Auctions: comic books August 1983

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3986099023

Direct Edition. "Tundra!" Story and art by John Byrne. Exploding from the pages of the X-Men comes Canada's premier super-team - Alpha Flight! The monstrous Sasquatch, the mystical Shaman, the twins, Aurora and Northstar, the divine Snowbird, the tumbling Puck (1st appearance), the aquatic beauty, Marrina (1st appearance), and their leader, Vindicator, must reunite to stop the destructive elemental force known as Tundra. NOTE: Also 1st appearance of Omega Flight (Diamond Lil, Wild Child, Flashback,& Smart Alec). Cover price $1.00.

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 1D CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-279A9AA-052

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Direct Edition. "Tundra!" Story and art by John Byrne. Exploding from the pages of the X-Men comes Canada's premier super-team - Alpha Flight! The monstrous Sasquatch, the mystical Shaman, the twins, Aurora and Northstar, the divine Snowbird, the tumbling Puck (1st appearance), the aquatic beauty, Marrina (1st appearance), and their leader, Vindicator, must reunite to stop the destructive elemental force known as Tundra. NOTE: Also 1st appearance of Omega Flight (Diamond Lil, Wild Child, Flashback,& Smart Alec). Cover price $1.00.

Blip (1983 Marvel) 7 VF- 7.5

Edited by Joe Claro. Featuring video game tops for PacMan and Donkey Kong Jr. Includes a 6-page Hulk Story. Plus, what's new from Atari, Coleco, and Mattel. Cover price $1.00.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 324N FN- 5.5

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Rodin Rodriguez. The Slayer and the Slain, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Dennis Jensen; While Fiona Webb waits at the altar, Flash engages in an epic battle with Reverse-Flash and ends up killing him to save Barry's bride to be; Kid Flash makes a guest appearance; This leads to the dominant story-line of the last 26 issues, the trial of Flash for the murder of Prof Zoom. Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Intellivision ad. Warlord toy ad from Remco. Batman and the Outsiders ad, art by Jim Aparo. Meanwhile… column by Dick Giordano. Universal Monsters model kits ad from Monogram. Tron Atari 2600 ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 14D VF+ 8.5

First printing. Direct Edition. "Destro Attacks!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. Snake-Eyes, Kwinn, and Dr. Venom attempt to escape from a sunken Cobra island bunker. Meanwhile, Destro makes his first full appearance as he plans an ambush in Springfield for the Joes. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

Grendel (1983 Comico) 2 FN- 5.5

From Desire - A Wolf (Party to a Murder) - Story, Art and Cover by Matt Wagner. Argent origin, Barry Palumbo tries to set up both Argent and Grendel (story told as flashback). Characters: Grendel; Hunter Rose; Argent; Stacy Palumbo. 36 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 74N CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4629109023

Newsstand Edition. Lando, Luke, Leia, Chewie, Artoo and Threepio learn some vital details about rebels Yom Argo and Tay Vanis while on Iskalon in "The Iskalon Effect". Script by Jo Duffy, layouts by Ron Frenz, finishes by Tom Palmer. Palmer cover. Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 172D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4634607013

Direct Edition. "Alter-Cations!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Paul Smith and Bob Wiacek. Story continued from Wolverine (1982 Limited Series) #4. The X-Men arrive in Japan for Wolverine and Mariko's wedding. However, the sinister Viper and Silver Samurai plot from the shadows. Plus, Storm finds a kindred spirit in Logan's feisty paramour Yukio. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.