Auctions: comic books October 1985, graded by CGC

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 269 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4420435004

"Burn, Spider, Burn!" Guest-starring Firelord. Part 1 of 2. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. Firelord walks the Earth! And the former herald of Galactus is stirring up trouble in the Big Apple! On his way home from dinner at Aunt May's, the wondrous wall-crawler intercepts the cosmic-powered herald near the East River! However the web-slinger quickly realizes that he needs help from the Avengers or the Fantastic Four! Unable to locate either super team, the wall-crawler thinks about escaping Firelord by simply changing into his civilian clothes! But that course of action would be shirking his responsibility! So it's up to one hero to stop Firelord: the Amazing Spider-Man! (Notes: Firelord previously appeared in Thor 306. This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 279 & 280.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 7D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4411882006

Direct Edition. "Beyond the Silent Night!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez, Dick Giordano, and Jerry Ordway. At last the origins of the most mysterious players in this story are revealed. Learn the secret pasts of Pariah, and why he is destined to witness world after world die, the tragic past of Harbinger, the mysterious Monitor, and evil incarnate, the Anti-Monitor. Plus, in order to stop the Anti-Monitor from destroying the last remaining Earths in the multiverse, a cadre of the DCU's most powerful heroes mount an all out assault on the villain's stronghold in the dangerous Anti-Matter Universe. It is a task not everyone will survive. Featuring the heroic and tragic death of Supergirl. Cover price $1.25.

Sgt. Rock (1977) 405 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4421040018

"Angels with Black Wings!" Book One. They were black soldiers fighting two wars - one in Europe and one back home. Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Written by Bob Kanigher, with art by Adrian Gonzales and a cover by Joe Kubert. Cover price $0.75.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 360 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4420432007

Cover by Walt Simonson. "Into the Valley of Death!", script and art by Walter Simonson; With his warriors just recently returned to Asgard, Thor spies out the road to Hel and leads an army to rescue souls unjustly imprisoned in Hela's realm. Appearances by Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Hela, Heimdall, Sif, the Enchantress, the Executioner, and Balder. Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $0.65. Cover price $0.65.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 9 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4412156019

The Autobots are back and have regained control of the Ark and still have to deal with Shockwave's evil plans. Meanwhile, Josie Beller, injured by the Decepticons, has recovered and wants revenge. Now in a new persona known as Circuit Breaker, she helps G.B. Blackrock in his quest to destroy the robots in "Dis-Integrated Circuits." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Mike Manley & M. Hands. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd, 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #1 to #9. Cover price $0.75.

Vision and the Scarlet Witch (1985 2nd Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2079863019

Avengers West Coast Crossover. Double-size issue. "Lovers and Zombies!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Richard Howell and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Richard Howell. The story opens at Project Pegasus where government officials are questioning the Vision following the events of Avengers 254. After storming out of the interrogation room, the Vision and the Scarlet Witch return to Leonia, New Jersey and purchase a new home. While Wanda and her synthezoid husband are inspecting the backyard, the zombies of the Black Talon attack! Nekra and the Grim Reaper are part of the evil plot too. Story continues in West Coast Avengers (1985) 2. Cameo appearances by Hawkeye, Mockingbird, Iron Man, Tigra, Starfox, and the Wasp. 48 pages Cover price $1.25.