Auctions: comic books October 1984

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 257 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0144748005

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.

Batman and the Outsiders (1983 1st Series) 14N CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4556966024

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Newsstand Edition. Maxie Zeus and his New Olympians crash the 1984 Summer Olympics in "Two By Two..." Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Mike W. Barr, pencils by Bill Willingham, inks by Bill Anderson. Story takes place after the events in BATO Annual #1. Includes a cameo by the Monitor (at least his hand), who would play a vital role in Crisis On Infinite Earths. Jim Aparo cover. Cover price $0.75.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 163 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4713511008

Cover art by Ernie Chan. Cavern of the Vines of Doom! starring Conan, Fafnir, and Krylxxa (death), script by Michael Fleisher, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Charles Vess; Fafnir rescues a lovely, but odd woman; Taking her home, they meet a race of plant creatures. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Elfquest (1978 Warp Graphics) Magazine 20 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3700265009

Cover art by Wendy Pini. Quest's End Part 2, script by Wendy Pini (plot, script) and Richard Pini (plot), art by Wendy Pini; The Wolfriders find the Palace of the High Ones; The History of the High Ones is revealed. Elfquest portfolio plate 6 illustration. Woodlock/Rainsong/Shenshen back cover illustration by Wendy Pini. 44 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 146 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4737553005

"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.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 88 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4426030012

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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.

Warrior (1982 Quality) UK 23 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

United Kingdom.

Label #4691147004

Bogey cover by Jim Baikie and Garry Leach. Bogey: "For Old Times Sake" by Antonio Segura, Dez Skinn & Leopoldo Sanchez. Sweatshop Talk VIII featuring a look at Brian Bolland. Shandor, Demon Stalker by Steve Moore & John Ridgeway. V for Vendetta: "Vicissitude" by Alan Moore and David Lloyd. Big Ben: "The Gnomes of General Zurich" by Dez Skinn & William Simpson. Cover price $2.00.