Auctions: comic books August 1981

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 300 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4523309002

Carmine Infantino wrap-around cover (with inks by Dick Giordano) for 52-page giant, no ads, double-sized 25th anniversary issue. Flash-Grams; Fred Hembeck spoofs some classic Flash covers on the inside covers. 1981--A Flash Odyssey, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Bob Smith; Flash wakes up in a hospital where the reality seems to be that he never inherited super power but instead was horribly wounded when lightning struck the cabinet of chemicals to begin his career; Origin of the Flash, Kid Flash, Elongated Man and many of Flash's Rouges Gallery; Most of the story is a recounting of the Flash comic. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 61D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Top edge label strip problem (old style slabs only).

Label #0058463017

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Direct Edition. Final issue of the series. Cover art by Tom Sutton. "Planet Story," script by Doug Moench, art by Tom Sutton; Star-Lord investigates the ruins on what seems to be an abandon planet; He quickly encounters a hostile environment; electric storms, earthquakes and wild winds which force him to seek shelter underground inside a "root-ball"; Believing he's safe from the space storm outside, the root tentacles begin to attack him as the planet itself is a parasite which feeds off of flesh. "Wonders of Nature" Hostess Fruit Pies ad featuring the Fantastic Four. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Moon Knight (1980 1st Series) 10N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3945717015

Newsstand Edition. "Too Many Midnights!" Written by Doug Moench. Art and Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. The fight continues--but it is already lost! Moon Knight's greatest secret--destroyed! Moon Knight battles Bushman and the Midnight Man. Featuring an origin recap. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 148D CBCS 8.5 Witnessed Sig Claremont

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Chris Claremont on 3/10/2024. Direct Edition

Label #24-0D49D72-007

Direct Edition. "Cry, Mutant!" Guest-Starring Spider-Woman (Jessica Drew) and Dazzler. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Joe Rubinstein. Cyclops and Lee continue to explore the mysterious citadel. Plus, when a mysterious mutant attempts to kidnap Kitty, Storm must team-up with Spider-Woman and Dazzler to save her. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.50.

What If (1977 1st Series) 28N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4529156014

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Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. "What If Ghost Rider Were Separated from Johnny Blaze?", script by Michael Fleisher, art by Tom Sutton; The Ghost Rider is taken over by a sorcerer and Blaze must stop him; Based on Ghost Rider #43-44. "Matt Murdock, Agent of...S.H.I.E.L.D.", script by Frank Miller (co-plot) and Mike W. Barr, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; After gaining his powers, Matt Murdock is recruited into SHIELD and has to save his dad from Hydra. Dungeons and Dragons ad. "New Life," script by Mark Gruenwald, pencils by Ron Wilson (breakdowns) and Bruce Patterson (finished art), inks by Bruce Patterson; Conclusion of Eternals history. "Wonders of Nature" ad for Hostess Fruit Pies featuring the Fantastic Four. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.75.