Auctions: comic books March 1983

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 497N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4706714021

Newsstand Edition. Digest sized. Cover art by Gil Kane. All Together Now! starring Challengers of the Unknown, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Alex Toth, inks by Dan Adkins. The Boy With Ultra-Powers!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Ultra Boy must discover Superboy's secret identity as an initiation test for the Legion. The Explanation! starring Aquaman, script by Steve Skeates, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Mighty Marvels Join Forces!, script by Otto Binder, art by C. C. Beck; The Marvel Family unites to battle the evil Black Adam. The Face Behind the Lead Mask!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by John Forte and Al Plastino [page 4 and some Superboy and Luthor heads only], inks by John Forte and Al Plastino. Stop that Kid... Before He Wrecks the World starring the Spectre, script and art by Neal Adams. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 238A.N CGC 9.4 Newsstand Variant Tattooz included

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4703709002

IMPORTANT: Issue 238A HAS the Lakeside Skin Tattooz insert. Newsstand Edition. First appearance of the Hobgoblin in "Shadow of Evils Past!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and John Romita Sr. (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and John Romita Sr. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! And the beginning of the long secret identity mystery of the Hobgoblin! After escaping from the web-slinger, a bank robber stumbles upon an underground hideout of the (deceased) Green Goblin! Not knowing what to do with his discovery, the small-time hood shows the secret lair to an underworld associate! Unfortunately for the wondrous wall-crawler, the devious associate knows exactly what to do: resurrect the Green Goblin...with a twist! And a short time later a new super-villain is born! The Hobgoblin! Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameo by Norman Osborn (aka the Green Goblin). (Notes: The secret identity of the original Hobgoblin takes many twists and turns over the next decade. Who actually operates as the Hobgoblin in this issue is revealed in the Spider-Man: Hobgoblin Lives (1997) Limited Series (written by Roger Stern). This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 257 and also in the 1992 trade paperback: the Amazing Spider-Man -- Origin of the Hobgoblin.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Best of DC Blue Ribbon Digest (1979) 34N CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4706716025

Newsstand Edition. Ed Hannigan/Bruce Patterson cover. Reprints: "The Flaming Fiend!" by Bob Kanigher, Ross Andru and Mike Esposito from Showcase #37 and #38; "The Deathless Doom!" by Bob Kanigher, Ross Andru and Mike Esposito from Showcase #39 and #40. Cover price $1.25.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 9 FN 6.0

This issue does not have a Lakeside Tattooz insert (or insert opened and the sample tattoo removed).

1st printing. Direct Edition. "The Diplomat!" Written by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Vosburg and Chic Stone. Cover by Mike Esposito and Chic Stone. Scarlett gets the spotlight, as she races against the clock to stop a Cobra assassin. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4690973001

Direct Edition. Regular series begins (first appearance is in Marvel Graphic Novel 4). Cover art by Bob McLeod. Initiation!, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Bob McLeod, inks by Mike Gustovich; The New Mutants get acclimated to their new home, new talents, new friends, and new teachers, unaware that they are being watched; Moira learns that Professor X has a son; and Psyche is attacked in the Danger Room by an unknown assailant; Origin of Karma. Second appearance of the New Mutants (after Marvel Graphic Novel #4). Cover price $0.60.

Night Force (1982 1st Series) 8N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4700966014

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Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Bob Smith. The Summoning Epilogue, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Bob Smith; Jack, Vanessa and Donovan return to Washington DC; Detective Short discovers that the papers the Baron gave him are forgeries and returns to arrest him. Beast! Chapter One: Runner!, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Bob Smith; Baron Winters arranges for Paul Brooks to become trapped in a brownstone with the monster that has been terrifying Miss Conrad. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Night Force (1982 1st Series) 8N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4700966011

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Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Bob Smith. The Summoning Epilogue, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Bob Smith; Jack, Vanessa and Donovan return to Washington DC; Detective Short discovers that the papers the Baron gave him are forgeries and returns to arrest him. Beast! Chapter One: Runner!, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Bob Smith; Baron Winters arranges for Paul Brooks to become trapped in a brownstone with the monster that has been terrifying Miss Conrad. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Night Force (1982 1st Series) 8N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4700966012

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Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Bob Smith. The Summoning Epilogue, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Bob Smith; Jack, Vanessa and Donovan return to Washington DC; Detective Short discovers that the papers the Baron gave him are forgeries and returns to arrest him. Beast! Chapter One: Runner!, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Bob Smith; Baron Winters arranges for Paul Brooks to become trapped in a brownstone with the monster that has been terrifying Miss Conrad. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Night Force (1982 1st Series) 8N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4700966013

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Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Bob Smith. The Summoning Epilogue, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Bob Smith; Jack, Vanessa and Donovan return to Washington DC; Detective Short discovers that the papers the Baron gave him are forgeries and returns to arrest him. Beast! Chapter One: Runner!, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Bob Smith; Baron Winters arranges for Paul Brooks to become trapped in a brownstone with the monster that has been terrifying Miss Conrad. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Supergirl (1982 2nd Series) 5N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4700966015

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Newsstand Edition. The Gang has mesmerized Supergirl into believing that she is danger of exposing her secret identity. So she has to conquer that fear in order to defeat the Gang in "Fear Times Four." Script by Paul Kupperberg and art by Carmine Infantino & Bob Oksner. Issue also has Lois Lane in "Brain Drain" in which Lois has to help Jimmy Olsen who has been kidnapped. Script by Tamsyn O'Flynn and art by Bob Oksner. Cover price $0.60.

Supergirl (1982 2nd Series) 5N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4700966016

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Newsstand Edition. The Gang has mesmerized Supergirl into believing that she is danger of exposing her secret identity. So she has to conquer that fear in order to defeat the Gang in "Fear Times Four." Script by Paul Kupperberg and art by Carmine Infantino & Bob Oksner. Issue also has Lois Lane in "Brain Drain" in which Lois has to help Jimmy Olsen who has been kidnapped. Script by Tamsyn O'Flynn and art by Bob Oksner. Cover price $0.60.

Superman Special (1983) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4567274021

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Direct Edition. 1983 - "Behold! The Ultimate Man!" Story and art by Gil Kane. The Man of Tomorrow is challenged like never before as he faces the unequaled power of the Ultimate man! 48 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

Superman Special (1983) 1D CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4741568017

Direct Edition. 1983 - "Behold! The Ultimate Man!" Story and art by Gil Kane. The Man of Tomorrow is challenged like never before as he faces the unequaled power of the Ultimate man! 48 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.