In a humorous turn of events, using the Hulk's brute strength to do his dirty work for him, Wolverine tricks the Grey Goliath into trashing Coy's slave ring and cocaine operation. Rob Liefeld art on back cover. Cover price $1.50.
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Item #60605319
Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 10D CGC 9.8
1st battle with Sabretooth
Paper: White
Label #4375387015
Starts Jul 6 Direct Edition. "Hours!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema and Bill Sienkiewicz. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. On his birthday, Logan reflects on the murder of Silver Fox, the woman he loved, and Sabretooth, the man that murdered her! Featuring one of the earliest and most brutal battles between these two hated arch enemies. Kent Williams art on back cover (last back cover pin-up). Cover price $1.50.
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Item #60814918
Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 10D CGC 9.4
1st battle with Sabretooth
Paper: White
Label #4403190011
Starts Jun 24 Direct Edition. "Hours!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema and Bill Sienkiewicz. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. On his birthday, Logan reflects on the murder of Silver Fox, the woman he loved, and Sabretooth, the man that murdered her! Featuring one of the earliest and most brutal battles between these two hated arch enemies. Kent Williams art on back cover (last back cover pin-up). Cover price $1.50.
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Item #60982343
Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 17 CGC 8.0
Paper: White
Label #4402776005
Starts Jun 24 Part 1 of 7 - "Basics!" Daredevil cameo. Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by John Byrne and Klaus Janson. There's a new crime boss in town, the cyborg Geist. This mysterious new villain has brought with him a lethal new kind of cocaine and he has captured Wolverine's erstwhile sparring partner Roughhouse in order to test it. 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.50.
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Item #60215094
Tags: X-MenX-Factor (1986 1st Series) 5 CGC 8.0
1st app. Apocalypse (cameo)
Paper: White
Label #4354346014
Starts Jun 24 "Tapped Out!" Part 1 of 2. 1st appearance of Apocalypse (shadowed cameo). Story by Bob Layton. Art by Jackson Guice and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. It's a classic super-hero/super-villain throw-down when X-Factor must battle the Alliance of Evil (Frenzy, Tower, Stinger, and Timeshadow) for the life of a mutant. Featuring a new menace by the name of Apocalypse, an evil mutant who will become a major thorn in the sides of the X-Men and X-Factor. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #60660029
Tags: X-MenX-Factor (1986 1st Series) 6D CGC 9.4
1st full app. Apocalypse
Paper: White
Label #0167469002
Starts Jun 24 Direct Edition. "Apocalypse Now!" Part 2 of 2. 1st full appearance of Apocalypse. Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Jackson Guice and Bob McLeod. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. Cyclops begins to worry that the group's X-Factor ads are fueling mutant paranoia among humans. Plus, the last time X-Factor fought the Alliance of Evil they were soundly defeated. Can they take down their adversaries in time to save the life of a fellow mutant, before it's too late? And, witness the fury and power of Apocalypse, a mutant tyrant who believes in a world where only the strong survive. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #61052478
X-Factor (1986 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 6 CGC 7.5 Restored
1st full app. Apocalypse
Restored: B1
Paper: White
Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover. Canadian Price Variant.
Label #4418460009
Starts Jun 24 Canadian edition with $.95 cover price. "Apocalypse Now!" Part 2 of 2. 1st full appearance of Apocalypse. Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Jackson Guice and Bob McLeod. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. Cyclops begins to worry that the group's X-Factor ads are fueling mutant paranoia among humans. Plus, the last time X-Factor fought the Alliance of Evil they were soundly defeated. Can they take down their adversaries in time to save the life of a fellow mutant, before it's too late? And, witness the fury and power of Apocalypse, a mutant tyrant who believes in a world where only the strong survive. Cover price $0.95.