Auctions: comic books in 'War of the Realms (Marvel)', graded by CGC

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 344 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3769531016

1st appearance of Malekith - Cover by Walt Simonson. "Whatever Happened To Balder the Brave?", script and art by Walt Simonson; Balder is sent by Odin to make the perilous journey to Loki's realm to ask the god of mischief for aid in combating an ancient evil; Malekith makes it there first and sways Loki to his side; Balder, forced to break his vow of non-violence by a taunting Loki, cuts off the schemer's head and wanders into the desert to die. Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. This issue features seeds for the 2019 Marvel event The War of Realms. Cover price $0.60.

War of the Realms New Agents of Atlas (2019 Marvel) 1A CGC 9.8 Tan

Paper: White

Label #3720590009

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Written by Greg Pak. Art by Gang Hyuk Lim. Cover by Billy Tan. FEATURING MARVEL'S NEWEST HEROES WAVE, AERO & SWORD MASTER! A 'War of the Realms' tie-in series! As Sindr, Immortal Queen of Muspelheim, and her legions of Fire Demons march on Asia, it's time for a new band of heroes to unite to protect the Pacific Rim. Having brought together a ragtag team of heroes to defend the Earth from an alien invasion in the past, can Amadeus Cho reassemble his 'protectors' -- Shang-Chi, Silk and Jimmy Woo to save the world from incineration? And where is Kamala Khan? And just who are Crescent, Io and Luna Snow??? Featuring Marvel's newest heroes from China, Aero and Sword Master, and a mysterious new Filipino heroine named WAVE! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.