Auctions: comic books January 1979

Comix World Newsletter (1973 Clay Geerdes) Fanzine 111 GD+ 2.5

Comix World Newsletter (1973 Clay Geerdes) Fanzine 112 FN 6.0

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 202 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4747892004

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"There's One Iron Man Too Many!" Part 2 of 2. Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Guest-starring Iron Man. With the help of a pseudo-Iron Man, Quasimodo has incredibly stolen the top five floors of the Baxter Building and moved them to a tropical island! Now the FF and the golden avenger are in hot pursuit! It's an awesome battle between the Fantastic Four and Quasimodo! Notes: Quasimodo previously appeared in Marvel Team-Up 22. The letters page includes a letter from comics editor Cat Yronwode. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.2 SS Golden/Rubenstein/Milgrom

Paper: Off white to white

Signed & Sketch by Michael Golden & Joe Rubenstein on 1/15/23 & Signed by Al Milgrom on 1/15/23.

Label #2727874002

In "Homeworld!", Commander Rann returns from his 1000 year space voyage to find that the Warp Drive has been invented, which has allowed Baron Karza to take over the Microverse while he slept in suspended animation. Rann is captured and sent to the Pleasure Pits where his escape is orchestrated by the others, including those who would become members of the Micronauts. Characters: Micronauts (intro) [Commander Arcturus Rann [Space Glider]; Marionette [Princess Mari]; Biotron; Microtron; Acroyear; Bug]; Baron Karza (Villain); Prince Argon; Acroyear Warriors; Dog Soldiers; Oberon (Prince Argon's Horse); Time Traveler; Prince Shaitan (Acroyear Warrior); Shadow Priest; Endeavor (Rann's spaceship). Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Michael Golden and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Al Milgrom. Cover price $0.35.

Rampage Magazine (UK 1978 Marvel) Monthly 7 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

United Kingdom.

Label #4691150003

An anthology magazine from Marvel UK, reprinting US superhero stories in a black-and-white format. This issue features Night of the Wraith from The Rampaging Hulk magazine #7. Written by Doug Moench, with art by Keith Pollard and Jim Mooney. Plus backup stories starring The Defenders and Dr. Strange, and an interview with actor Bill Bixby of the Incredible Hulk TV series. Painted cover by Jim Starlin, also reprinted from RH #7. 68 pages. Cover price 0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 19 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-3B4DBF3-021

"The Hunter!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Bob Wiacek. Continuing the saga began in the movie by George Lucas and released by Twentieth Century Fox, this tale finds Luke, Leia, Han, Chewie, and the droids within striking distance of the evil Galactic Empire. Is this the end of our heroes, or can they somehow find a way to escape? Cover price $0.35.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 117 FN+ 6.5

"Psi War!" Misty Knight cameo. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. It's the origin of Professor Charles Xavier! In a time before the X-Men, Xavier ran into another mutant whose mental abilities rivaled his own. Witness the battle that decided the fate of mutant and mankind for generations to come. NOTE: 1st appearance of the Shadow King. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.