Auctions: comic books December 1979

Fantasy Masterpieces (1979 2nd Series) 1N FN- 5.5

Newsstand Edition. Reprints Silver Surfer (1969 1st Series) #1. "The Origin of the Silver Surfer!" Cameos by the Incredible Hulk, Doctor Doom, and the Fantastic Four. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Many years ago, in order to prevent the total annihilation of his civilization and homeworld, Norrin Radd bargained with the Devourer of Worlds. Imbued with the Power Cosmic, he became the Silver Surfer and Herald of Galactus. However, on the fateful day he arrived on Earth, for love of humanity, he betrayed his master, and thus was cursed to never traverse the space-ways again. This is his story. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 88 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4594944014

Direct Edition. "A Child is Waiting" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Invisible Girl. Script by Chris Claremont. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Eduardo Barreto (finishes). Cover by Rich Buckler and Al Milgrom. Peter Parker and Susan Richards are attending a Central Park society luncheon, when suddenly the Invisible Girl receives a dramatic phone call! Her son Franklin has been kidnapped! And now the abductors, the Maggia, want the female member of the Fantastic Four to do their bidding or else! The Maggia's trail leads first to Harlem and then to the Bronx; but fortunately, Sue picks up an ally along the way...the Amazing Spider-Man! The web-slinger and the Invisible Girl make their last stand in the bowels of the New York subway system! Will the two heroes reach Franklin before it's too late? Cameo appearances by Captain Jean DeWolff, Janet Pym, and Hank Pym. 36 pages. Cover price $0.40.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4417168008

Direct Edition. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Frank Miller cover. Deep in space two centuries ago a decisive battle between the forces of good and evil was fought. The brave Spaceknights of Galador defeated the evil sorcery and super-science of the Dire Wraiths and scattered them to the furthest reaches of the galaxy. Now in present day their eternal struggle has spilled over to Earth. Rom, greatest of the Spaceknights, has arrived in Clairton, a small West Virginia town. Frightened by the arrival of a 7' alien, the people of Clairton have called in the National Guard. Can Rom convince those he came to save that the true enemy resides in their very ranks? 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 128D CGC 9.6 SS Claremont

Paper: White

Signed by Chris Claremont

Label #4233894017

Direct Edition. "The Action of the Tiger!" Part 3 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. In order to defeat the reality warping mutant Proteus, one X-Men will have to commit the ultimate sin - murder! Don't miss the shocking conclusion to the saga of Mutant X! 36 pgs. Cover price $0.40.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 128D CGC 8.0 SS Claremont

Paper: Off white to white

Signed by Chris Claremont on 4/11/23

Label #4233889023

Direct Edition. "The Action of the Tiger!" Part 3 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. In order to defeat the reality warping mutant Proteus, one X-Men will have to commit the ultimate sin - murder! Don't miss the shocking conclusion to the saga of Mutant X! 36 pgs. Cover price $0.40.