Auctions: comic books October 1983

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 245 VF 8.0

Direct Edition. "Sacrifice Play!" Part 2 of 2. Fourth appearance of the Hobgoblin. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Dave Simons (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Dave Simons. The wondrous wall-crawler thinks he knows who the Hobgoblin is! Lefty Donovan! Who? Apparently, the evidence from the police points in Lefty's direction! So, the web-slinger conducts a relentless search! And in the skies over Times Square, the Amazing Spider-Man and the (suddenly super-strong) Hobgoblin clash again! Will this battle solve the mystery of the goblin's identity? Or just add to the puzzle? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Ned Leeds, and Betty Brant Leeds. (Note: The Hobgoblin appears next in Spectacular Spider-Man 85 -- a must read to keep up with the Hobgoblin's development.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

American Flagg (1983 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4741571013

It's Chicago in the year 2031 and when Reuben Flagg, former star of the "Mark Thrust" TV series, arrives as the new rookie Ranger, he tries to find out what is causing gangs to commit violence in "Hard Times." Script and art by Howard Chaykin. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 16D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4734838004

First printing. Direct Edition. "Night Attack!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. In Washington, D.C., Hawk goes hand to hand with Cobra Commander and Destro on the back of a rolling HISS tank and Major Bludd leaves The Baroness to die in an exploding tank. 1st appearance of Cover Girl and Trip-Wire. 1st time all of Cobra big wigs seen together. Introduction of Joes Wolverine tank. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 16D VF/NM 9.0

First printing. Direct Edition. "Night Attack!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. In Washington, D.C., Hawk goes hand to hand with Cobra Commander and Destro on the back of a rolling HISS tank and Major Bludd leaves The Baroness to die in an exploding tank. 1st appearance of Cover Girl and Trip-Wire. 1st time all of Cobra big wigs seen together. Introduction of Joes Wolverine tank. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

Hawkeye (1983 1st Series) 2D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-0C6DFA9-003

Direct Edition. "Point Blank!" Guest-starring Mockingbird. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Mark Gruenwald (pencils) and Brett Breeding (inks & embellishes). Cover by Mark Gruenwald and Bob Layton. Clint Barton's idyllic life has unraveled quickly in the past 48 hours as his great job and perfect girlfriend are gone! The beleaguered bowman still has his rocket-sled however and also a new ally! After Hawkeye and Mockingbird regroup from last issue's narrow escape, they go back to Cross Headquarters to search for evidence! But ashadowy super-villain called the Silencer intercepts them! Is this novice going to derail Clint's quest to take down his former employer? Be careful Hawkeye! Silence can be deadly! Retelling of Mockingbird's origin. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Star Wars Return of the Jedi (1983 Marvel) 1A.D CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-3DEFB5B-019

Direct Edition. Cover and splash page by Bill Sienkiewicz. 'Chapter One: In The Hands Of Jabba The Hutt!', script by Archie Goodwin, art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon; Darth Vader checks on the status of the second Death Star while The Rebels attempt to rescue Han Solo From Jabba The Hutt. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Warrior (1982 Quality) UK 14 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

United Kingdom.

Label #4691147013

Twilight World cover by Jim Baikie. Marvelman in "One of Those Quiet Moments" by Alan Moore and Alan Davis. Twilight World by Steve Moore and Jim Baikie. Shandor, Demon Stalker by Steve Moore and David Jackson. V For Vendetta in "The Veil" by Alan Moore and David Lloyd. Ektryn by Pedro Henry and Cam Kennedy. A text feature, "Dreams and Nightmares" by Pedro Henry, explains the background of Axel Pressbutton. Cover price $2.00.