Auctions: comic books January 1984

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 11D CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4521657009

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Direct Edition. Assistant editors' month. Cover pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Tom Mandrake. Magma, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Tom Mandrake; As Amara battles Selene, the New Mutants help Amara's father defeat Gallio; Sunspot learns the truth about his father; the New Mutants rescue Psyche and Amara; and Amara, a mutant, wonders whether she will become like the New Mutants, or like Selene. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Star Wars Return of the Jedi (1983 Marvel) 4D CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-283A255-008

Direct Edition. Cover and splash page by Bill Sienkiewicz. "Chapter Four: The Final Duel!", script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Al Williamson, Carlos Garzon, and Ron Frenz, inks by Al Williamson, Carlos Garzon, and Tom Palmer; The rebels attempt to destroy the second Death Star while Luke duels with Darth Vader and tries to find the good in him. Admiral Ackbar On The Bridge Of His Mon Calamari Battle Cruiser pinup by Rick J. Bryant. Ewok Warrior pinup by Rick J. Bryant. Rebel B-Wing Fighter pinup by Rick J. Bryant. Luke Skywalker, The Last Jedi pinup by Rick J. Bryant. Return Of The Jedi pinup by Bill Sienkiewicz. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Swamp Thing (1982 2nd Series) 20D FN+ 6.5

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

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.

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

Paper: White

Label #4715029001

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.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 177 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3910695025

Direct Edition. "Sanction!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and John Romita, Sr. Mystique and the brotherhood of Evil Mutants plot revenge on their hated rivals - the Uncanny X-Men. NOTE: This is the issue that first suggest that there is a connection between Nightcrawler and Mystique. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Vanguard Illustrated (1983) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4420272001

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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.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 311 FN+ 6.5

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. "Gremlins!", script by Dan Mishkin, art by Don Heck; Wonder Woman and Steve Trevor are taken to an island in the sky when their planes are disabled by gremlins. "Crocodile Tears," script by Joey Cavalieri, pencils by Tim Burgard, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Huntress vs. Earthworm. Letter to the editor from T.M. Maple. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.