Auctions: comic books January 1984

Batman (1940) 367N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4681533020

Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Ed Hannigan and Dick Giordano. The Green Ghosts of Gotham, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Alfredo Alcala; Poison Ivy uses special plants to control business executives and to battle Batman and Robin (now Jason Todd). 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 19 FN/VF 7.0

1st printing - "Joe Triumphs!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. Destro finds the location of the Joes' Command center and launches a full assault. The Baroness revealed to be alive though severely burned and injured. Plus, the deaths of two major characters! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 19 FN/VF 7.0

1st printing - "Joe Triumphs!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. Destro finds the location of the Joes' Command center and launches a full assault. The Baroness revealed to be alive though severely burned and injured. Plus, the deaths of two major characters! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

Magik (1983 Marvel) 2D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4446854016

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Tom Palmer. "Cold Iron Hot Blood!," script by Chris Claremont, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Tom Palmer; Cat trains Illyana to fight; Cat kills Nightcrawler from the alternate timeline. 36 pgs., color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 12 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2102801015

"The Web Tightens!" Part 3 of 4. Guest-starring the Black Widow. Script by Ralph Macchio. Pencils (and co-plotting) by George Perez. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by George Perez. Cornered in a Hong Kong curio shop by six assassins, the Black Widow puts on a dazzling display of her powers to escape! And after teaming up with SHIELD agent James Woo, the widow descends into the sewers to find the Iron Maiden! Natasha and Agent Woo successfully locate the Iron Maiden! But unexpectedly run into the dangerous Snapdragon too! Second story: "Marvel Annfare" Script by Roger Stern and Ann Nocenti (story idea). Art by Al Milgrom. Roger Stern laments the lack of editors present in the Marvel bullpen! So Ann recommends he don the star-spangled avenger's uniform to get inspired to write a Cap story for Marvel Fanfare! Cameo appearances by Bill Mantlo and Captain America. Special feature: This issue includes a portfolio of Rick Leonardi's artwork. Five full-page illustrations/pin-ups of Iron Man, the Silver Surfer, Storm, Thor, and Angel. (Notes: The back cover illustrates a scene from the second story with art by Al Milgrom. The inside back cover features an essay from Robbie Carosella describing the work that takes place in Marvel's stat room. The Iron Maiden returns in Captain America 388. Printed on glossy paper. The four-part Black Widow story was reprinted in 2016 in the trade paperback: Black Widow Web of Intrigue.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Moon Knight (1980 1st Series) 35 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4048425020

Special double-sized issue - "Second Wind!" Written by Tony Isabella. Art by Kevin Nowlan, Bob McLeod, Carl Potts and Joe Chiodo. Cover by Carl Potts. How can Moon Knight regain his confidence after the most devastating defeat of his career? If he decides to remain Moon Knight at all, that is? Featuring appearances by the X-Men and Fantastic Four. 52 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

Moon Knight (1980 1st Series) 35 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Both Side Edges have gapping, inner well and book are unaffected.

Label #0067222010

Special double-sized issue - "Second Wind!" Written by Tony Isabella. Art by Kevin Nowlan, Bob McLeod, Carl Potts and Joe Chiodo. Cover by Carl Potts. How can Moon Knight regain his confidence after the most devastating defeat of his career? If he decides to remain Moon Knight at all, that is? Featuring appearances by the X-Men and Fantastic Four. 52 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

Swamp Thing (1982 2nd Series) 20D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #16-24687EB-056

Direct Edition. 1st Alan Moore script on this title. Cover art by Tom Yeates. Loose Ends, script by Alan Moore, art by Dan Day and John Totleben; After beating Arcane, Swamp Thing is trying to find his body; General Sunderland's men follow Liz Tremayne and Dennis Barclay to find Swamp Thing; they are supposed to hunt and kill Swamp Thing; Sunderland's men kill The Swamp Thing, but fail to kill Liz and Dennis. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 339 CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #3961433014

Direct Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. "Something Old, Something New," script and art by Walt Simonson; Odin has the dwarves create a hammer for Bill and sends the alien and his son into space to rescue Bill's people. Appearances by Sif, Odin, and Volstagg. Bullpen Bulletins. Carlin and Simonson's Page O' Thor Stuff; Assistant editor's month shenanigans. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 339 CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Plastic debris between case and inner well

Label #3961433022

Direct Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. "Something Old, Something New," script and art by Walt Simonson; Odin has the dwarves create a hammer for Bill and sends the alien and his son into space to rescue Bill's people. Appearances by Sif, Odin, and Volstagg. Bullpen Bulletins. Carlin and Simonson's Page O' Thor Stuff; Assistant editor's month shenanigans. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Vanguard Illustrated (1983) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4404284010

Edited by David Scroggy. Cover by Dave Stevens. Written by David Campiti, Mike Baron, Darren Auck and Peter Milligan. Art by Cynthy J. Wood and Bob McLeod, Steve Rude, Darren Auck and Brendan McCarthy. Otherworldly tales of science fiction, some with elements of fantasy and the supernatural! Featuring: "Legends of the Stargrazers"; "Sales Call" (part 2 of 4, continues next issue); "The Guest"; and "Freakwave! Part 2: With Ceaseless Turmoil Seething..." (part 2 of 3, continues next issue). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.