Auctions: comic books January 1986

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 263 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4550261016

Return of Jean Grey: Part 1 of 3 - "What Lurks Below?" X-Factor tie-in. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. While attempting to escape from the police, the Enclave's charter jet skids off the runway and crashes into Jamaica Bay! The plane erupts into a giant fireball, but one piece of cargo safely sinks to the bottom of the bay. Captain Marvel is the first avenger on the scene and finds a strange energy cocoon half-buried in the bay floor. Did the cocoon come from the Enclave's plane or has it been resting at the bottom of the bay for several years? The Avengers investigate further and discover that a sentient being is inside the sunken capsule! After bringing the capsule back to Avengers Mansion, the mystery grows! Story continues in Fantastic Four 286. Cameo appearances by Jean Grey, Scourge, and the Melter. Flashback cameos by Adam Warlock and Her (aka Kismet). Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Sub-Mariner, and the Wasp. Last 65¢ issue. (Note: Jean Grey (aka Marvel Girl) previously appeared in Uncanny X-Men 100.) Story continues in Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #286. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65.

Eternals (1985 2nd Series) 4 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4557562023

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"Masked Gods!" Written by Peter B. Gillis. Art by Sal Buscema and Al Gordon. Cover by Keith Pollard. Ikaris tries to rally his fellow Eternals for the coming war, but not everyone is on board. As the battle between Eternal and Deviant commences, it does not take long for Ikaris and his allies to realize an unbearable truth – they have been betrayed! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

Further Adventures of Indiana Jones (1983) 33D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4659186012

Direct Edition. Written by Linda Grant, with art by Steve Ditko and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Keith Pollard. "Magic, Murder and the Weather" - Indy discovers that the 'Legend of the Seven Sorcerers' is not just legend--it's real...and about to come to life! If he can't stop it, the world as he knows it will be destroyed! Cover price $0.65.

Love and Rockets (1982 1st Series) Magazine 15 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4584621010

Cover art by Jaime Hernandez. Untitled story, script and art by Jaime Hernandez; Maggie meets Correo and Terry tries to break up Hopey and Maggie. "Holidays in the Sun," script and art by Gilbert Hernandez; Jesus, in prison, fantasizes about the women in his life. At Home With Rick Geary ad. "Queen Rena: Life at 34," script and art by Jaime Hernandez; Rena and Sharkey are rescued by Bull Marie. 1st printing (2nd to 5th printings exist for most issues in this series). Mature readers. 36 pgs., B&W. Cover price $2.25.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 35N CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4521662025

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Newsstand Edition. Last 65-cent cover price issue. Cover pencils by Mary Wilshire [as M.W.], inks by Bill Sienkiewicz. The Times, They Are A'changin'!, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Mary Wilshire, inks by Bill Sienkiewicz; Magneto informs the New Mutants that Professor X will not be returning to the school and that he is their new headmaster; Brightwind, Mirage's new winged steed, rescues Mirage from some muggers; Magneto begins to earn the respect of the New Mutants. Aleytys Forrester returns to her boat and crew behind the scenes. Statement of Ownership: Total No. Copies Printed (net press run): Average no. of copies each issue during preceding 12 months: 509,545. Single issue nearest to filing date: 434,430. 36 pgs. $0.65. Cover price $0.65.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 61N CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4521635023

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Newsstand Edition. Reprints New Teen Titans (1984-1996 2nd Series) #2 - "The Search for Raven!" Part 2 of 5. Written by Marv Wolfman and George Perez. Art by George Perez. Cover by Chuck Patton & Romeo Tanghal. The search for Raven begins. Wally West, the retired Kid Flash, and Lilith return to the team to help them look for their missing teammate. But what they find will chill them to their very soul. Cover price $0.75.

Punisher (1986 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4625694010

Direct Edition. "Circle of Blood!" Story by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Cover by Mike Zeck and Phil Zemelman. After a drug-induced bloody rampage, Frank Castle finds himself behind bars. When he discovers his old enemy Jigsaw, a criminal with a severely scarred face, is responsible, the Punisher sets out to do what he does best. Cover price $1.25.

Punisher (1986 1st Series) 1D VG+ 4.5

Direct Edition. "Circle of Blood!" Story by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Cover by Mike Zeck and Phil Zemelman. After a drug-induced bloody rampage, Frank Castle finds himself behind bars. When he discovers his old enemy Jigsaw, a criminal with a severely scarred face, is responsible, the Punisher sets out to do what he does best. Cover price $1.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 201 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4601659022

Direct Edition. "Duel!" Guest-starring the New Mutants. Cameos by the Watcher, Binary, and the Starjammers. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Rick Leonardi and Whilce Portacio. Professor Xavier is gone. Taken by his beloved Lilandra, the Shi'ar Majestrix, to the far side of the galaxy to save his life. Magneto, the X-Men's one time deadliest adversary, has been left in charge of rearing the New Mutants. Thus, begins a new era for the Children of the Atom. Now they just need to decide on a leader. Cyclops duels a powerless Storm in the Danger Room for the right to lead the X-Men. Plus, Scott and Madelyne's son is born. NOTE: 1st appearance of Nathan Summers, the baby that will grow up to become the mutant freedom fighter known as Cable. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 201 VF- 7.5

Signed by Chris Claremont. No autograph certification is included.

Direct Edition. "Duel!" Guest-starring the New Mutants. Cameos by the Watcher, Binary, and the Starjammers. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Rick Leonardi and Whilce Portacio. Professor Xavier is gone. Taken by his beloved Lilandra, the Shi'ar Majestrix, to the far side of the galaxy to save his life. Magneto, the X-Men's one time deadliest adversary, has been left in charge of rearing the New Mutants. Thus, begins a new era for the Children of the Atom. Now they just need to decide on a leader. Cyclops duels a powerless Storm in the Danger Room for the right to lead the X-Men. Plus, Scott and Madelyne's son is born. NOTE: 1st appearance of Nathan Summers, the baby that will grow up to become the mutant freedom fighter known as Cable. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65.