Auctions: comic books January 1985

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 260 CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4698324010

Direct Edition. "The Challenge of Hobgoblin!" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein and Brett Breeding. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. The Hobgoblin and the Rose unleash their two-pronged attack on Harry Osborn! The goblin ambushes Harry at his corporate office, while the Rose's henchmen kidnap Liz Osborn and Mary Jane! Auspiciously, the wondrous wall-crawler is close by to lock horns with the Hobgoblin! But who is going to save MJ and Harry's expectant wife? Could it be the Green Goblin?! Stay tuned! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Betty Brant Leeds, Joe Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson, Susan Richards, Franklin Richards, and the alien symbiote (costume). (Note: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 274.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Conan the Barbarian The Witch Queen of Acheron GN (1985 Marvel Graphic Novel) 1-1ST FN+ 6.5

Marvel Graphic Novel Volume 19

1st printing.

Written by Don Kraar. Art by Gary Kwapisz and Art Nichols.

The mighty Conan sets out on a harrowing quest to recover a long lost treasure. There's just once catch, the treasure is cursed!

Softcover, 64 pages, 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., full color.

Cover price $6.50.

Kitty Pryde and Wolverine (1984) 3D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4680529018

Direct Edition. "Death!" Guest-Starring Yukio. Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Al Milgrom. Wolverine has arrived in Japan to help Kitty Pryde. But he is suddenly besieged by a deadly ninja that wants him dead. And this mysterious new adversary just may possess the skill to do it. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 9D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4727283009

Direct Edition. "Assault on Galactus!" Part 9 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. The World Devourer makes his ultimate move. Can even the combined powers of the Avengers, Fantastic Four, X-Men, Magneto, Spider-Man, and Incredible Hulk prevent mighty Galactus from consuming Battleworld, thus destroying everyone and everything on it? Plus, watch as Doctor Doom's diabolical scheme comes to fruition. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel-Pocket (Swedish 1985 Semic) 2 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Marvel-Pocket: Fantastiska Fyran #1. Swedish Edition.

Label #4715510008

Swedish Reprint Series. Reprints Cover from Fantastic Four #48. Reprints Material from Fantastic Four #48-50. 5 1/2" X 8 1/4". Swedish Language.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 98D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4729838009

Direct Edition. "True Confessions!" Script by Al Milgrom. Pencils by Herb Trimpe. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. The Black Cat finally tells the web-slinger the truth about the Kingpin's involvement in her gaining new powers. Spider-Man is shocked. Is this the beginning of the end for the wall-crawler and Felicia? Meanwhile, the alien symbiote has escaped from the Baxter Building and is on the prowl...looking for Spider-Man! First appearance of the Spot. Cameo appearance by the Kingpin. 32 pages Cover price $0.60.