Auctions: comic books October 1984

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.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 543D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4713544010

Direct Edition. "Shadows of Vengeance!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Colan and Alfredo Alcala. Bruce Wayne intends to adopt the orphaned Jason Todd, but the devilish Nocturna also has her sights set on the young Robin. However, as she proposes a union with the handsome billionaire, Batman learns Anton Knight, the Thief of Night, is not one to share the affections of Nocturna's love. Plus, Green Arrow finds Doyle being threatened by the Printer's Devil. But, how can that be since Doyle is the Printer's Devil? "It's Not Fair!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Joey Cavalieri. Art by Shawn McManus and Sal Tradani. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 300D FN 6.0

Direct Edition. Special double-size issue. "Days of Rage!" Guest-starring Power-Man and Iron Fist, S.H.I.E.L.D., Spider-Man, Daredevil, the Avengers, and Doctor Strange. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Gerry Talaoc. Free of Banner's influence, the Hulk is more enraged and savage than ever before. As he gets his mad-on in the middle of New York City, the green goliath makes short work of the local authorities and S.H.I.E.L.D., even Power Man and Iron Fist can not stand against this monster gone wild. As Spider-Man and Daredevil do all they can to run damage control and protect the innocent bystanders, help arrives. The mighty Avengers are on the scene and what follows is one of the greatest super-hero battles of all time. As the Incredible Hulk and Thor the god of thunder clash the very Earth trembles. As the battle escalates and threatens to destroy the city, Doctor Strange arrives with a spell that could save them all and change the Hulk's life forever. 52 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 186D CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-1ff4ef2-026

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.

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.