Auctions: comic books December 1985

Batman (1940) 390 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4681533006

Cover art by Tom Mandrake. Women Dark and Dangerous starring Batman, Robin, Harvey Bullock, Nocturna, Night-Slayer, and Catwoman, script by Doug Moench, art by Tom Mandrake; Nocturna tries to discover what's causing the red rain, Batman battles Catwoman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 9D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4566424007

Direct Edition. "War Zone!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez and Jerry Ordway. This one is big. The dastardly duo of Brainiac and Lex Luthor assemble the greatest force for evil the multiverse has ever seen. With the heroes distracted by the Crisis, the villains of the DCU unite into an army the likes of which has never been seen before and perform a coup de tat on the remaining Earths. Can the heroes mount a counter attack and still remain vigilant against the Anti-Monitor? Plus, Guy Gardner, arguably the most rash character in the DCU, is finally given the Power Ring that was always meant to be his. Featuring the death of the Golden Age Lex Luthor of Earth-2 and Aquagirl. Cover price $0.75.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 42 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2135787008

First printing. Direct Edition. "Ties that Bind!" - Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. Storm Shadow and his pupil reach a crossroads. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

Heroes for Hope Starring the X-Men (1985) 1D CGC 8.5 SS Claremont

Paper: Off white to white

Signed by Chris Claremont on 4/11/23

Label #4233893019

Direct Edition. The X-Men face an entity that feeds on psychic misery in this 'jam' book originally published to benefit famine relief in Africa. Story by Chris Claremont, Ann Nocenti, Bernie Wrightson, Jim Starlin & Jim Shooter. Script by Stan Lee (4 pages), Ed Bryant (3 pages), Louise Simonson (3 pages), Stephen King (3 pages), Bill Mantlo (2 pages), Alan Moore (3 pages), Ann Nocenti (3 pages), Harlan Ellison (3 pages), Chris Claremont (2 pages), Jo Duffy (2 pages), Mike Baron (2 pages), Denny O'Neil (2 pages), George R.R. Martin (3 pages), Bruce Jones (2 pages), Steve Englehart (2 pages), Jim Shooter (2 pages), Mike Grell (3 pages) & Archie Goodwin (4 pages). Art by John Romita, Jr. & Al Gordon (2 pages), John Buscema & Klaus Janson (2 pages), Brent Anderson & Joe Sinnott (1 page), John Byrne & Terry Austin (3 pages), Brent Anderson & Dan Green (1 page), Bernie Wrightson & Jeff Jones (3 pages), Charles Vess & Jay Muth (2 pages), Brent Anderson & Tom Palmer (1 page), Richard Corben (3 pages), Mike Kaluta & Al Milgrom (3 pages), Frank Miller & Bill Sienkiewicz (3 pages), Brian Bolland & Craig Russell (2 pages), John Bolton (2 pages), Steve Rude & Carl Potts (2 pages), Bret Blevins & Al Williamson (2 pages), Herb Trimpe & Sal Buscema (3 pages), Gray Morrow (2 pages), Paul Gulacy & Bob Layton (2 pages), Alan Weiss & Joe Rubinstein (2 pages), Jackson Guice & Steve Leialoha (3 pages), Howard Chaykin & Walt Simonson (4 pages). Front cover by Arthur Adams. Back cover by Jim Starlin. Cover price $1.50.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 314D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4675912015

Direct Edition. "Call of the Desert." Guest-starring Doc Samson. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Bob Wiacek. His long exile unexpectedly at an end, the Incredible Hulk has returned to Earth and he is not happy. As Doc Samson pursues the Green Goliath, he finds the Hulk surrounded and under siege by some of his deadliest enemies. Can even the Hulk stand against the Juggernaut, Modok, Rhino, Abomination, and the Leader? 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65.

Marvel Saga (1985) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4680529021

"Book I: The Saga Begins!" Research done by Peter Sanderson. Wraparound cover by Rob Frenz and Bob Layton. Marvel Comics presents one of the most unique comics series in the history of the media. This series tells the Official History of the Marvel Universe from the very beginning in chronological order using actual scenes from the comics themselves. From Galactus and the enigmatic Watchers to the 1,000-year galactic war between the Kree and Skrull Empires to the Celestials' first visit to a young planet called Earth and the creation of the powerful Eternals and hideous Deviants. Peek in on the Hyborian Age when a mighty barbarian fought terrible wizards to an age when gods walked the earth and names like Hercules became legend. From King Arthur's Court to the heroes of the Wild West to the brave men and women that fought in World War II, it is all just prelude to the dawn of the Marvel Age! In this first spectacular issue, witness the origin of the Fantastic Four and their very first harrowing adventure to Monster Island to confront the diminutive Mole Man. Meanwhile, travel north of the border to Canada and watch as inventor James MacDonald plants the seeds of what will become Canada's greatest super heroes. Plus, another brilliant man, Henry Pym, makes a startling discover that allows him to shrink down to the size of an "ant!" And, the Fantastic Four come face-to-face with the shape-shifting aliens known as Skrulls for the very first time. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue features material from Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) #1-2 and 273, Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) #27 and 44, Avengers (1963 1st Series) #227, Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) #2-3 and 12, and Thing (1983-1986 1st Series) #1 and 10. Pages 1-5 are original material (art by Ron Frenz and Al Milgrom). Cover price $1.00.

Squadron Supreme (1985 1st Series) 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4518756002

"Change of Heart!" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Bob Hall and Sam De La Rosa. Cover by Hall & Bob Layton. One member of the team commits the ultimate crime against a fellow Supremer. Anytime someone usurps control over another's free will, it's never a good thing. Plus, learn the secret origin of Doctor Spectrum. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

Thundercats (1985 1st Series Marvel) 1 CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4646302015

First Printing. Direct Edition. "Survival Run!" Written by David Micheline. Art by Jim Mooney and Brett Breeding. When the Thundercats' homeworld is destroyed, a small group of survivors crash-land on the mysterious green world known as Third Earth. They soon find themselves in a desperate fight for survival against their mortal enemies the Mutants. However, things go from bad to worse when their battle with the vile Mutants awakens Mumm-Ra, an ancient ogre-mage whose dark magic powers know no rival. 36 pages, FC Cover price $0.65.

Thundercats (1985 1st Series Marvel) 1 CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4646302018

First Printing. Direct Edition. "Survival Run!" Written by David Micheline. Art by Jim Mooney and Brett Breeding. When the Thundercats' homeworld is destroyed, a small group of survivors crash-land on the mysterious green world known as Third Earth. They soon find themselves in a desperate fight for survival against their mortal enemies the Mutants. However, things go from bad to worse when their battle with the vile Mutants awakens Mumm-Ra, an ancient ogre-mage whose dark magic powers know no rival. 36 pages, FC Cover price $0.65.

Thundercats (1985 1st Series Marvel) 1 VF- 7.5 Direct Variant

First Printing. Direct Edition. "Survival Run!" Written by David Micheline. Art by Jim Mooney and Brett Breeding. When the Thundercats' homeworld is destroyed, a small group of survivors crash-land on the mysterious green world known as Third Earth. They soon find themselves in a desperate fight for survival against their mortal enemies the Mutants. However, things go from bad to worse when their battle with the vile Mutants awakens Mumm-Ra, an ancient ogre-mage whose dark magic powers know no rival. 36 pages, FC Cover price $0.65.

Thundercats (1985 1st Series Marvel) 1 FN+ 6.5 Direct Variant

First Printing. Direct Edition. "Survival Run!" Written by David Micheline. Art by Jim Mooney and Brett Breeding. When the Thundercats' homeworld is destroyed, a small group of survivors crash-land on the mysterious green world known as Third Earth. They soon find themselves in a desperate fight for survival against their mortal enemies the Mutants. However, things go from bad to worse when their battle with the vile Mutants awakens Mumm-Ra, an ancient ogre-mage whose dark magic powers know no rival. 36 pages, FC Cover price $0.65.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 11N CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4679691003

First Printing. Newsstand Edition. While Shockwave continues his evil reign by using human slaves in his plans, Buster struggles to deal with his metal manipulation abilities and then Bumblebee and Bluestreak arrive with the news that Buster is in danger in "Brainstorm." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Herb Trimpe & Tom Palmer. Cover price $0.75.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 200D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0767641028

Direct Edition. "The Trial of Magneto!" Guest-starring Lilandra, Binary, and the Starjammers. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green. For his crimes against humanity, Magneto will be put on trial. Can the X-Men keep extremists from disrupting the trial thus sparking a mutant/human war?! Plus, a mortally wounded Charles Xavier forces Magneto to make a decision that will change the X-Men's lives forever! NOTE: 1st appearance of Fenris. 52 pgs. Cover price $1.25.