Auctions: comic books 1980-1989, graded by CGC

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 97 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4416401024

"Games of Death and Deceit!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. As Shang Chi meditates and ponders the events in his recent past, he wonders if he has lost his way. Plus, a dinner party is assaulted by a gang of armed thieves. Unfortunately for the bad guys the Master of Kung Fu is in attendance. Cover price $0.50.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 98 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4416401023

"The Journey as Goal!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. The martial arts master known as the Shadow-Slasher is out to prove he is the best . In order to be the best, you must beat the best. And, everybody knows Shang Chi is the Master of Kung Fu. It's a classic martial arts showdown in the ole Kung Fu Theater style. Cover price $0.50.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 99 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4416401022

"Bitter Harvest!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. When karate champion and ex-C.I.A. Agent Rufus Carter shows up to the doorstep of Stormhaven Castle wounded Shang Chi decides it's time for him to help. Can these two masters defeat a crew of pirates and stop a runaway cruiser in time before it blows up the docks? Cover price $0.50.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 100 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4416401018

Special Giant-Sized 100th Issue. "Red of Fang and Claw, All Love Lost!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. The Stalker of Whitechapel has returned, and Leiko must face her greatest peril. Shang Chi's malevolent father's past comes back to haunt him yet again. When your father is Fu Manchu, trouble is always sure to find you. 48 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 101 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4416401021

"Not Smoke, Nor Beads, Nor Blood!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. After stumbling upon an assassination attempt, Shang Chi is set on an adventure that brings him into direct conflict with the Yakuza. Cover price $0.50.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 102 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4416401020

"A Vision of Winter in Spring!" Story by Peter Gillis. Art by Gene Day. Shang Chi has been sent to Provence in the south of France to recuperate, but where the Master of Kung Fu treks...trouble is sure to follow. Chi meets a beautiful young woman harboring a deadly secret. This issue includes a 4-page gallery of Kung Fu featuring art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 103 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4416401019

"A City Asea!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Day. Shang Chi and Tarr find mystery and intrigue among the boat-dwellers in the Harbor of Hing Kong. You don't want to miss the surprise ending to this one. Cover price $0.50.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 104 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4416401017

"Fight without Reason!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Day. Shang Chi comes face-to-face with the one man he has never truly defeated, Shen Kuei, the man called Cat. In the wake of last issue, Chi finds his rival in the arms of Leiko Wu, the woman he loves. Now, these two Masters of Kung Fu must engage in a martial arts battle to rival all others. For honor, for love. Cover price $0.50.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 105 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4416401016

"The Razor Fist Connection!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Day. The assassin known as Razor Fist has come for Pavane. Can Shang Chi and Leiko save the feline vixen or will they have to fight Pavane too? Plus, a revelation about Razor Fist that will shock you. Cover price $0.50.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 106 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4416401015

"The Assassin Master!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Day and Armando Gil. Shang Chi tracks down the third Razor Fist, but he also comes face-to-face with the Velcro the Master of Assassins. Cover price $0.50.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 108 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4416401014

"Chameleons!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Day. Shang Chi takes the job of bodyguard, but what happens when the person he's guarding from danger turns out to be The danger. It's a tale of spies, intrigue, and misleads. Cover price $0.60.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4379386019

Comic book based on the popular animated series. When a meteorite crashes into the Evergreen Forest, Skeletor wants it as it will give him the power he needs to smash his enemies. So He-Man and company have to get to that meteorite first. But there is a lot that stands in their way in Falling Stars. Script by Mike Carlin and art by Ron Wilson & Dennis Janke. Cover price $0.75.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4411882016

"Snakes Alive!" - Written by Mike Carlin. Art by Ron Wilson and Dennis Janke. Not even the merciless tyrant, Skeletor, is ready for the new heroes of Eternia: Rio Blast and Snout Spout! Together Rio Blast and Snout Spout have vowed to defeat Skeletor and his evil allies, the savage Snake Men! And defeat Skeletor they will -- if only they'll stop fighting with each other first! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Masters of the Universe Special Preview Insert (1982 DC) NN CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3914024003

Special Masters of the Universe preview supplement originally included inside various DC publications at the time.

Masters of the Universe Special Preview Insert (1982 DC) NN CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3986091023

Special Masters of the Universe preview supplement originally included inside various DC publications at the time.

Masters of the Universe Special Preview Insert (1982 DC) NN CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3986091025

Special Masters of the Universe preview supplement originally included inside various DC publications at the time.

Masters of the Universe Special Preview Insert (1982 DC) NN CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3985801009

Special Masters of the Universe preview supplement originally included inside various DC publications at the time.

Masters of the Universe Special Preview Insert (1982 DC) NN CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4011777006

Special Masters of the Universe preview supplement originally included inside various DC publications at the time.

Mickey Mouse (1941 Whitman) 208 CGC 5.0

Paper: White

Label #1218752006

Whitman edition. This issue was only distributed in Whitman 3-pack. Cover price $0.40.

Miracleman (1985) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4060893022

Written by Alan Moore, with art by Gary Leach. Mickey Moran was just a regular bloke with a wife and a job, until one day he *remembered*...that he was Miracleman, a glistening new god with powers far beyond those of mortal ken. He also remembered that, years ago, he and his sidekicks -- Young Miracleman and Kid Miracleman -- were in a horrible accident that left Young Miracleman dead. When Moran goes to see Kid Miracleman to help him piece together his past, our hero finds that his youthful protege has changed...for the worse. Much worse. If you've never read this series, be assured it ranks right up there with Alan Moore's other classic, Watchmen. Cover price $0.75.

Moon Knight (1980 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #0281923002

Direct Edition. "The Macabre Moon Knight!" Written by Doug Moench. Art by Bill Sienkiewicz. Mercenary, Wall Street wizard, a street smart cabbie, masked-avenger - Marc Spector is all of these things and more. Nothing before could have possibly prepared you for the strange world of Moon Knight! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Bushman. Cover price $0.50.

Moon Knight (1980 1st Series) 31 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4418459001

"A Box of Music for Savage Studs!" Written by Doug Moench. Art by Kevin Nowlan and Terry Austin. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Merchants war with a youth gang for control of a Brooklyn meighborhood - and only Moon Knight stands between them. Includes the back-up tale "Fly the Friendly Skies!" By Steve Ringgenberg, Michael Hernandez and Kevin Dzuban. Trapped aboard a blimp, a blinded Moon Knight fights for his life! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

Moon Knight (1980 1st Series) 33 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4418459003

"Exploding Myths!" Written by Doug Moench. Art by Kevin Nowlan, Carl Potts, Brent Anderson, Joe Chiodo and Bill Sienkiewicz. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. At long last--meet Druid Walsh, a bizarre street legend who, along with Moon Knight, becomes a subject for reporter Joy Mercado as she sets about "Exploding Myths." 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

Moon Knight (1985 2nd Series) Fist of Khonshu 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4408114008

"Night of the Jackal!" Written by Alan Zelenetz. Art by Chris Warner and E.R. Cruz. Featuring the startling origin of Moon Knight as never told before. It's new beginning with all-new revelations! 48 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

Mother Teresa of Calcutta (1984) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4412817014

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 16 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #0225066003

Cover art by Tom Mandrake. 1st appearance of Warpath (out of costume; see Uncanny X-Men 193 for first appearance in costume) in Away Game!, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Tom Mandrake and Kim DeMulder; The New Mutants make a quick retreat and try to free Kitty and Doug by stealth; they are attacked by the Hellions, a group of teenage mutants under the tutelage of the Hellfire Club; Magik rescues Psyche, but the rest of the New Mutants are captured. Cover price $0.60.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 26D CGC 9.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4375432016

Direct Edition. First 65-cent cover price issue. 1st full appearance of Legion. Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz. Legion, script by Chris Claremont, art by Bill Sienkiewicz; Gabrielle Haller's autistic son begins exhibiting telepathic, telekinetic, and pyrotic powers; Prof. X and the New Mutants come to help; Wolfsbane encounters Rev. Craig again; Emma Frost gives Empath an ultimatum; Magneto and Aleytys begin a relationship. 36 pgs. $0.65. Cover price $0.65.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 26D CGC 9.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4375432017

Direct Edition. First 65-cent cover price issue. 1st full appearance of Legion. Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz. Legion, script by Chris Claremont, art by Bill Sienkiewicz; Gabrielle Haller's autistic son begins exhibiting telepathic, telekinetic, and pyrotic powers; Prof. X and the New Mutants come to help; Wolfsbane encounters Rev. Craig again; Emma Frost gives Empath an ultimatum; Magneto and Aleytys begin a relationship. 36 pgs. $0.65. Cover price $0.65.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 9 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Canadian Price Variant

Label #4385888003

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Cover art by Bob McLeod. Arena, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Tom Mandrake; The New Mutants and Amara are taken to Nova Roma, a hidden city near the headwaters of the Amazon, where they are caught in a power struggle involving Amara's father; the boys are forced to fight in the arena; and Wolfsbane is hailed as a god. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 2N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4075012016

Newsstand Edition. First appearance of Deathstroke the Terminator in "Today...the Terminator!" Characters: Teen Titans [Robin; Kid Flash; Wonder Girl; Cyborg; Starfire; Raven; Changeling]; The Terminator [Slade Wilson] (1st; Later Deathstroke); The Ravager [Grant Wilson] (Intro; Death); Wintergreen (Intro); HIVE. Script by Marv Wolfman, with art by George Perez and Romeo Tanghal. Plus: an article by Marv Wolfman on the revival of the Teen Titans. Cover by George Perez. Cover price $0.50.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 23N CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4418459010

Newsstand Edition. Blackfire and the Gordanians come to Earth to take back Starfire in "Kidnapped!" Part 1 of 4, continued next issue. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by George Perez, inks by Romeo Tanghal. Aqualad, Superman cameos. Perez/Dick Giordano cover. 1st Vigilante (not in costume) 1st appearance of Blackfire. Cover price $0.60.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 24 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4021863004

Blackfire brings her captive sister Starfire to the Citadel homeworld, with the Titans and Omega Men in hot pursuit, in "Citadel Strike!" Part 2 of 4, continued from the previous issue. Story continues next issue. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by George Perez, inks by Romeo Tanghal. Superman cameo. Perez cover. Cover price $0.60.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 38 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4021863009

Robin goes into detective mode to help Wonder Girl uncover her past in "Who Is Donna Troy?" Script and co-plot by Marv Wolfman, co-plot and pencils by George Perez, inks by Romeo Tanghal and Perez (pages 1, 2 & 23). Perez cover. Cover price $0.75.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 44D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4351541004

Direct Edition. The Judas Contract: Part 3 of 4: There Shall Come a Titan! - Written by Marv Wolfman & George Perez. Art by George Perez, Dick Giordano and Mike DeCarlo. Cover by George Perez. Adeline Wilson tells Dick Grayson of the origin of Deathstroke, and Dick assumes the name Nightwing for the first time! Starring Nightwing (intro), Jericho (intro), Deathstroke the Terminator, Terra, Adeline Wilson, H.I.V.E., Wintergreen, Grant Wilson (flashback/cameo) and Jackal. Concludes in New Teen Titans (1980) Annual #3. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Nintendo Power (1988-2012 Nintendo of America) 1B CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #4293773010

"Free Sample Copy" Edition Cover by Joan Gratz. Premiere Issue 1988. Originally distributed with a fold-out poster; see individual listings to see if it is present. The premiere gaming magazine for all things Nintendo. In this issue "Super Mario 2 - 20 page Spectacular, Zelda - Second Quest in depth review, Baseball Roundup, Over 50 pro tips. 110 Pages, Full Color, 8.25" x 10.75". Cover price $3.50.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4400745024

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

Paper: White

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.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 65N CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4418461003

Newsstand Edition. "An Eagle in the Aerie!" Guest-starring El Aguila. Sons of the Tiger cameo. Story by Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Kerry Gammill and Ricardo Villamonte. The modern day Robin Hood known as El Aguila is back. But this time the swashbuckling vigilante needs the Heroes for Hire's help. Cover price $0.40.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 70N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4418461005

Newsstand Edition. "Luck and Death!" Guest-starring Colleen Wing. Story by Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Kerry Gammill and Ricardo Villamonte. Power Man and Iron Fist head south to discover how drugs are being smuggled into Florida from South America. Colleen Wing comes along for the trip and finds more than she bargained for. Cover price $0.50.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 77N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4418461008

Newsstand Edition. "What's Black and White and Red all Over?" Guest-starring Daredevil. Story by Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Kerry Gammill and Ricardo Villamonte. Story continued from Daredevil #178. A cry for help puts Power Man, Iron Fist, and the protector of Hell's Kitchen, Daredevil, in direct conflict with the lumbering bruiser Boris and the graceful femme fatal Ninotchka, and they give the heroes all they can handle. Cover price $0.50.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 78N CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4418461007

Newsstand Edition. 3rd appearance of Sabretooth (as "Slasher"). "Slasher!" Guest-starring Daughters of the Dragon and El Aguila. Bob Diamond (Sons of the Tiger) cameo. Story by Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Kerry Gammill and Ricardo Villamonte. The modern day Robin Hood, El Aguila, is back and he may wish he had stayed away. There's a killer stalking the streets of New York City and his identity is unknown. Here's a hint, he's one of the deadliest men alive. NOTE: For the reveal of his identity see Power Man and Iron Fist #84. Cover price $0.60.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 81N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4418461009

Newsstand Edition. "The Road to Halwan!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Denys Cowan and Ricardo Villamonte. The lumbering bruiser Boris and the graceful femme fatal Ninotchka are back. Power Man and Iron Fist find themselves between a rock and hard place when their erstwhile adversaries show up. Cover price $0.60.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 82 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4418461010

"Secret of the Black Tiger!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Denys Cowan and Carl Potts. A pit of deadly spikes at their backs and a cadre of killer assassins in front, the Heroes for Hire have the badguys right where they want them. Cover price $0.60.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 83 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4418494012

"War without End!" Story by Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Denys Cowan, Carl Potts, and Joe Chiodo. The merc known as Warhawk has just beat Iron Fist unconscious. Now you know this is only going to brass off Luke Cage. Cover price $0.60.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 84 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4418494013

4th appearance of Sabretooth. "Revenge!" Daughters of the Dragon cameo. Story by Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Denys Cowan and Steve Mitchell. At last the identity of Slasher (a serial killer from Power Man and Iron Fist #78) is revealed. Power Man and Iron Fist are in the fight of their lives against the life-crushing coils of the Constrictor and Sabretooth, one of the deadliest men alive. Cover price $0.60.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 88 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4418494015

"No Deadly Drug!" Story by Denny O'Neil. Art by Denys Cowan. Villains from Danny and Luke's past resurface and unite. Can Power Man and Iron Fist stand against Black Miriah (last seen in #5) and the deadly man known as Scimitar (last seen in Iron Fist #5)? Cover price $0.60.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) Canadian Price Variant 87 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Canadian Price Variant

Label #4418494014

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "Heatwave." Guest-starring Moon Knight. Story by Denny O'Neil. Art by Denys Cowen and Carl Potts. Moon Knight lies injured and on the verge of death at the bottom of a water tower. As the heat rises his hopes of rescue sink and things go from bad to worse as the tower begins to fill with rainwater. With his injuries weighing him down can Moony stay afloat long enough for Power Man and Iron Fist to rescue him? 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) Canadian Price Variant 89 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4418494002

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "To Honor...To Die!" Story by Denny O'Neil. Art by Denys Cowan and Carl Potts. How can Power Man and Iron Fist hope to take down a group of rogue soldiers who are willing to die rather than be taken alive? Cover price $0.75.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) Canadian Price Variant 90 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4418494001

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. 1st Kurt Busiek script for Marvel. "The Untouchable!" Story by Kurt Busiek. Art by Denys Cowan and Mel Candid. The mutant terrorist known as Unus the Untouchable is causing a disturbance in the neighborhood of the Heroes for Hire. How can Power Man and Iron Fist hope to take down an opponent they can't even lay a hand on? Cover price $0.75.

Primer (1982 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4402527014

1st appearance of Grendel (Matt Wagner art). 1st appearance of Argent. Cover price $1.50.