Auctions: comic books 1978-1980, graded by CBCS

Savage She-Hulk (1980) 8 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-0FD3AC2-049

"Among the Ogres!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Man-Thing. Story by David Anthony Kraft. Art by Mike Vosburg and Chic Stone. Cover by Michael Golden. At the mercy of bizarre swamp dwellers, can She-Hulk escape before their mysterious liquid disfigures her making her as grotesque as they are? Plus, the macabre Man-Thing emerges from the murky swamp, but is he friend or foe? Cover price $0.50.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) Annual 2D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-27D449D-099

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Direct Edition. "Vengeance is Mine Sayeth the Sword!" Story by Ralph Macchio. Art by Jim Mooney and Mike Esposito. Cover by Bud Budiansky and Bob McLeod. Silvermane and his henchmen stop by the Daily Bugle and warn J. Jonah Jameson to stop running anti-organized crime stories. Spider-Man quickly retaliates, but Silvermane won't back off. Now the Rapier, Silvermane, and Spider-Man meet at the Cloisters in Fort Tryon Park to settle their differences. Is the Rapier a friend or foe? First appearance of the Rapier. (Note: This issue features a one-page pinup of Spider-Man.) 48 pages Cover price $0.75.

Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 11 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-241339F-022

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank Giacoia. And Dolly Makes Three starring Spider-Woman [Jessica Drew], Jerry Hunt, Charles Magnus, Brothers Grimm [Jake Dolly, William Dolly], and Madame Doll [Priscilla Dolly], script by Mark Gruenwald, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Al Gordon; Spider-Woman vs. Brother Grimm. The Power of the Spider-Woman. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 21 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-241339F-024

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by John Tartaglione. Beware the Spider-Woman--Bounty Hunter!, script by Michael Fleisher, pencils by Frank Springer (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finished art), inks by Mike Esposito; Spider-Woman goes head to head against the Bounty Hunter. 32 pgs. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 25 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-0311B7D-011

Cover by Jim Mooney. "To Free a Felon!", script by Michael Fleisher, art by Steve Leialoha; The Spider-Woman has one minute to escape the Doomsday Room, an electrified room set to explode; Scurrying up the column she is bound to, the Spider-Woman snaps the column in half; The Spider-Woman uses the broken piece of column to pole vault across the room, crashing through a glass pane in the locked door; The Spider-Woman breaks her chains, then flees, as the room explodes behind her; Mister Big receives word that the Doomsday Room has self-destructed. Hostess Twinkies ad with the Human Torch. 36 pgs., full color. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 33 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-0311B7D-012

Cover art by Dave Cockrum. Yesterday's Villain!, script by J. M. DeMatteis, pencils by Steve Leialoha (breakdowns) and Bruce Patterson (finished art), inks by Bruce Patterson; Spider-Woman battles Forever Man, who makes his first appearance. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Star Trek (1980 Marvel) 5 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27ED9D3-066

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"The Haunting of the Enterprises!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Dave Cockrum and Klaus Janson. Cover by Frank Miller. Why is the mad M'Gora laughing? And could Doctor McCoy actually be driven to murder? The answers may surprise you! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.

Star Trek (1980 Marvel) 6 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27ED9D3-067

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"The Enterprises Murder Case!" Written by Mike. W. Barr. Art by Dave Cockrum and Klaus Janson. Ambassador Phral was alive when he beamed up from the planet, but he was dead when he reached the Enterprise! A baffling murder aboard the Enterprise endangers interplanetary peace - and the career of Captain Kirk! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.50.

Star Trek (1980 Marvel) 8 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27ED9D3-069

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"The Expansionist Syndrome!" Written by Martin Pasko. Art by Dave Cockrum and Ricardo Villamonte. Upon entering the Agena System, the Enterprise is intercepted by a pair of alien craft. Their presence is being seen as an act of aggression and the brave crew's lives are put in jeopardy. Only Spock can save them now. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.50.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 11 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #7002206-AA-001

1st printing Newsstand. "Star Search!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Terry Austin. Think the first time Princess Leia and Han Solo kissed was in the movie "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back?" Well guess again. Check out this issue to see what I mean. Meanwhile, find out where the missing Luke Skywalker and his droids, C-3PO and R2-D2, have been all this time. Cover price $0.35.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 31 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #7002207-AA-019

"Return to Tatooine!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Bob Wiacek. Luke Skywalker, C-3PO, and R2 D2 return to the barren planet of Luke's birth for a perilous mission that could decide the fate of the Rebel Alliance. Includes a 1-page ad for Rom the Spaceknight a comic series by Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema inspired by the action figure of the same name. Cover price $0.40.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 35 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #16-1A7A937-049

"Dark Lord's Gambit!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Gene Day. Like pieces on the game board, the dark lord, Darth Vader, maneuvers the players into position for the coup de tat. The galaxy has just become a more dangerous place to be for the young Luke Skywalker, for the Sith Lord now knows the name of the man who thwarted him by destroying the Death Star. Cover price $0.40.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 35 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-3246A82-026

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"Dark Lord's Gambit!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Gene Day. Like pieces on the game board, the dark lord, Darth Vader, maneuvers the players into position for the coup de tat. The galaxy has just become a more dangerous place to be for the young Luke Skywalker, for the Sith Lord now knows the name of the man who thwarted him by destroying the Death Star. Cover price $0.40.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 36 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0003600-AA-036

"Red Queen Rising!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Bob Wiacek. The Dark Lord of the Sith, Darth Vader, increases his efforts to capture the hero who destroyed the Death Star and thus caused the Sith Lord his greatest defeat. Cover price $0.40.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 37N CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0011531-AA-027

Newsstand Edition. "In Mortal Combat!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Gen Day. Before "The Empire Strikes Back," there was this harrowing tale which finds young Luke Skywalker facing the most feared person in all the galaxy, Darth Vader. Barely trained int eh ways of the force, can Luke survive an encounter with the deadliest man in the galaxy on a world whose terrain is just a deadly as his adversary? Cover price $0.40.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 37N CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #0009452-AA-036

Newsstand Edition. "In Mortal Combat!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Gen Day. Before "The Empire Strikes Back," there was this harrowing tale which finds young Luke Skywalker facing the most feared person in all the galaxy, Darth Vader. Barely trained int eh ways of the force, can Luke survive an encounter with the deadliest man in the galaxy on a world whose terrain is just a deadly as his adversary? Cover price $0.40.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 38 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0009452-AA-031

"Riders in the Void!" Written by Archie Goodwin and Michael Golden. Art by Michael Golden and Terry Austin. Relentlessly pursued by the evil Empire, Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia find themselves on their most harrowing adventure to date in this prelude to the classic "The Empire Strikes Back!" Cover price $0.40.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 38 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #0011531-AA-025

"Riders in the Void!" Written by Archie Goodwin and Michael Golden. Art by Michael Golden and Terry Austin. Relentlessly pursued by the evil Empire, Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia find themselves on their most harrowing adventure to date in this prelude to the classic "The Empire Strikes Back!" Cover price $0.40.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 39N CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #0009452-AA-024

Newsstand Edition. The Empire Strikes Back: Part 1 of 6. "The Empire Strikes Back." Script by Archie Goodwin, art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Note: Part 1 of movie adaptation; based on the movie script; both Williamson and Garzon pencil and ink the art for this series. Cover by Williamson and Garzon. Cover price $0.50.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 42N CBCS 8.5 Newsstand Variant

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition

Label #21-232FCA0-043

Newsstand Edition. The Empire Strikes Back: Part 4 of 6. And now...the bounty hunters! "To Be a Jedi!" Script by Archie Goodwin, art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Note: Part 4 of movie adaptation; based on the movie script; Williamson and Garzon both pencil and ink the art for this series. Plus: 5-page "Star Wars British Cover Gallery," featuring art by Carmine Infantino, Gene Day and Dan Green. Cover by Williamson and Garzon. Cover price $0.50.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) Annual 1 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27ED9D3-085

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Chris Claremont script; Walt Simonson cover Cover price $1.00.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) Whitman 3-Pack Diamond Variants 16WHITMAN CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Minor crack(s) front or back, under 1"

Label #7002437-AA-016

1st printing, Direct Market Edition - often referred to as Whitman Editions by collectors because the very early direct market editions, identified by the large diamond price boxes, were distributed almost exclusively in sealed Whitman value packs.

"The Hunter!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art and cover by Walt Simonson and Bob Wiacek. Luke, Han, and the other heroes of Star Wars have just been targeted by one of the deadliest bounty-hunters in the galaxy - Valance the Hunter. What is this assassin's secret that makes him so dangerous? The answer may shock you. Cover price $0.35.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) Whitman 3-Pack Diamond Variants 16WHITMAN CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #7002437-AA-017

1st printing, Direct Market Edition - often referred to as Whitman Editions by collectors because the very early direct market editions, identified by the large diamond price boxes, were distributed almost exclusively in sealed Whitman value packs.

"The Hunter!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art and cover by Walt Simonson and Bob Wiacek. Luke, Han, and the other heroes of Star Wars have just been targeted by one of the deadliest bounty-hunters in the galaxy - Valance the Hunter. What is this assassin's secret that makes him so dangerous? The answer may shock you. Cover price $0.35.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) Whitman 3-Pack Diamond Variants 17WHITMAN CBCS 9.6 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #7002436-AA-009

1st printing, Direct Market Edition - often referred to as Whitman Editions by collectors because the very early direct market editions, identified by the large diamond price boxes, were distributed almost exclusively in sealed Whitman value packs.

"Crucible!" Written by Archie Goodwin and Chris Claremont. Art by Herb Trimpe and Al Milgrom. This issue features a previously untold adventure of the hero at the Battle of the Death Star - Luke Skywalker. Back on the barren world of Tatooine, young Luke must face his fears and a band of Tusken Sandraiders to save his friend, Biggs, in order to grow into the hero he would certainly one day become. Cover price $0.35.

Sub-Mariner Mazes (1978 Marvel / Cinnamon House) 1 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #23-1E75EFC-004

Cover by Alex Soma and John Romita. Art by Duffy Vohland , Jeff Aclin, and Dwight Zimmerman. Story by Vladmir Koziakin. Coloring and activity book. Digest sized. 8" x 5 1/4". Cover price $0.95.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 300 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27ED9D3-105

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The Eternals Saga: Part 19 of 20 - Cover by Keith Pollard. Origin of Odin and the Destroyer in "Chapter One Twilight of the Gods!", script by Mark Gruenwald and Ralph Macchio, pencils by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Gene Day (finished art), inks by Gene Day; Siegfried is killed by Hagen; Siegfried and Brunnhilda are escorted to Asgard by Valkyries; Odin returns them to life with no memory of their previous lives, and Siegfried now named Thor; Odin tries to kill himself until the appearance of the first Celestial spaceship causes him to want to live again. "The Human Torch Saves the Valley!" Hostess snack cake ad. "Chapter 2 Whatever Gods There Be...", script by Mark Gruenwald and Ralph Macchio, pencils by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Gene Day (finished art), inks by Gene Day; The Eye of Odin finishes its story, telling Thor of how Odin, Zeus and Vishnu confront the Celestials when they landed in the past, trying to drive them away. "Chapter Three Day of Alpha," script by Mark Gruenwald and Ralph Macchio, pencils by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Gene Day (finished art), inks by Gene Day; Odin and Thor battle the Celestials; The Celestials pass judgement on the Earth; Thor learns the identity of his mother. 52 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 112 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #19-40F8F5C-007

"Magneto Triumphant!" Part 2 of 3. Cover by George Perez and Bob Layton. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. High above the Earth, the X-Men fight for their lives against Magneto! Can even the power of the Phoenix hope to defeat one of the most powerful mutants alive? NOTE: 1st appearance of Asteroid M. Cover price $0.35.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 122D CBCS 8.0

Paper: Off white

Slab: Debris trapped between case and inner well

Newsstand Edition.

Label #19-0269EF2-004

Direct Edition. "Cry for the Children!" Cameos by Luke Cage, Misty Knight, Colleen Wing , Black Tom Cassidy, and Juggernaut. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Terry Austin. While testing the limits of his incredible strength in the Danger Room, Colossus learns a valuable lesson about courage from Wolverine. Meanwhile, Jean Grey meets the mysterious man that will change her life forever, Jason Wyngarde. Plus, Storm learns a hard truth about life on the streets. Cover price $0.40.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 122N CBCS 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition

Label #17-10A3417-017

Newsstand Edition. "Cry for the Children!" Cameos by Luke Cage, Misty Knight, Colleen Wing , Black Tom Cassidy, and Juggernaut. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Terry Austin. While testing the limits of his incredible strength in the Danger Room, Colossus learns a valuable lesson about courage from Wolverine. Meanwhile, Jean Grey meets the mysterious man that will change her life forever, Jason Wyngarde. Plus, Storm learns a hard truth about life on the streets. Cover price $0.40.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 124N CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #17-10A3417-023

Newsstand Edition. "He Only Laughs when I Hurt!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Colleen Wing. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Terry Austin. How can the X-Men be expected to survive Arcade's sinister funhouse of death Murder World when their strongest teammate Colossus has been turned against them? Cover price $0.40.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 125D CBCS 6.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #21-279E358-007

Direct Edition. As the cover says: the dramatic return of Phoenix! "There's Something Awful on Muir Island!" "...!" Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. First appearance of Mutant X (Proteus). Cover price $0.40.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 129N CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #23-445B7B5-014

Newsstand Edition. The Dark Phoenix Saga: Part 1 of 9 - "God Spare the Children!" Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. This issue begins arguably the greatest and most tragic X-Men adventure of all time - The Dark Phoenix Saga. While the X-Men attempt to recruit a "New Mutant" by the name of Kitty Pryde, Wolverine, Colossus, and Storm are suddenly attacked by unknown assailants. What do these armored foes want, and who is the White Queen? 36 pages, full color. NOTE: 1st appearance of Kitty Pryde and Emma Frost, the White Queen. Cover price $0.40.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 138 CBCS 9.2 SS Chris Claremont

Paper: Off white to white

Witnessed Signature: Chris Claremont on 6/24/2022. Direct Edition.

Label #22-225AE4F-007

"Elegy!" Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. In the tragic aftermath of last issue's stunning events, the X-Men bury one of their own. Scott relives the history of X-Men and reflects. Overcome with grief, Cyclops decides to leave the X-Men. The team is forced to push on without their heart, Jean Grey, and their soul, Scott Summers. As one member leaves a new member shows up. Featuring flashback appearances by Magneto and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, Ka-Zar, the Stranger, Juggernaut, Master Mold and the Sentinels, Count Nefaria, Plant Man, Eel, Porcupine, the Living Laser, the Super-Adaptoid, Mimic, Cobalt Man, Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, Mole Man, Tyrannus, Grotesk, Mesmero, the Living Monolith, Sauron, Sunfire, Krakoa, the Ani-Men, Black Tom Cassidy, the Shi'ar Imperial Guard, Alpha Flight, Garokk the Petrified Man, Moses Magnum, Arcade, Jason Wyngarde/Mastermind, Proteus, the Hellfire Club, and the Dark Phoenix. Cover price $0.50.

Uncle Scrooge (1954-2008 Dell/Gold Key/Gladstone/Gemstone) 153 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #23-1C18776-010

Uncle Scrooge in "A Case of Too Many Sea Monsters," a reprint from issue number 49, "Let Donald Do It," a reprint from issue number 51, and "The Invisible Intruder," a Carl Barks reprint from issue number 44. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

Uncle Scrooge (1954-2008 Dell/Gold Key/Gladstone/Gemstone) 167 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #23-1C18776-012

Cover pencils by Tony Strobl. Bye-Bye, Money Bin starring Uncle Scrooge, Donald Duck, Huey, Dewey and Louie, and Beagle Boys, script by Vic Lockman, pencils by Tony Strobl, inks by Steve Steere. Outfoxed Fox starring Uncle Scrooge, Donald Duck, and Huey, Dewey and Louie, script and art by Carl Barks. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.40.

Uncle Scrooge (1972 Whitman) 181 CBCS 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #23-069BFAB-009

Whitman edition. Reprints Four Color issue 495. Cover price $0.40.

What If (1977 1st Series) 10 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #20-02CDC8D-008

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Cover art by John Buscema. What if Jane Foster had Found -- the Hammer of Thor?, script by Don Glut, pencils by Rick Hoberg, inks by Dave Hunt; Jane Foster finds the Hammer instead of Don Blake and becomes "Thordis." Hostess Fruit Pie ad with Spider-Man, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

What If (1977 1st Series) 10 CBCS 2.5

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition Cover Detached

Label #23-14ED31C-009

Cover art by John Buscema. What if Jane Foster had Found -- the Hammer of Thor?, script by Don Glut, pencils by Rick Hoberg, inks by Dave Hunt; Jane Foster finds the Hammer instead of Don Blake and becomes "Thordis." Hostess Fruit Pie ad with Spider-Man, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.60.