Auctions: comic books February 1983

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 237 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4703424008

Direct Edition. "High & Mighty!" Plot by Roger Stern. Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Bob Hall (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover design by Ed Hannigan. The original Stilt-Man is down on his luck and desperately wants to reverse his fortune! So he decides to challenge the only superhero he has ever beaten...Spider-Man! After breaking into Cordco's R&D laboratory and improving his battlesuit, the Stilt-Man surprisingly gets his chance! The web-slinger just happens to be in the neighborhood! Will the Stilt-Man remain undefeated against the wall-crawler? Or can Spidey even the score? (Notes: The Stilt-Man previously appeared in Daredevil 186. The letters page contains a preview of the cover to Amazing Spider-Man 238 (depicting the Hobgoblin). This issue includes a full-page ad featuring the Hulk and the Magic Snake Puzzle.) 36 pages Cover price $0.60.

Blip (1983 Marvel) 1D VF+ 8.5

Direct Edition. 1st Appearance of Donkey Kong and Mario Bros. in comics. Edited by Joe Claro. New from Marvel Comics, THE video game magazine to help you become a better gamer. This issue features tips on how to beat CENTIPEDE and MISSILE COMMAND! Cover price $1.00.

Daredevils (1983 Marvel UK) 2 CGC 5.0

Paper: Cream to off white

United Kingdom.

Label #4691148019

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 523 FN 6.0

Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Dick Giordano. "Inferno," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tony deZuniga; Batman learns that Solomon Grundy is haunting the sewers of Gotham City with a gang of criminals. "Mob Rule!", script by Joey Cavalieri, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Ron Randall; After stopping a riot at the site of a strike, Green Arrow notices two men who had fought each other acting chummy and tails one of them. He discovers that the man is part of a group that intends to throw Star City into chaos and then usurp leadership, with a plot created by their adviser, Lord Machiavelli; GA reveals his presence, whereupon Machiavelli calls upon his partner, the Executrix, to battle him with twin laser-torches. Letter from T.M. Maple. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 77 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4727283014

Part 1 of 2 - "Ghost Rider...Unleashed!" Story by J.M. DeMatteis and Bob Budiansky. Art by Bob Budiansky and Dave Simons. The dream demon Nightmare attempts to turn Zarathos against his host, Johnny Blaze. Could this be the end of Ghost Rider? Plus, the true origin of Zarathos revealed! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 48D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4699612014

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Brian Postman, inks by Brett Breeding. Original Sin!, script by Ann Nocenti, pencils by Brian Postman, inks by Sam de la Rosa; Spider-Woman battles the Gypsy Moth, whose origin is explored; also features Werewolf by Night. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 68D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4696984011

Direct Edition. Cover art by Gene Day. "The Search Begins," script by David Michelinie, pencils by Gene Day (layouts), inks by Tom Palmer (finishes); The search for Han Solo begins here; Can Luke and the others stop Boba Fett and get their captured friend back? 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 68N CGC 7.5 SS Michelinie

Paper: Cream to off white

Signed by David Michelinie on 4/13/24. Newsstand Edition.

Label #4551859007

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Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Gene Day. "The Search Begins," script by David Michelinie, pencils by Gene Day (layouts), inks by Tom Palmer (finishes); The search for Han Solo begins here; Can Luke and the others stop Boba Fett and get their captured friend back? 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.