Auctions: comic books October 1984

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 257N CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4729103006

Newsstand 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.

Doctor Who (1984 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4718090011

Cover by Dave Gibbons. "Doctor Who and the Star Beast" parts 1-3, script by John Wagner and Pat Mills, art by Dave Gibbons; The Doctor explodes onto the four color format with the startling beginning to The Star Beast Sage! Who's Who article, art by Walter Simonson; Summary of the history of the Doctor Who TV show. "The Return of the Daleks," script by Steve Moore, pencils by Paul Neary, inks by David Lloyd; Holo-film maker Glax and Raka produce a movie about the Daleks and their epic battle against General Nor-Din, but when real Daleks see actor Hok Nepo dressed as their enemy Nor-Din, they attack the peaceful planet. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 6D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4741110004

Direct Edition. "A Little Death...!" Part 6 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. As Doctor Doom continues to explore the massive homeworld of Galactus, he discovers the nefarious Klaw and recruits the sound-master to his cause. Meanwhile, the X-Men, Cyclops, Rogue, and Wolverine, battle for their lives against four of Marvel's deadliest villains, Doctor Octopus, Titania, Molecule Man, and the Absorbing Man. Plus, within these pages, the first casualty of war. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 88 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #2071415013

Marvel continues to present all-new post-JEDI adventures! It's a diplomatic mission, just perfect for Princess Leia and Mon Mothma to handle--until they stumble upon Imperial forces fighting to control a strategic stronghold! And the Imperial forces are winning! "Figurehead" is written by Jo Duffy, with art and cover by Bob McLeod and Tom Palmer. Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 186D CGC 7.0 SS Claremont

Paper: White

Signed by Chris Claremont on 4/11/23

Label #4233892012

Direct Edition. "Life and Death: Part 1!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Barry Windsor-Smith and Terry Austin. In the tragic aftermath of last issue's events, Storm is left powerless. Now she must attempt to come to terms with this reality in the presence of the man who is inadvertently responsible - Forge. Plus, sinister creatures plot and scheme from the shadows. NOTE: See Uncanny X-Men #198 for the sequel to this story. 52 pgs. Cover price $1.00.