Auctions: comic books September 1982

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 232 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4675912010

Direct Edition. "Hyde...in Plain Sight!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. The web-slinger's plan to turn the Cobra over to the authorities has hit a snag! And what a big snag it is! Mister Hyde! The savage super-villain wants his former partner...in one piece or two! And if he has to break Spider-Man in half to accomplish his psychotic goal...so be it! In spectacular fashion, Mr. Hyde and the wall-crawler wage a ferocious battle until only one man is left standing! A fabulous fight! Cameo appearances by Ned Leeds, Dr. Marla Madison, and Debra Whitman. (Notes: Mr. Hyde previously appeared in Captain America 252 and returns in Spectacular Spider-Man 88. This story was reprinted in Spider-Man Magazine 4. The back cover features a Megaforce ad drawn by William Stout.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Hercules (1982 1st Series Marvel) 1D CGC 9.2 JSA Layton

Paper: White

Bob Layton Authenticated Autograph on Page 1.

Label #4574623001

Direct Edition. "What Fools these Immortals Be!" Story and art by Bob Layton. The Lion of Olympus has returned home. However, the lord of the Olympian gods has decreed a day of silence and peace throughout Mount Olympus. Well, Hercules was never one to sit idly by, and his signature brand of merriment and revelry soon echo throughout the halls. Enraged by his son's arrogance, Zeus banishes him to the one place that might teach even an immortal humility. Too long has Hercules dwelled among mortals so Zeus sends him out into the void of space. Out here among the countless stars he hopes Hercules will learn the lessons he himself could not teach. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Legion of Super-Heroes (1980 2nd Series) 291 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4713544014

Cover pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Romeo Tanghal. ...A Sign of Darkness Dawning, script by Paul Levitz, pencils by Keith Giffen (breakdowns) and Larry Mahlstedt (finished art), inks by Larry Mahlstedt; The Servants of Darkness drain the power from Legion enemies Mordru and the Time Trapper, demonstrating their superiority over the Legion. Of Leaders and Lovers, script by Paul Levitz, pencils by Howard Bender (breakdowns) and Rodin Rodriguez (finished art), inks by Rodin Rodriguez; The three Legion founders defeat one of the Servants of Darkness and learn that Dream Girl has been elected Legion leader. The Great Darkness Saga, Part 2. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Love and Rockets (1982 1st Series) Magazine 1 VG+ 4.5

Staple rust.

Color cover - Fall 1982. 1st printing (2nd to 5th printings exist for most issues in this series). Cover by Jaime Hernandez. Back Cover by Gilbert Hernandez. Stories and Art by Gilbert Hernandez and Jaime Hernandez. The first issue is an expanded version of the 1981 self-published issue. Includes a half-page introduction by Gary Groth. Featuring: Chapters 1-5 of "BEM" by Gilbert Hernandez; Locas tale "Mechan-X" by Jaime Hernandez; "Barrio Huerta (Hoppers 13)" 1-pager by Jaime Hernandez; Locas 1-pager "Penny Century, You're Fired!!" by Jaime Hernandez; Izzy tale "How To Kill a... (By Isabel Ruebens)" by Jaime Hernandez; Bang and Inez tale [Music for Monsters I] by Gilbert Hernandez; "Locas Tambien" by Jaime Hernandez; and a brief La Chota tale by Jaime Hernandez. 68 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

Wolverine (1982 Limited Series) 1D VG+ 4.5

Residue

Direct Edition. 1 of 4 Featuring Wolverine in his first solo series fighting in Japan. "Wolverine." Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Miller/Rubinstein cover. Back cover MegaForce ad with art by William Stout. Cover price $0.60.

Wolverine (1982 Limited Series) 1D VG- 3.5

Direct Edition. 1 of 4 Featuring Wolverine in his first solo series fighting in Japan. "Wolverine." Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Miller/Rubinstein cover. Back cover MegaForce ad with art by William Stout. Cover price $0.60.

Wolverine (1982 Limited Series) 1D GD 2.0

Direct Edition. 1 of 4 Featuring Wolverine in his first solo series fighting in Japan. "Wolverine." Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Miller/Rubinstein cover. Back cover MegaForce ad with art by William Stout. Cover price $0.60.

Wolverine (1982 Limited Series) 1N FN+ 6.5

Newsstand Edition. 1 of 4 Featuring Wolverine in his first solo series fighting in Japan. "Wolverine." Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Miller/Rubinstein cover. Back cover MegaForce ad with art by William Stout. Cover price $0.60.