Auctions: comic books April 1985

Batman (1940) 382 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4681532024

Cover art by Gil Kane. The Vengeance Spiral, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Rick Hoberg, inks by Rudy Nebres; Darkwolf, a Syrian terrorist, hijacks an airplane, and Batman and Catwoman go after him. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 304 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4610967009

"Undercover of the Night!" Guest-starring Nick Fury. Story by Michael Carlin. Art by Paul Neary and Dennis Janke. Cover by Paul Neary. Captain America and Nomad bust into Stane International to save Dr. MacLain and retrieve Cap's shield. First 65¢ issue. (Note: The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 296,640; average paid circulation 148,859.) 36 pages Cover price $0.65.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0136823027

Direct Edition. "The Summoning!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez and Dick Giordano. This is it, the biggest, and arguably most important, event in the history of the DCU. A wave of unstoppable destructive force is sweeping across the multiverse and indiscriminately destroying everything in its path. Nothing seems able to stop it. The Crime Syndicate of Amerika (evil versions of the JLA) of Earth-3 die trying, along with their world. Batman receives an ominous warning from the Flash. Weather and natural disasters are out of control. An eclectic group of heroes and villains from around the multiverse are assembled to halt the death and destruction, and the being known as the Monitor may be the only one who can help them. 1st appearance of Alexander Luthor. Featuring the deaths of the Crime Syndicate of Amerika and Lex Luthor of Earth-3. NOTE: What can I say about "Crisis" accept that it's epic, meaningful, engrossing, and grand in scope. As an eleven year old comic fan, I remember being absolutely blown away by this story. Marv Wolfman and George Perez are truly masters of their craft. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.75.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 80N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4682731006

Newsstand Edition. A World Full of Supermen! - Written by Paul Kupperberg. Art by Curt Swan and Dave Hunt. Cover by Eduardo Barreto. While trying to return to their own home in their own time, the Legion of Super-Heroes gets diverted to a strange world that has many Supermen. Characters in this issue: The Legion of Super-Heroes [Chameleon Boy [Reep Daggle]; Element Lad [Jan Arrah]; Phantom Girl [Tinya Wazzo]; Shrinking Violet [Salu Digby]; Ultra Boy [Jo Nah]]; Brainiac; Superman [Clark Kent]; Gus. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Dune (1985 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4036710009

Direct Edition. Reprinted from Marvel Comics Super Special 36. Comic adaptation of the 1984 David Lynch movie starring Kyle MacLachlan. In this issue, it's the year 10,191 and the most precious substance is the spice which is vital for almost everything and exists on only one planet in the universe: a desolate and dry world of deserts, the planet Arrakis, also known as Dune. And on the planet, Paul Atreides is undergoing training and tests as he learns about the planet and the people. Script by Ralph Maccho and art by Bill Sienkiewicz. Cover price $0.75.

Further Adventures of Indiana Jones (1983) 28 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4659186019

The world's most famous archaeologist embarks on his most dangerous adventure yet when he searches for the mysterious Tower of Tears. Are they real, or simply a diabolical hoax? One man, a self-proclaimed sorcerer, believes in them and plans to use the Tower of Tears' power to destroy the world! "Tower of Tears" is written by Linda Grant, with art by Steve Ditko and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Keith Pollard. First 65c issue. Cover price $0.65.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 101N CBCS 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #25-337BB72-001

Newsstand Edition. "Echoes" Script by Cary Burkett. Pencils by Juan Alacantara. Inks by Jack Abel. Cover by John Byrne. A new era begins for the Spectacular Spider-Man as the Black Cat has departed his life. However, the breakup with Felicia has left the web-slinger in a melancholy mood, so he visits the site of his greatest heartbreak...the Brooklyn Bridge. The events of Amazing Spider-Man 121 still haunt the wall-crawler, but life goes on...and so does crime in the big city. When Blacklash takes a hostage after bungling a burglary attempt, the spectacular one swings into action! Flashback cameos of Gwen Stacy and the Green Goblin. First 65¢ issue. (Note: The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 337,108; average paid circulation 180,498.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 192D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4681551025

Direct Edition. "Fun 'N' Games!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green. Warlock's, the techno-organic creature that has befriended the New Mutants, past comes back to haunt his new friends. Colossus, Nightcrawler, and Rogue find themselves in the fight of their lives when Warlock's malevolent father Magus comes calling. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 1D FN/VF 7.0 Vess Direct Variant

Direct Edition. "Til Death Do Us Part!" Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Greg LaRocque and Jim Mooney. Painted cover by Charles Vess. The alien symbiote (aka black costume) ambushes Peter Parker while he is getting dressed. Now Spider-Man must battle the black costume and the new Vulturions on his way to the Baxter Building! Meanwhile, Aunt May laments Peter's decision to drop out of graduate school. (Note: The Web of Spiderman series essentially replaced the Marvel Team-Up title as Marvel's third regular series featuring Spider-Man.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.