Auctions: comic books June 1988

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 72 CBCS 9.0 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Direct Edition.

Label #21-1981F70-005

"Stiletto" finds the new Cobra agent, Star-Viper, breaking into The Pit III and stealing an experimental and expensive black box mechanism from under the Joes' noses. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Gung-Ho; Dusty; Spirit Iron-Knife; Flint; Lady Jaye; Iceberg; Mainframe; Tunnel Rat; Wildcard (1st); Skidmark (1st); Windmill (1st); VILLAINS: Cobra Commander II [Fred VII]; Baroness; Dr. Mindbender; Serpentor; Star-Viper (1st); Croc-Master (1st); Cobra Soldiers. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Ron Wagner and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 344 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4418460007

"Psychic Victory." Story by Peter David. Art by Todd McFarlane. It's the calm before the storm. The Redeemer and Rock, the Leader's new super-powered henchmen and former Hulkbusters, storm a top secret government facility to obtain Weapons of Mass Destruction. Meanwhile, Bruce and Betty's relationship has been a tumultuous one at best. Betty intends to confront the one responsible, the Hulk. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 14 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-019

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Bill Sienkiewicz cover Cover price $2.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 12 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-47253CB-005

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"Sick!" Guest-starring Nova (Frankie Ray). Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. The Silver Surfer is the helpless prisoner of the space pirate Reptyl, the Non-Human. Can Nova fight her way through the corsair's defenses and rescue the former Herald of Galactus? Plus, witness the horrible, ultimate fate of the Contemplator. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 139 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4418459013

"Grave Memory" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by Sal Buscema. Joe Robertson is a man haunted by his past. Many years ago in Philadelphia, he remained silent after witnessing Tombstone commit a homicide. Now Tombstone has come to New York, and Robbie decides that it's time to make amends. It's a decision that may cost Robbie his life, if the web-slinger doesn't get to Battery Park in time! Origin of Tombstone. Cameo appearance by the Arranger. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics publisher Charles Novinskie.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 392 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4418459024

Cover pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Brett Breeding. Thor battles Quicksand in "Quicksand Kills," script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Al Milgrom; Hogun has crashed to Earth, but a head injury causes him to see demons instead of people, and he is eventually engaged in battle by Daredevil; Sigurd and Jerry meet up with Eric and tag along on a construction bid, but the plant is attacked by Quicksand. Brief appearance by Daredevil. Cameos by Fandral, Volstagg, and Balder. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 230 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EE41D0-004

Christmas Issue - 'Twas the Night...!" New Mutants cameo. Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Marc Silvestri and Joe Rubinstein. As the X-Men get acquainted with their new headquarters they make a startling discovery. It seems the previous owners, a band of marauding cyborgs known as Reavers, had built up quite a cache of stolen goods. Marvel's Merry Mutants want this loot to get put to some good use, and decides to play Santa. Cover price $1.00.