Auctions: comic books 1982-1984, graded by CBCS

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 10 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-42810A3-005

Cover art by Bob McLeod. Betrayal!, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Tom Mandrake; As Cannonball, Sunspot, and Wolfsbane try to figure out what's going on, Psyche and Amara are captured and taken to Selene for a sacrificial ritual; Selene throws Amara into a lava pool, and Amara re-emerges with super-human powers, demanding vengeance. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 11 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #21-42810A3-006

Assistant editors' month. Cover pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Tom Mandrake. Magma, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Tom Mandrake; As Amara battles Selene, the New Mutants help Amara's father defeat Gallio; Sunspot learns the truth about his father; the New Mutants rescue Psyche and Amara; and Amara, a mutant, wonders whether she will become like the New Mutants, or like Selene. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 13 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-42810A3-007

Cover art by Bret Blevins. School Daysze, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Tom Mandrake; Magma arrives at the school; Kitty and her friend/computer whiz Doug Ramsey gain control over a government-owned Sentinel; Kitty feuds with the New Mutants; Prof. X worries about Sunspot and Wolfsbane; Magma begins to cope with her new responsibilities. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 15 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

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Label #21-42810A3-008

Cover art by Tom Mandrake. Scaredy Cat!, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Tom Mandrake; Magik sends her astral form to the Massachusetts Academy and learns that the White Queen has captured Kitty and brainwashed Doug; the New Mutants learn that Magik is a sorceress; they head off to the rescue, but are met by the White Queen. Garfield cameo (as a giant stuffed animal in Illyana's room). 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 18D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-40CC5C8-062

Direct Edition. Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz. 1st appearance of Warlock in Death-Hunt, script by Chris Claremont, art by Bill Sienkiewicz (begins as regular artist); Danielle Moonstar knows that the Demon Bear that killed her parents is coming for her; Rachel Summers, displaced from her own time, tries to contact Professor X; Warlock tries to flee from Magus, his father; the Demon Bear comes for Danielle Moonstar and critically wounds her. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 19 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #21-40CC5C8-065

Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz. Siege, script by Chris Claremont, art by Bill Sienkiewicz; Danielle Moonstar fights for her life in surgery; Warlock and Magus fly past the Starjammers, who realize they are heading for Earth; Magik starts to manifest armor; the Demon Bear attacks again, transporting the New Mutants and two prisoners to his own dimension. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 20 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-42810A3-010

Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz. Badlands, script by Chris Claremont, art by Bill Sienkiewicz; The New Mutants battle the Demon Bear; officer Tom Corsi and nurse Sharon Friedlander are transformed into Indians; Magik defeats the Demon Bear with her Soulsword; Danielle Moonstar's parents return from the dead, having been freed from the Demon Bear's power. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 22 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

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Label #21-42810A3-011

Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz. The Shadow Within, script by Chris Claremont, art by Bill Sienkiewicz; Sunspot starts acting funny while training with Colossus; Professor X and Moira study Warlock; Selene makes a connection with the Hellfire Club; Wolfsbane writes a fairy tale, in which her beloved is consumed by shadow, and she kills the one responsible. Brief Colossus appearance. Wolfsbane, Mirage, and Magma pin-ups, art by Bill Sienkiewicz. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 25 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #22-069BD64-032

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As war rages on Okaara, Robin, Cyborg and Changeling mount a rescue mission on the Citadel homeworld in "War!" Part 3 of 4, continued from the previous issue. Story continues in New Teen Titans (1980-1988) Annual #1. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by George Perez, inks by Romeo Tanghal. Bonus 15-page insert: Masters Of The Universe (guest-starring Superman) in "Fate is the Killer" by Paul Kupperberg, Curt Swan and Dave Hunt. Perez cover. Cover price $0.60.

New Teen Titans (1980) Annual 1 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

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Label #22-1A8B6F0-005

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Part 4 of 4. "Final Conflict!" Guest-starring the Omega Men. Story by Marv Wolfman and George Perez. Art by George Perez and Romeo Tanghal. Continued from New Teen Titans (Tales of...) #25. This is it, the final showdown in the ultimate sibling rivalry. Starfire and Blackfire will duel to the death and the fate of the galaxy rests on the outcome. Meanwhile, the Titans and the Omega Men try desperately to prevent the evil alien Gordanians and Branx warriors from unleashing the mad goddess X'Hal. If X'Hal should rise again it would mean the end of everything. Fasten your seat belts, this one is explosive. Includes three pin-ups by George Perez. 48 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe (1983-1984 Marvel) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-27E95DC-073

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1 - Character/artist listing: Abomination by Ron Wilson; Absorbing Man by Ron Wilson; El Aguila by Dave Cockrum; A.I.M. by Luke McDonnell; Ajak by Ron Wilson; Alpha Flight by John Byrne; Alpha Primitives by Ron Wilson; American Eagle by Ron Wilson; Anaconda by Mark Gruenwald; Angar the Screamer by Brian Postman; Angel by Brian Postman; Annihilus by Luke McDonnell; Ant-Man by Brian Postman; Aquarian by Mark Gruenwald; Arabian Knight by Mark Gruenwald; Arcade by Bob Budiansky; Ares, God of War by Paul Smith; Ariel by Paul Smith; Arkon by Bob Budiansky; Arnim Zola by Jack Kirby; Asgard by Peter B. Gillis; Asgardians by Ron Wilson; Atlantis by Peter B. Gillis; Atlanteans by Paty Cockrum; Attilan by Peter B. Gillis; Attuma by Walt Simonson; Aurora by John Byrne; Avengers by John Byrne; Avengers Mansion by Eliot Brown; Avengers Quinjet by Eliot Brown; Alien Races by Paty Cockrum. Ed Hannigan/Joe Rubinstein cover. Cover price $1.00.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #19-2A91623-101

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"Citadel War" chapter one. The Omega Men go to Broot's homeworld of Changralyn to try and convince the pacifist denizens to rise up against the Citadel. Story continued from Green Lantern 161. 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 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #21-2BC5393-062

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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) 4 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

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Label #20-499E6DD-014

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"Breakdown." Primus vows to keep Tigorr from attacking the Citadel. Chapter three 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) 5 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

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Label #21-22F82E4-016

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"Eye of the Tigorr." The Omega Men, led by Tigorr, attack the Citadel. Chapter four of the Citadel War. 2nd appearance of Lobo (cameo, two pages). 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) 6 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #21-22F82E4-017

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"Victory." While battling the Citadel, Tigorr and his men learn more about the Citadel's secret master. Chapter five 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) 7 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #21-22F82E4-018

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"The Way It Began." Auron learns the secret origins of X'hal, Nimbus, himself, and the Complex-Complex. The origin of the Citadel. Script by Tod Smith, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Smith and DeCarlo. Cover price $1.25.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 8 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-22F82E4-019

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"Jubilation." Ex-Vegan ruler Alonzo Dulak attempts to get his crown back from Kalista. 3rd appearance of Lobo (3 page cameo). Script by Roger Slifer, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Smith and DeCarlo. Contains "Star Raiders" Poster in centerfold. Cover price $1.25.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 10 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

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Label #21-22F82E4-021

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"Compromising Positions." The Omega Men and Lobo team up against the Supreme Ruler and Harry Hokum. 1st full Lobo story. Script by Roger Slifer, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Smith and DeCarlo. Cover price $1.25.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 11 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

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Label #21-22F82E4-022

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"Of Vice and Virtue." The Omega Men and Mama Madame (in the brothel where Harpis once worked) form a fantasy that will reveal Mama's origin and restore her sanity. Script by Roger Slifer, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Smith and DeCarlo. Cover price $1.25.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 12 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #19-2A91623-105

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"Heartaches and Heartbreaks." Broot and Shlagen go to the planet where Broot's wife has been taken and learn that she is in charge of enslaved child laborers. Script by Roger Slifer, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Smith and DeCarlo. Cover price $1.25.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 13 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #21-22F82E4-024

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"The Sacrifice of Security." Broot gets back together with his wife, but wonders why she rules over enslaved Changrylinian children who work in mines. Script by Roger Slifer, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Smith and DeCarlo. Cover price $1.25.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 14 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #21-22F82E4-025

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"Confessions." A bounty hunter named Bedlam pursues Primus and Tigorr on a jungle planet. Written by Todd Klein, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Smith and DeCarlo. Cover price $1.25.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 15 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

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Label #21-249B5DA-001

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"Under Siege." Motivated by the prospect of gaining his wife back, Primus leads the Omega Men in an attack on Euphorix's force shield. Script by Todd Klein, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Romeo Tanghal. Cover by Smith and Ricardo. Cover price $1.25.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 19 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

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Label #41-249B5DA-005

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"Beware of Sleeping Tigorr." Lobo attempts to save the Omega Men, who have fallen asleep on the giant Tigorr, who gives birth to a hundred Tigorr clones. Script by Doug Moench, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Romeo Tanghal. Cover by Smith and Dick Giordano. Cover price $1.25.

Phoenix The Untold Story (1984 Marvel) 1 CBCS 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #23-2A9AEDB-003

Reprints Uncanny X-Men 137, but with five new pages containing the original ending in which Phoenix lives. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by John Byrne, inks by Terry Austin. This issue also contains a 13-page interview with Claremont, Byrne, Austin, Jim Shooter, Jim Salicrup, and Louise Jones discussing the story and why the changes were mad for issue 137. New Byrne/Austin pin-up (originally the splash page to issue 138) and wraparound cover. Cover price $2.00.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 35 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #22-2D0A2F1-009

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Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Danny Bulanadi. Many fathoms below the sea, Rom, together with his new ally Prince Namor, the Savage Sub- Mariner, confront a horrible product of Dire Wraith black magic. A threat that could spell the end for the underwater kingdom of Atlantis and the surface world as well. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 42 CBCS 7.5

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Label #22-3F879FE-012

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Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Akin Garvey. Rom strikes an unholy bargain with Quasimodo the Living Computer (last seen in Incredible Hulk #259). In exchange for his humanity Rom shall give up his Spaceknight armor to the sentient machine. There's no way this ends well. Special cameo appearance by Doctor Strange. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 47 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

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Label #22-2D0A2F1-010

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Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Akin Garvey. A young couple soon learn what lurks in the dark as a pare of Dire Wraiths reveal their terrible nature to them. Plus, Rom and Starshine arrive to a mysterious island and are accosted by creatures of fantasy and fairy-tale in "One Man's Toys...are another Man's Terror!" 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 52 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

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Label #22-2D0A2F1-011

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Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Mel Candido. The Dire Wraiths step it up a notch in "Total War!" Rom bands together with the US Army to repel a Wraith attack and shows the military just how bad the Wraith infestation is on our planet. However, they soon learn that the Dire Wraiths are closer than they at first realized. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 54 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

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Label #21-24971B9-025

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Guest-starring Rick Jones, Nick Fury, and Dr. Strange. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema, Mel Candido, and Kelly Jones. As Rom educates the military on the horrors of the Dire Wraiths, professional sidekick Rick Jones takes up residence at a hospital to have tests done. However, this house of medicine has also drawn the evil of Wraithkind to its doorstep. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 61 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #22-069BD64-033

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Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko and Jackson Guice. Continued from Rom Annual #3. Rom confronts a vast flock of Wraiths in the form Deathwings in "The Beginning of the End of the World!" Plus, government Agent Henry Gyrich, oft nemesis of the Avengers and X-Men, arrives to tell the military and Rom that there is a man who has successfully duplicated Rom's most powerful weapon, the Neutralizer. That man's name is Forge. 32 Cover price $0.60.

ROM (1979 Marvel) Annual 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #22-2D0A2F1-004

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Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Pat Broderick and Mike Gustovich. Introducing the sinister menace Stardust. Rom is accused by those he has sworn to protect of taking the life of children. He must find and stop this new menace from the stars who feeds on life-force. But how can even a Spaceknight defeat a foe who can strip away his armor and very being at will? And can Rom return and save the fading children in time before the spark of life leaves them forever? Plus, a bonus story from Rom's past. 48 pages. Cover price $1.00.

ROM (1979 Marvel) Annual 3 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

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Label #22-069BD64-036

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Guest-starring Professor X and the New Mutants (story continues in Rom #61). Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by W.M. Johnson. As Rom and Starshine confront Dire Wraiths who threaten children, Rom soon realizes Brandy is losing her humanity within the cold steel of her Spaceknight armor. That's when Rom's old enemy the mutant known as Hybrid attacks. What sinister plans does this creature have for Starshine? One thing is for sure, she will never be the same again. Luckily Professor Xavier and his students arrive to lend a helping hand, or have they only arrived to meet their doom? Find out in "Prodigal Son!" 48 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Saga of Crystar (1983 Marvel) 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2761B6A-014

"The Story They Said Couldn't Be Done!" Ika inadvertently drops the Caverns of Chaos next to the crystal palace in Galax. Script by Mary Jo Duffy, pencils by Ricardo Villamonte, inks by Dave Simmons. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $0.60.

Sgt. Rock (1977) 370 CBCS 8.5 SS Kubert

Paper: Off white to white

Verifeid Signature: Joe Kubert. Newsstand Edition

Label #20-4944C3C-006

"Surrender Ticket!" Written by Robert Kanigher. Art by Frank Redondo. Cover by Joe Kubert. Faced with impossible odds, the Nazis give Rock and Easy Co. an easy way out. But for Easy Co. there is no such thing as an easy way out. Includes the back-up tale "Big Fish/Little Fish!" Plus, "The Infiltrator!" By Randall. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

Silver Surfer (1982) 1-Shot 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1DA4D21-013

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Cover by John Byrne and Tom Palmer. Escape--To Terror!, script by John Byrne and Stan Lee, art by John Byrne and Tom Palmer; The FF help Surfer break the barrier of Galactus, ending his exile on earth & granting him the freedom to roam the spaceways once again; The Surfer returns to Zenn-La to reunite with his love Shalla-Bal but finds that after he betrayed Galactus on earth, the world eater devastated his home world in retaliation; Informed by the survivors that Shalla-Bal was captured by the demon Mephisto, the Surfer flies back to earth & battles the monster in his own realm for her freedom; Beaten but still victorious, Mephisto returns Shalla-Bal to her home world while the Surfer is again trapped on earth. 52 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1982) 1-Shot 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2EA5793-010

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Cover by John Byrne and Tom Palmer. Escape--To Terror!, script by John Byrne and Stan Lee, art by John Byrne and Tom Palmer; The FF help Surfer break the barrier of Galactus, ending his exile on earth & granting him the freedom to roam the spaceways once again; The Surfer returns to Zenn-La to reunite with his love Shalla-Bal but finds that after he betrayed Galactus on earth, the world eater devastated his home world in retaliation; Informed by the survivors that Shalla-Bal was captured by the demon Mephisto, the Surfer flies back to earth & battles the monster in his own realm for her freedom; Beaten but still victorious, Mephisto returns Shalla-Bal to her home world while the Surfer is again trapped on earth. 52 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 64N CBCS 5.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #21-27A4B66-007

Newsstand Edition. "Cloak and Dagger!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Ed Hannigan. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Al Milgrom. On a quiet night in Manhattan, the web-slinger is traveling across the city when he suddenly hears a desperate plea for help from a man running for his life! The frantic pharmacist is trying to escape from...Cloak and Dagger! The wall-crawler quickly engages the light-and-dark pair, but falls in battle to the duo's unusual powers. The next day Peter Parker picks up the investigation, and the trail of Cloak (aka Tyrone Johnson) and Dagger (aka Tandy Bowen) leads to Ellis Island! Is the Spectacular Spider-Man ready for round two with Cloak and Dagger? First appearance of Cloak and Dagger. (Notes: This issue includes a full-page ad/pin-up of Spider-Man fighting Dr. Octopus and promoting his four monthly titles. Bill Mantlo's script provides a nice history of Ellis Island. On page two Jim Mooney is erroneously listed as the inker. Al Milgrom is acknowledged as the correct inker in the letters page of issue 68. The back cover contains a Dungeons and Dragons ad with art by Bill Willingham. Cloak and Dagger appear next in Spectacular Spider-Man 69 and 70.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 69 CBCS 8.5 Double Cover

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition/Double Cover. 1st cover 8.5, interior cover 8.5.

Label #21-2E62824-009

"In Darkness Seldom Seen!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Cloak and Dagger. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Ed Hannigan. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Al Milgrom. Cloak and Dagger are back! And still waging their violent war on drugs! But now their activities are being noticed by criminal heavyweights...specifically Silvermane and the Kingpin! Is the duo ready for the big time? When Cloak and Dagger move in for the kill on Silvermane, the web-slinger will have a critical choice to make! Cameo appearance by Captain Jean DeWolff. (Note: This issue features a full page ad for the first Hercules Limited Series. Art by Bob Layton.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 46 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-241339F-025

Cover art by Steve Leialoha. Yakuza, script by Chris Claremont, art by Steve Leialoha; Spider-Woman faces double jeopardy in the form of the Mandroids and the Kingpin. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 49 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-241339F-026

Cover pencils by Brian Postman, inks by Sam de la Rosa. Runaway!, script by Ann Nocenti, pencils by Brian Postman, inks by Sam de la Rosa; Spider-Woman faces off against Tigra. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Star Trek (1984 1st Series DC) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2794FAB-015

Kirk, Bones, Scotty, Uhura, Sulu and Saavik lead the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise in search of the Klingons in "The Wormhole Connection". Part 1 of 4, continued next issue. Script by Mike W. Barr, pencils by Tom Sutton, inks by Ricardo Villagran. Marv Wolfman edits. U.S.S. Gallant appears. In Trek continuity, series starts after the events of the film Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan. George Perez cover. Cover price $0.75.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 55 CBCS 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0009447-AA-037

First 60-cent cover price. Cover art by Walt Simonson. "Plif!", script by David Michelinie, pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Tom Palmer; Leia's choice for a new Rebel base on the forest planet known as Arbra may be a deadly decision! 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 57 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #7300667-AB-009

Cover pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Tom Palmer. "Hello, Bespin, Good-Bye!", script by Louise Jones (plot), Walt Simonson (plot), and David Michelinie (script), pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Tom Palmer; Can Luke and the crew clear Cloud City of its Imperial infestation? 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 58N CBCS 9.6 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Label #0010394-AA-025

Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Walt Simonson. "Sundown!", script by Walt Simonson (plot) and David Michelinie (plot, script), pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Tom Palmer; When a malfunction threatens the Rebel fleet, it will be up to the droids to save the day! Captain America stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "Fury Unleashed!" Statement of ownership--average print run 455,651; average paid circulation 229,901. Simonson cover. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 84 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-26F9061-004

Han goes solo in his quest to find the crystals of Seoul 5 in "Seoul Searching". Script by Roy Richardson, pencils by David Mazzucchelli, inks by Tom Palmer. Richardson/Palmer cover. Cover price $0.60.

Swamp Thing (1982 2nd Series) 21D CBCS 8.0 SS Tom Yeates Direct Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition. Witnessed Signature: Tom Yeates on 9/16/2023.

Label #24-1579810-004

Direct Edition. Cover art by Tom Yeates. The Anatomy Lesson, script by Alan Moore, art by Stephen R. Bissette and John Totleben; General Sunderland hires Jason Woodrue to examine Swamp Thing and determine how Alec Holland became the monster, but Woodrue discovers that Swamp Thing only thinks that he was Alec Holland; When Sunderland fires Woodrue, the scientist allows Swamp Thing to take revenge on Sunderland for the both of them; new origin for Swamp Thing. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 348 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2597333-004

Ragnarok and Roll: Prologue 4 of 4 - Cover by Walt Simonson. "The Dark and the Light," script and pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Bob Wiacek; Thor and Roger save Lorelei, but fail to keep Malekith from opening the Casket of Ancient Winters; The Norns convince Balder that life is better than death; Surtur begins his advance. Appearances by Balder, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, and Odin. Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 172 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-1800690-010

"Alter-Cations!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Paul Smith and Bob Wiacek. Story continued from Wolverine (1982 Limited Series) #4. The X-Men arrive in Japan for Wolverine and Mariko's wedding. However, the sinister Viper and Silver Samurai plot from the shadows. Plus, Storm finds a kindred spirit in Logan's feisty paramour Yukio. Cover price $0.60.