Auctions: comic books March 1986

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 274 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0153766006

"Lo, There Shall Come a Champion!" Secret Wars II Crossover. Script by Tom DeFalco. Art by Ron Frenz (layouts), James Fry (finishes), Tom Morgan (finishes), John Romita Sr. (finishes), Joe Rubinstein (inks), Russ Steffens (inks), and Jack Fury (assists). Front cover by Larry Lieber and John Romita Sr. Back cover by Larry Lieber and Joe Rubinstein. The Beyonder has run out of patience with the universe! And plans to wipe it from all existence! But before he can, Mephisto offers him a challenge...a mini-contest of champions! Spider-Man will be Mephisto's champion, and Zarathos (aka the Spirit of Vengeance) will be the Beyonder's! If the web-slinger wins the contest, the universe lives for another 24 hours! If Zarathos emerges triumphant, the universe ends at once! Over the skies of Manhattan, Zarathos attacks! And the battle for the life of the world begins! Even Mephisto is cheering for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Cameo appearances by the Kingpin, Puma, Aunt May, Anna Watson, and Mary Jane Watson. (Notes: Zarathos previously appeared in Ghost Rider (1st series) 81. The fiery demon returns in Ghost Rider (2nd series) 43. The inside front and back covers form a poster of the front cover. This issue does not contain any advertisements except two in-house Marvel ads.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 274 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4681627025

"Lo, There Shall Come a Champion!" Secret Wars II Crossover. Script by Tom DeFalco. Art by Ron Frenz (layouts), James Fry (finishes), Tom Morgan (finishes), John Romita Sr. (finishes), Joe Rubinstein (inks), Russ Steffens (inks), and Jack Fury (assists). Front cover by Larry Lieber and John Romita Sr. Back cover by Larry Lieber and Joe Rubinstein. The Beyonder has run out of patience with the universe! And plans to wipe it from all existence! But before he can, Mephisto offers him a challenge...a mini-contest of champions! Spider-Man will be Mephisto's champion, and Zarathos (aka the Spirit of Vengeance) will be the Beyonder's! If the web-slinger wins the contest, the universe lives for another 24 hours! If Zarathos emerges triumphant, the universe ends at once! Over the skies of Manhattan, Zarathos attacks! And the battle for the life of the world begins! Even Mephisto is cheering for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Cameo appearances by the Kingpin, Puma, Aunt May, Anna Watson, and Mary Jane Watson. (Notes: Zarathos previously appeared in Ghost Rider (1st series) 81. The fiery demon returns in Ghost Rider (2nd series) 43. The inside front and back covers form a poster of the front cover. This issue does not contain any advertisements except two in-house Marvel ads.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Elvira's House of Mystery (1986 DC) 2 FN 6.0

April 1986. Joey Cavalieri invites you on an eerie journey "In Quest of a Caretaker." Elvira's search for Cain takes her to bloody, feudal Japan and Samurai Warriors! Written by Cavalieri and Robert Kanigher, with art by Bob Oksner and Angel Trinidad. Cover by Denys Cowan and Rick Magyar. Cover price $0.75.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 288 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4681577025

Secret Wars II tie-in. "Full Circle!" Part 2 of 2. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Byrne. In their first meeting, Doom's indomitable will surprised and defeated the One from Beyond (see Marvel Super-Heroes Secret Wars (1984) #10). Don't miss the rematch that had to happen: Doctor Doom vs. the Beyonder! 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Further Adventures of Indiana Jones (1983) 34 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4659186013

The moors of Scotland were never more menacing than this! The sorcerer has the amulet! And he's not afraid to use it! Worse--it could mean the destruction of the Earth, and Indy's powerless to stop him! "Something's Gone Wrong Again!" is written by Linda Grant, with art by Steve Ditko and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Keith Pollard. Cover price $0.75.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 37 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4521662023

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Secret Wars II crossover. Cover pencils by Rick Leonardi, inks by Bill Sienkiewicz. If I Should Die, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Mary Wilshire, inks by Bill Sienkiewicz; Mirage learns that all the New Mutants will die; Sunspot leaves to visit his mother; The Beyonder visits the New Mutants, condemning them for refusing his gift of salvation; He kills them all, and makes their families and friends forget they ever existed. Cont. from Secret Wars II #8; The New Mutants appear next in Secret Wars II #9. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Punisher (1986 1st Series) 3N CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4008613010

Newsstand Edition. "Slaughterday!" Story by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Cover by Mike Zeck and Phil Zemelman. Punishers are taking out mob bosses! Only one catch, none of them are Frank Castle. Who is behind this coup? Plus, will Frank join The Trust? Cover price $0.75.

Swamp Thing (1982 2nd Series) 46 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4521436009

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Crisis on Infinite Earths cross-over. The truth behind the "American Gothic" revealed in this Crisis tie-in! Plus: A batch of guest-stars, including Batman, Hawkman and the Phantom Stranger! Written by Alan Moore, with art and cover by Stephen Bissette and John Totleben. The series and the creative team that won five Kirby Awards! Cover price $0.75.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series Marvel) 2 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4534240018

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"Bless the Beasts and Children!" Story by Bob Layton and Jackson Guice. Art by Jackson Guice and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Mike Zeck and Joe Rubinstein. Jean attempts to help Rusty control his fire-starter abilities. Plus, the Beast is kidnaped, and the rest of the team must face off against Tower, a mutant with the ability to shrink and grow to gigantic size and strength. Cover price $0.75.