Auctions: comic books October 1984

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 257 VF+ 8.5

Direct Edition. "Beware the Claws of Puma!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. On a Manhattan rooftop, Puma lines up the wounded wall-crawler for the kill shot, but the Black Cat intervenes at the last possible moment! With a brilliant display of her powers, the cat fights off Puma! And helps the web-slinger limp back to his apartment! After Felicia leaves Peter's pad, Mary Jane walks through the door! And then Puma smashes through the window! Wow, how is Peter going to save Mary Jane much less himself from the wrath of Puma? And so much for the whole secret identity bit! Everything is coming apart at the seams for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man (including his new costume)! Cameo appearances by the Rose, Kingpin, and Arranger. (Note: In this issue Mary Jane tells Peter that she knows...he is the Amazing Spider-Man.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Marvel Age (1983 Marvel) 19 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4549451013

Report on "the story behind the Avengers/JLA team-up controversy"; article on Fraggle Rock; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; interview with Tom DeFalco; the origin of Star Comics; Star Comics. Cover (featuring Spider-Man). Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Age (1983 Marvel) 19 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4609401008

Report on "the story behind the Avengers/JLA team-up controversy"; article on Fraggle Rock; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; interview with Tom DeFalco; the origin of Star Comics; Star Comics. Cover (featuring Spider-Man). Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 146 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4657810016

"Hero Worship!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Nomad. Script by Cary Burkett. Pencils by Greg LaRocque. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Greg LaRocque and Joe Rubinstein. Nomad and the web-slinger are chasing a young thief through the back alleys of Manhattan, when they stumble across a recruiting event being hosted by the Taskmaster! The super-villain with the photogenic reflexes is auditioning lackeys for his new client, the Black Abbott! What a wonderful training opportunity for the new recruits! However, Spider-Man (in his black costume) and Nomad are not interested in playing along! Can the duo corral the elusive Taskmaster? First appearance of the Black Abbott. (Note: The Taskmaster previously appeared in Avengers 223.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 59D CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #22-2D0A2F1-013

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Direct Edition. Guest-starring Ant-Man. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko (legendary Spider-Man artist) and Bob Layton. As Ant-Man and the military try to stay alive amidst a swarm of mutated insects, Rom and Starshine venture into the sub-atomic realm in search of the source that has caused the insects transformation. Also, Starshine learns a valuable of lesson in mercy. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.