Auctions: comic books in 'Secret Wars (1984)', graded by CGC

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 4D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4700567024

Direct Edition. "Situation Hopeless!" Part 4 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Bob Layton and John Beatty. The villains' sneak attack has sent the heroes reeling. And for the coup de grace, the Molecule Man drops an entire mountain range on Captain America and his injured comrades. The only thing standing between the heroes and final oblivion is the monstrous strength of the Incredible Hulk. But, does even the Green Goliath have the strength to hold back fifty billion tons of rock and earth? Meanwhile, the X-Men seek out Magneto and the Mighty Thor stands alone against the deadliest villains in the Marvel Universe. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 10D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4698017011

Direct Edition. "Death to the Beyonder!" Part 10 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. It's Doctor Doom vs. the Beyonder. The nefarious villain has stolen vast amounts of cosmic energy from mighty Galactus and now stands in defiance before the nigh omnipotent Beyonder. What follows is a battle that will rock the cosmos, and only one shall survive. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 10D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4698017012

Direct Edition. "Death to the Beyonder!" Part 10 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. It's Doctor Doom vs. the Beyonder. The nefarious villain has stolen vast amounts of cosmic energy from mighty Galactus and now stands in defiance before the nigh omnipotent Beyonder. What follows is a battle that will rock the cosmos, and only one shall survive. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 11D CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4698236008

Direct Edition. "...And Dust to Dust!" Part 11 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Doom has accomplished the unimaginable, he has defeated the nigh omnipotent Beyonder and now contains the fallen entity's vast power within himself. The heroes must make a fateful decision, can Victor Von Doom be trusted with so much power? It's a decision that could cost them everything. Plus, learn the ultimate fate of the villains and the city of Denver, Colorado. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 252N CGC 8.0 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4599771005

Newsstand Edition. First appearance of Spider-Man's new black (alien symbiote) costume in "Homecoming!" Plot by Roger Stern. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz (breakdowns) and Brett Breeding (finishes). Cover by Ron Frenz and Klaus Janson. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! With a brilliant flash of light in Central Park, the wondrous wall-crawler is back! And he looks a whole lot different! Wow, a new costume! What happened during the Secret Wars on the Beyonder's world? The ominous truth will be revealed to both the readers and the web-slinger in the days and weeks ahead! Cameo appearances by the Black Cat, Dr. Curt Connors, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson , Aunt May, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: Marvel Age 12 contained sketches of the new costume two months prior to the publication of this issue. Spidey's new costume was also unveiled in Marvel Team-Up 141 and Spectacular Spider-Man 90. The first issue of the (1984) Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Limited Series was published the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 252. The web-slinger discovers his new costume in issue 8 of the limited series. The Frenz-Janson cover is a tribute to the iconic cover of Amazing Fantasy 15. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 266. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 470,527; average paid circulation: 241,762. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 265D CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4664299003

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Direct Edition. A FF double-feature. Story, art, and cover by John Byrne. "The House that Reed Built!" The Fantastic Four, along with many of Earth's defenders, have been missing for months (see Marvel Super-Heroes Secret Wars (1984) #1-12 for details). The infamous Trapster takes this opportunity to see what treasures he can plunder from the all but deserted Baxter Building. However, he'll soon learn that the FF's home is not without its own defenses. "Home is Where the Heart Is!" Guest-starring the Avengers. Sue Richards greets the returning heroes (again see Marvel Super-Heroes Secret Wars (1984) #1-12 for details). But, where is the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing, and who is the mysterious new hero that will take his place in the ranks of the Fantastic Four? 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 181D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4681551020

Direct Edition. "Tokyo Story!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green. Story continued from Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) #12. The X-Men have returned from the Beyonder's Battleworld. The materialize above the streets of Tokyo, Japan. However, Lockheed's friend seems to have undergone a severe transformation. Wolverine saves the life of a child that will become very important to him in years to come. Plus, congress passes a Federal Bill - The Mutant Affairs Control Act, and nothing will ever be the same again. NOTE: 1st appearance of Amiko.6 pgs. Cover price $0.60.