Auctions: comic books July 1986

Adolescent Radioactive Black Belt Hamsters (1986) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4545231002

Stories by Don Chin. Art by Herb Wood, Mike Dringenberg and Bryan Robles. Cover by Christopher Parsonavich. One of the many martial-arts funny-animal comics that appeared in the wake of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles success, and nearly broke the comics industry. This one features hamsters with space-borne super-combat skills, and was the most popular, other than TMNT itself. Myron and Chuck try to break Jackie, Clint and Bruce out of prison; the boys encounter a Yeti couple while on a Himalayan excursion. Featuring an early inking job by future superstar artist Mike Dringenberg. Hill Street Shmoos; Return of the Yeti. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 278 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4681627020

Direct Edition. "If This Be Justice" Plot by Tom DeFalco. Script by Peter David and Mary Jo Duffy. Pencils by Mike Harris. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Mike Harris. Still reeling from the revelation that Flash Thompson might be the Hobgoblin, Peter Parker walks to the police station to visit his friend. Aunt May's nephew thinks that Flash may be innocent. But someone else walking to police station already thinks he's guilty! The Scourge of the Underworld! Oh no! Oh yes, from the pages of Captain America's title...the gun-toting vigilante is ready to bring justice to the Hobgoblin! Whether he's got the right one or not! When Scourge enters the police station, justice is indeed served! But to whom? Flash, Scourge, or your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Cameo appearances by the Rose, Hobgoblin, and the Wraith (aka Brian DeWolff). (Notes: The striking cover to this issue is unsigned -- possible pencils by Charles Vess or Mike Harris with inks by Kyle Baker. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 286.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 2 FN/VF 7.0

Direct Edition. Comic book based on the popular animated series. When a meteorite crashes into the Evergreen Forest, Skeletor wants it as it will give him the power he needs to smash his enemies. So He-Man and company have to get to that meteorite first. But there is a lot that stands in their way in Falling Stars. Script by Mike Carlin and art by Ron Wilson & Dennis Janke. Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 18D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4662996013

First Printing. Direct Edition. On Cybertron, the home planet of the Transformers, the Decepticons have constructed a dimensional bridge to transport them to Earth and help in the conquest of the planet. But the Autobots on Cybertron aren't going to let that happen in "Return to Cybertron – Part 2 – The Bridge to Nowhere." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Don Perlin & Williams & Colletta. Cover by Herb Trimpe. Cover price $0.75.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 207D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4664105006

Direct Edition. "Ghost!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green. Rachel decides to take out one of the X-Men's deadliest enemies - the hellfire Club's Black Queen - once and for all. But will Wolverine stand idly by and let his teammate cross that line that heroes don't cross. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.