Auctions: comic books 1982-1984
-
Item #59052400
Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 25 CBCS 9.6
Paper: White
Newsstand Edition.
Label #23-14AAEF9-002
View items consigned by SlabSmart: all items, auctions only
Starts Jun 10 Rock & Rule. The official comic book adaptation of the animated fantasy film. Written by Bill Mantlo, with art provided by animation stills from the movie, in the style of the Fotonovel movie paperbacks. Includes detailed behind-the-scenes info of this future cult classic. Cover price $2.50.
-
Item #59055935
Tags: Star WarsMarvel Comics Super Special (1977) 27 CBCS 9.2
Paper: Off white to white
Newsstand Edition.
Label #23-11CBD69-033
View items consigned by SlabSmart: all items, auctions only
Starts Jun 10 Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. The official comic book adaptation of the George Lucas classic. Luke Skywalker confronts his destiny while the Rebellion launches a desperate strike against the Empire. Written by Archie Goodwin, with art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Story later reprinted in Return of the Jedi #1-4. Full color; 64 pages. Cover price $2.50.
-
Item #59054798
Tags: Star WarsMarvel Comics Super Special (1977) 27 CBCS 8.5
Paper: White
Newsstand Edition.
Label #23-11CBD69-032
View items consigned by SlabSmart: all items, auctions only
Ends May 20 8:28 PM CST Bid History 4 bids Current Bid $19 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. The official comic book adaptation of the George Lucas classic. Luke Skywalker confronts his destiny while the Rebellion launches a desperate strike against the Empire. Written by Archie Goodwin, with art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Story later reprinted in Return of the Jedi #1-4. Full color; 64 pages. Cover price $2.50.
-
Item #59055501
Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 29 CBCS 7.0
Paper: White
Newsstand Edition.
Label #23-11CBD69-036
View items consigned by SlabSmart: all items, auctions only
Starts Jun 10 Tarzan of the Apes. The legend of the jungle hero raised by apes is retold. Despite the timing and the cover blurb, this is not based on the 1984 film Greystoke, but is a straight adaptation of the original Edgar Rice Burroughs novel. Written by Sharman DiVono and Mark Evanier, with art by Dan Spiegle. Story later reprinted in Marvels Tarzan of the Apes (1984) #1-2. Painted cover by Charles Ren. Full color; 68 pages. Cover price $2.00.
-
Item #59054807
Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 30 CBCS 9.0
Paper: White
Newsstand Edition.
Label #23-11CBD69-039
View items consigned by SlabSmart: all items, auctions only
Starts Jun 10 Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. The official comic book adaptation of the second Indiana Jones film. Indy and his companions battle a death cult in India. Written by David Michelinie, with art by Jackson Guice and Bob Camp. Story later reprinted in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom #1-3. Cover by Guice. Full color; 68 pages. Cover price $2.50.
-
Item #59054797
Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 31 CBCS 8.5
Paper: White
Newsstand Edition.
Label #23-11CBD69-040
View items consigned by SlabSmart: all items, auctions only
Starts Jun 10 The Last Starfighter. The official comic book adaptation of the 1984 science fiction adventure film. A teenage video-gamer becomes the last hope for an alien race. Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Bret Blevins and Tony Salmons. Story later reprinted in The Last Starfighter #1-3. Cover by Jackson Guice. Full color; 68 pages. Cover price $2.50.
-
Item #59054796
Tags: MuppetsMarvel Comics Super Special (1977) 32 CBCS 9.0
Paper: White
Newsstand Edition.
Label #23-11CBD69-042
View items consigned by SlabSmart: all items, auctions only
Starts Jun 10 The Muppets Take Manhattan. The official comic book adaptation of the third Muppet movie. The Muppets try to take their act to Broadway, but New York is a tough sell. Written by Stan Kay, with art by Dean Yeagle and Jacqueline Roettcher. Story later reprinted in The Muppets Take Manhattan #1-3. Cover by Jackson Guice. Full color; 68 pages. Cover price $2.50.
-
Item #59054778
Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 33 CBCS 7.5
Paper: White
Newsstand Edition.
Label #23-11CBD69-043
View items consigned by SlabSmart: all items, auctions only
Starts Jun 10 Buckaroo Banzai. The official comic book adaptation of the all-star comedy adventure and future cult classic. Buckaroo battles alien invaders with the help of his ace team. Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Mark Texeira and Armando Gil. Story later reprinted in Buckaroo Banzai #1-2. Includes an interview with the films director. Cover by Texeira. Full color; 68 pages. Cover price $2.50.
-
Item #59055527
Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 34 CBCS 9.2
Paper: Off white to white
Newsstand Edition.
Label #23-11CBD69-046
View items consigned by SlabSmart: all items, auctions only
Starts Jun 10 Sheena. The official comic book adaptation of the box-office bomb starring Tanya Roberts, itself based on a 1930s comic book and later TV series. The queen of the jungle battles mercenaries. Written by Cary Burkett, with art by Gray Morrow. Story later reprinted in Sheena #1-2. Includes movie stills and behind-the-scenes material. Painted cover by Morrow. Full color; 68 pages. Cover price $2.50.
-
Item #59053027
Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 35 CBCS 9.4
Paper: White
Newsstand Edition.
Label #23-15781A3-016
View items consigned by SlabSmart: all items, auctions only
Starts Jun 10 Conan the Destroyer. The official comic book adaptation of the second Conan movie, which was plotted by comics writers Roy Thomas and Gerry Conway. This version is written by Michael Fleisher, with art by regular Conan artist John Buscema. Story later reprinted in Conan the Destroyer #1-2. Includes movie stills and behind-the-scenes material, as well as some spot art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Cover price $2.50.
-
Item #59053146
Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 35 CBCS 9.2
Paper: White
Newsstand Edition.
Label #23-15781A3-013
View items consigned by SlabSmart: all items, auctions only
Ends May 20 8:28 PM CST Bid History 5 bids Current Bid $17 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. Conan the Destroyer. The official comic book adaptation of the second Conan movie, which was plotted by comics writers Roy Thomas and Gerry Conway. This version is written by Michael Fleisher, with art by regular Conan artist John Buscema. Story later reprinted in Conan the Destroyer #1-2. Includes movie stills and behind-the-scenes material, as well as some spot art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Cover price $2.50.
-
Item #59083035
Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) Canadian Price Variant 28 CBCS 9.2
Paper: White
Newsstand Edition.
Label #23-11CBD69-035
View items consigned by SlabSmart: all items, auctions only
Starts Jun 10 Canadian edition with $3.00 cover price. Krull. The official comic book adaptation of the fantasy film and future cult classic. A hero and his ragtag band of allies fight to save their planet from a space tyrant. Written by David Michelinie, with art by Bret Blevins and Vince Colletta. Story later reprinted in Krull #1-2. Includes movie stills and behind-the-scenes material. Full color; 68 pages. Cover price $3.00.
-
Item #58309207
Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 2 CBCS 8.5 SS Michael Golden
Paper: White
Verified Signature: Michael Golden. Direct Edition.
Label #22-0668043-010
View items consigned by SlabSmart: all items, auctions only
Starts Jun 10 Cover art by Michael Golden. To Sacrifice My Soul..., script by Chris Claremont, art by Michael Golden; Brainchild devolves Angel and Spider-Man into hideous monsters and sends them out to battle Ka-Zar and the Fall People; Tanya is captured and when Brainchild devolves her as well, Lykos gets involved and sucks the mutation out of his woman and our heroes returning them to normal but, unfortunately, causing him to transform into Sauron; Spidey and Angel leave the Savage Land with Sauron still at large. Annihilation, script by Roger McKenzie, pencils by Trevor Von Eeden, inks by Armando Gil; While working on a cure for Ben Grimm, Reed accidentally allows Annihilus access to our world. Trevor Von Eeden Mister Fantastic back cover art. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.
-
Item #52262695
Tags: Anthology / Collection, X-MenMarvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 3 CBCS 9.8
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #19-470573A-009
View items consigned by SlabSmart: all items, auctions only
Starts Jun 10 Wraparound cover pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Bob McLeod. Into the Land of Death..., script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Bob McLeod; On the hunt for Sauron, the X-Men invade the Savage Land only to quickly be engaged in battle with the Mutates; The X-Men are defeated and all but Angel are captured and taken to Sauron and Zaladane. Swashbucklers, script by Charlie Boatner, pencils by Trevor von Eeden, inks by Joe Rubinstein; El Aguila duels with Hawkeye to destroy a mind-control device. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.
-
Item #57903103
Tags: Anthology / Collection, X-MenMarvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 3 CBCS 9.4
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #21-2496D64-003
View items consigned by SlabSmart: all items, auctions only
Ends May 20 8:28 PM CST Bid History 2 bids Current Bid $3 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. Wraparound cover pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Bob McLeod. Into the Land of Death..., script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Bob McLeod; On the hunt for Sauron, the X-Men invade the Savage Land only to quickly be engaged in battle with the Mutates; The X-Men are defeated and all but Angel are captured and taken to Sauron and Zaladane. Swashbucklers, script by Charlie Boatner, pencils by Trevor von Eeden, inks by Joe Rubinstein; El Aguila duels with Hawkeye to destroy a mind-control device. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.
-
Item #57903108
Tags: Anthology / CollectionMarvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 4 CBCS 9.2
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #21-2496D64-004
View items consigned by SlabSmart: all items, auctions only
Starts Jun 10 Wraparound cover art by Paul Smith. Lost Souls!, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Paul Smith, inks by Terry Austin; With the rest of the X-Men captured by Sauron, it is up to Angel and Ka-Zar to mount a rescue; Xavier cures Karl Lykos of being Sauron for good (or so he thinks). Mindgame starring Deathlok, script by David Anthony Kraft, pencils by Michael Golden, inks by Bob Downs. Ordeal! starring Iron Man, script by David Winn (visual plot) and David Michelinie (final plot; scripting), pencils by Michael Golden, inks by Dan Green. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.
-
Item #57903116
Tags: Anthology / CollectionMarvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 5 CBCS 9.4
Paper: Off white to white
Direct Edition.
Label #21-2496D64-005
View items consigned by SlabSmart: all items, auctions only
Starts Jun 10 Wraparound cover pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by P. Craig Russell. "To Steal the Sorcerer's Soul!", script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Marshall Rogers (breakdowns) and P. Craig Russell (finishes), inks by P. Craig Russell; Hungry for power, Nicodemus attempts to steal Doctor Strange's abilities. Strange and Clea work together to set things right; Continued from events in The Defenders #53. "Shall Freedom Endure...," script by Roger McKenzie, pencils by Luke McDonnell, inks by John Beatty; Captain America encounters Stryker Jr. Shooter's Page article, script and art by Jim Shooter. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.25.
-
Item #57903148
Tags: Anthology / Collection, HulkMarvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 7 CBCS 9.4
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #21-2496D64-007
View items consigned by SlabSmart: all items, auctions only
Starts Jun 10 Last $1.25 cover price. Cover pencils by Joe Barney, inks by George Freeman. With Friends Like These..., script by Steven Grant, pencils by Joe Barney, inks by George Freeman; The Hulk invades the circus where Blob and Unus are working. Bless the Beasts & Children..., script by Bill Mantlo, art by George Freeman; Daredevil tries to do something about cruelty towards animals. Daredevil back cover art by George Freeman. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.
-
Item #57903157
Tags: Anthology / CollectionMarvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 8 CBCS 9.2
Paper: Off white to white
Direct Edition.
Label #21-2496D64-008
View items consigned by SlabSmart: all items, auctions only
Starts Jun 10 First $1.50 cover price. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Terry Austin. Al Milgrom discusses the price increase in Marvel Fanfare. The Light That Never Was!, script by Peter Gillis, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by P. Craig Russell; James Mandarn accidentally releases the Slitherer in Shadow during an occult ritual; Meredith must enlist the aid of Doctor Strange. Wolf-Boy, script by Rudyard Kipling (original story) and Gil Kane (adaptation), pencils by Gil Kane, inks by P. Craig Russell; Mother and Father Wolf take in a human child; Adapted from Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book. The Bill Sienkiewicz Portfolio! (six pages). Hello, and Happy New Year! promo page by Jim Shooter. Mowgli back cover by P. Craig Russell. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.
-
Item #51686665
Tags: Anthology / CollectionMarvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 9 CBCS 9.8
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
Paper: White
Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case
Direct Edition
Label #19-27E95DC-039
View items consigned by SlabSmart: all items, auctions only
Starts Jun 10 "Rock 'n' Soul!" Guest-starring the Man-Thing. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Joe Brozowski. Inks by Gray Morrow (finishes). Cover by Joe Brozowski and Gray Morrow. It's an off-beat tale as a rock-n-roll singer flees to the Florida Everglades to get away from his demonic business manager! Apparently he and his bandmates sold their souls to the devil to achieve chart-topping hits! And now Beelzebub is ready to collect! But the Everglades are the home of the Man-Thing! And down in the swamp, the tormented beast picks the playlist! Second story: "Mowgli's Brothers" Script by Gil Kane. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by P. Craig Russell. The adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's "The Jungle Book" continues. Special feature: This issue includes a portfolio of Jackson (Butch) Guice's artwork. Five full-page illustrations/pin-ups of Wolverine, Kitty Pryde, Power Man & Iron Fist, Gorgon, and Howard the Duck. (Notes: The back cover depicts the Black Widow with art by Al Milgrom. Printed on glossy paper.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.
-
Item #57903175
Tags: Anthology / CollectionMarvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 10 CBCS 9.2
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #21-2496D64-010
View items consigned by SlabSmart: all items, auctions only
Starts Jun 10 "Widow" Part 1 of 4. Guest-starring the Black Widow. Script by Ralph Macchio. Pencils (and co-plotting) by George Perez. Inks by Brett Breeding. Chapter 2 pencils by Bob Layton and Luke McDonnell. Cover by George Perez. SHIELD has a new assignment for Natasha Romanoff! And this one will take her back inside the Soviet Union! But before telling the widow about her next mission, Nick Fury details to Sam Sawyer the long history and origin of the Black Widow! Flashback cameos by the Red Guardian, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Captain America, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Goliath (aka Hank Pym), Daredevil, Spider-Man, Hercules, and Ivan Petrovich. Second story: "How Fear Came" Script by Mary Jo Duffy. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by P. Craig Russell. The adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's "The Jungle Book" continues. Special feature: This issue includes a portfolio of Brent Anderson's artwork. Five full-page illustrations/pin-ups of the Thing, Captain America, Wolverine, Shang-Chi, and Moon Knight. (Notes: The back cover features a scene from the Jungle Book adaption with art by P. Craig Russell. Printed on glossy paper. The four-part Black Widow story was reprinted in the one-shot Black Widow Web of Intrigue (1999).) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.
-
Item #58942575
Tags: Anthology / CollectionMarvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 10 CBCS 9.0
Paper: White
Direct Edition
Label #22-3985F7A-008
View items consigned by SlabSmart: all items, auctions only
Ends May 20 8:28 PM CST Bid History 2 bids Current Bid $6 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. "Widow" Part 1 of 4. Guest-starring the Black Widow. Script by Ralph Macchio. Pencils (and co-plotting) by George Perez. Inks by Brett Breeding. Chapter 2 pencils by Bob Layton and Luke McDonnell. Cover by George Perez. SHIELD has a new assignment for Natasha Romanoff! And this one will take her back inside the Soviet Union! But before telling the widow about her next mission, Nick Fury details to Sam Sawyer the long history and origin of the Black Widow! Flashback cameos by the Red Guardian, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Captain America, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Goliath (aka Hank Pym), Daredevil, Spider-Man, Hercules, and Ivan Petrovich. Second story: "How Fear Came" Script by Mary Jo Duffy. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by P. Craig Russell. The adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's "The Jungle Book" continues. Special feature: This issue includes a portfolio of Brent Anderson's artwork. Five full-page illustrations/pin-ups of the Thing, Captain America, Wolverine, Shang-Chi, and Moon Knight. (Notes: The back cover features a scene from the Jungle Book adaption with art by P. Craig Russell. Printed on glossy paper. The four-part Black Widow story was reprinted in the one-shot Black Widow Web of Intrigue (1999).) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.
-
Item #57708714
Tags: Anthology / CollectionMarvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 11 CBCS 9.0
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #21-248D6B1-002
View items consigned by SlabSmart: all items, auctions only
Starts Jun 10 "Back in the U.S.S.R." Part 2 of 4. Guest-starring the Black Widow. Plot by Ralph Macchio and George Perez. Script by Ralph Macchio. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by J.J. Sinnabel (aka Joe Sinnott pp. 1, 6, 8, 10-11, 17 and Jack Abel pp. 2-5, 7, 9, 12-16). Cover by George Perez and Bob Layton. Undercover in the Soviet Union, Natasha falls in love with a fellow defector only to see him killed by KGB agents! Meanwhile, a mysterious figure sets a trap for the Black Widow in Hong Kong that involves no less than six assassins! Cameo appearances by Nick Fury and Damon Dran. Second story: "Kaa's Hunting" Script by Mary Jo Duffy. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by P. Craig Russell. The adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's "The Jungle Book" concludes. Special feature: This issue includes four pin-ups: Cloak and Dagger by Terry Austin; the Hulk by Jim Shooter and Terry Austin; The Man-Thing by Bob Wiacek; and Dr. Strange by P. Craig Russell (his unpublished cover to issue #8). (Notes: The back cover features a scene from the Jungle Book adaption with art by Sandy Plunkett and P. Craig Russell. Printed on glossy paper. The four-part Black Widow story was reprinted in 2010 in the hardcover Black Widow Web of Intrigue (2009) Marvel Premier Edition.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.
-
Item #58942910
Tags: Anthology / CollectionMarvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 12 CBCS 9.2
Paper: White
Direct Edition
Label #22-3985F7A-013
View items consigned by SlabSmart: all items, auctions only
Starts Jun 10 "The Web Tightens!" Part 3 of 4. Guest-starring the Black Widow. Script by Ralph Macchio. Pencils (and co-plotting) by George Perez. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by George Perez. Cornered in a Hong Kong curio shop by six assassins, the Black Widow puts on a dazzling display of her powers to escape! And after teaming up with SHIELD agent James Woo, the widow descends into the sewers to find the Iron Maiden! Natasha and Agent Woo successfully locate the Iron Maiden! But unexpectedly run into the dangerous Snapdragon too! Second story: "Marvel Annfare" Script by Roger Stern and Ann Nocenti (story idea). Art by Al Milgrom. Roger Stern laments the lack of editors present in the Marvel bullpen! So Ann recommends he don the star-spangled avenger's uniform to get inspired to write a Cap story for Marvel Fanfare! Cameo appearances by Bill Mantlo and Captain America. Special feature: This issue includes a portfolio of Rick Leonardi's artwork. Five full-page illustrations/pin-ups of Iron Man, the Silver Surfer, Storm, Thor, and Angel. (Notes: The back cover illustrates a scene from the second story with art by Al Milgrom. The inside back cover features an essay from Robbie Carosella describing the work that takes place in Marvel's stat room. The Iron Maiden returns in Captain America 388. Printed on glossy paper. The four-part Black Widow story was reprinted in 2016 in the trade paperback: Black Widow Web of Intrigue.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.
-
Item #58764177
Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 14 CBCS 8.5
Paper: Off white to white
Label #21-2496D64-014
View items consigned by SlabSmart: all items, auctions only
Starts Jun 10 "Dangerous Vision" Guest-starring the Vision and the Fantastic Four. Script by Roger McKenzie. Pencils by Rick Leonardi. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Rick Leonardi and Joe Rubinstein. A troubled Vision takes an evening walk through Manhattan and bumps into his wife, the Scarlet Witch, under attack by the Fantastic Four! Wow, what is going on? Despite his best efforts, the synthezoid avenger falls in battle to the fabulous foursome and into the clutches of Klaw and the Mad Thinker! Precisely one hour later, the Vision invades the Baxter Building and overwhelms the FF with his full array of powers! Has the Mad Thinker finally defeated the Fantastic Four? Or has he made a slight (synthezoid) miscalculation? Cameo appearance by Jarvis. Second story: "Against Attilan" Plot and Script by Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Alan Weiss. Quicksilver helps his Inhuman cousins recover the royal sceptre! Cameo appearance by Black Bolt. (Notes: The back cover features Pietro, Gorgon, and Karnak with art by Alan Weiss. Printed on glossy paper. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 118,262; average paid circulation 115,232.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.
-
Item #59840867
Tags: Star WarsMarvel Movie Showcase Featuring Star Wars (1982 Marvel) 1 CBCS 8.5
Paper: White
Newsstand Edition.
Label #23-2B8FC7E-003
Starts Jun 10 "Star Wars!" Collects Star Wars (1977-1986 Marvel) #1-3. Based on the movie by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin. This is the official comic book adaptation of the greatest science fiction epic of all time. A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away a small band of rebels fight desperately to free the galaxy from the evil rule of the sinister Galactic Empire. When a Princess is taken captive by the dark lord of the Sith, it falls upon a young farm boy, an old wise man, a smuggler and his giant wookie companion, and two droids to rescue her. Thus, begins the adventure of a lifetime! 64 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.
-
Item #60873935
Marvel No-Prize Book (1983) 1 CGC 9.8
Top CGC census grade for this issue.
Paper: White
Label #1474249001
Ends May 20 8:30 PM CST Bid History 11 bids Current Bid $61 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. Cover art by Michael Golden featuring Stan Lee. "Lest We Should Goof...!", script by Jim Owsley (Writer), Roger Stern (Research), and Steven Grant (Research), art by Bob Camp (Framing Sequence) and Various Artists; Spidey is called Peter Palmer and Superman; Betty Ross is called Betty Brant; Beast can't tell a screwdriver from a pair of pliers; Hercules pulls Manhattan Island. Daredevil sports a gun and holster as part of his costume; Thing has super breath; Marvel Two-In-One becomes Marvel Two-On-One; and more. This comic collects many of Marvel's biggest mistakes published in their books. The comic is primarily text pieces explaining the clip art illustrations. Many Marvel heroes and their artists are included like Kirby, Colan, Buscema, Ditko, Miller and more! 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.00.
-
Item #60954867
Tags: Secret Wars (1984) (part 1)Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 1D CGC 9.4
Paper: White
Label #4043111013
Starts May 20 Direct Edition. "The War Begins!" Part 1 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. This is it, the granddaddy of all epic events. Before Identity Crisis, Infinite Crisis, House of M, Civil War, and Infinity Gauntlet there was Secret Wars. A nigh omnipotent being from beyond has, for lack of a better word, kidnapped the greatest heroes and deadliest villains in the Marvel Universe and whisked them to the far side of the universe to battle for the ultimate prize. One thing is for certain, the lives of these heroes and villains will never be the same again. - This is the first printing. Any 2nd printing will have the words "Second Printing" at the bottom of the first page. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.
-
Item #60665282
Tags: Secret Wars (1984) (part 1)Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 1D CGC 4.5
Paper: White
Label #4286222002
Ends May 20 8:34 PM CST Bid History 3 bids Current Bid $7 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. Direct Edition. "The War Begins!" Part 1 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. This is it, the granddaddy of all epic events. Before Identity Crisis, Infinite Crisis, House of M, Civil War, and Infinity Gauntlet there was Secret Wars. A nigh omnipotent being from beyond has, for lack of a better word, kidnapped the greatest heroes and deadliest villains in the Marvel Universe and whisked them to the far side of the universe to battle for the ultimate prize. One thing is for certain, the lives of these heroes and villains will never be the same again. - This is the first printing. Any 2nd printing will have the words "Second Printing" at the bottom of the first page. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.
-
Item #60952877
Tags: Secret Wars (1984) (part 3)Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 3D CBCS 9.6
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #22-0311B7D-006
Starts Jun 10 Direct Edition. "Tempest Without, Crisis Within!" Part 3 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Can it be true? Do Marvel's Merry Mutants intend to betray the other heroes? Not if Spidey has anything to say about it. It's the Amazing Spider-Man vs. the Uncanny X-Men, and no matter who wins, the heroes lose. Meanwhile, Doctor Doom adds to his already formidable ranks. Enter: the super strong Titania and the fiery Volcana (1st appearance for both). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.
-
Item #60952883
Tags: Secret Wars (1984) (part 4)Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 4D CBCS 9.6
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #22-203584A-015
Starts Jun 10 Direct Edition. "Situation Hopeless!" Part 4 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Bob Layton and John Beatty. The villains' sneak attack has sent the heroes reeling. And for the coup de grace, the Molecule Man drops an entire mountain range on Captain America and his injured comrades. The only thing standing between the heroes and final oblivion is the monstrous strength of the Incredible Hulk. But, does even the Green Goliath have the strength to hold back fifty billion tons of rock and earth? Meanwhile, the X-Men seek out Magneto and the Mighty Thor stands alone against the deadliest villains in the Marvel Universe. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.
-
Item #56893047
Tags: Secret Wars (1984) (part 5)Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 5D CBCS 9.8
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #21-29CED65-008
Starts Jul 6 Direct Edition. "The Battle of Four Armies!" Part 5 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Bob Layton and John Beatty. Injured and weary, the heroes witness in horror as Galactus summons forth his homeworld. If this means what Reed Richards thinks it does, it could mean the end of everyone. Then, things go from bad to worse when the villains stage yet another sneak attack. However, the Uncanny X-Men, led by Professor X and Magneto, show up to save the day. By issue's end however, one combatant will be mortally wounded. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.
-
Item #57497834
Tags: Secret Wars (1984) (part 5)Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 5D CBCS 9.8
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #21-26F9F7C-002
Starts Jun 10 Direct Edition. "The Battle of Four Armies!" Part 5 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Bob Layton and John Beatty. Injured and weary, the heroes witness in horror as Galactus summons forth his homeworld. If this means what Reed Richards thinks it does, it could mean the end of everyone. Then, things go from bad to worse when the villains stage yet another sneak attack. However, the Uncanny X-Men, led by Professor X and Magneto, show up to save the day. By issue's end however, one combatant will be mortally wounded. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.
-
Item #60953068
Tags: Hero/Villain TeamsMarvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 6D CBCS 9.6
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #22-203584A-017
Starts Jun 10 Direct Edition. "A Little Death...!" Part 6 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. As Doctor Doom continues to explore the massive homeworld of Galactus, he discovers the nefarious Klaw and recruits the sound-master to his cause. Meanwhile, the X-Men, Cyclops, Rogue, and Wolverine, battle for their lives against four of Marvel's deadliest villains, Doctor Octopus, Titania, Molecule Man, and the Absorbing Man. Plus, within these pages, the first casualty of war. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.
-
Item #57466846
Tags: Rogue's Hero Journey (Marvel) (part 8), Secret Wars (1984) (part 6)Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 6N CBCS 9.6
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #21-2215763-044
Starts Jun 10 Newsstand Edition. "A Little Death...!" Part 6 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. As Doctor Doom continues to explore the massive homeworld of Galactus, he discovers the nefarious Klaw and recruits the sound-master to his cause. Meanwhile, the X-Men, Cyclops, Rogue, and Wolverine, battle for their lives against four of Marvel's deadliest villains, Doctor Octopus, Titania, Molecule Man, and the Absorbing Man. Plus, within these pages, the first casualty of war. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.
-
Item #60953147
Tags: Secret Wars (1984) (part 7)Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 7D CBCS 9.6
1st app. Spider-Woman II
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #22-203584A-018
Starts Jun 10 Direct Edition. 1st appearance of Spider-Woman II (Julia Carpenter). "Berserker!" Part 7 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Introducing Marvel's newest super-hero, Spider-Woman, a refugee from the displaced Denver, Colorado (NOTE: The Beyonder created Battleworld from pieces of hundreds of worlds from across the universe, Denver was one of those pieces). Plus, when the villains dump the Wasp's lifeless body into the heroes' camp, the Savage She Hulk decides to pay the bad guys a visit for some payback. But, has the emerald heroine finally bitten off more than she can chew? 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.
-
Item #60901264
Tags: Hero/Villain TeamsMarvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 8D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant
Paper: White
Label #4359415001
Ends May 20 8:34 PM CST Bid History 16 bids Current Bid $330 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. Direct Edition. "Invasion!" Part 8 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Jack Abel, and Mike Esposito. Tired of being the villains' punching bags, the heroes take the fight to their deadly foes' own doorstep. What follows is one of the most titanic super hero/villain tussles of all time. Plus, Spidey gets a new costume. 1st in continuity appearance of Spider-Man's black costume. See Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #252, Marvel Team-Up #141, & Spectacular Spider-Man #90 for the first appearances from 7 months earlier. NOTE: This costume turns out to be an alien symbiote that will later bond with Eddie Brock and become the tenacious Spidey villain known as Venom. See Amazing Spider-Man #300. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.
-
Item #60954870
Tags: Hero/Villain TeamsMarvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 8D CGC 9.6 Direct Variant
Paper: White
Label #4043111014
Starts May 20 Direct Edition. "Invasion!" Part 8 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Jack Abel, and Mike Esposito. Tired of being the villains' punching bags, the heroes take the fight to their deadly foes' own doorstep. What follows is one of the most titanic super hero/villain tussles of all time. Plus, Spidey gets a new costume. 1st in continuity appearance of Spider-Man's black costume. See Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #252, Marvel Team-Up #141, & Spectacular Spider-Man #90 for the first appearances from 7 months earlier. NOTE: This costume turns out to be an alien symbiote that will later bond with Eddie Brock and become the tenacious Spidey villain known as Venom. See Amazing Spider-Man #300. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.
-
Item #60738195
Tags: Hero/Villain TeamsMarvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 8D CGC 9.4 Direct Variant
Paper: White
Label #4017317001
Ends May 20 8:34 PM CST Bid History 17 bids Current Bid $175 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. Direct Edition. "Invasion!" Part 8 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Jack Abel, and Mike Esposito. Tired of being the villains' punching bags, the heroes take the fight to their deadly foes' own doorstep. What follows is one of the most titanic super hero/villain tussles of all time. Plus, Spidey gets a new costume. 1st in continuity appearance of Spider-Man's black costume. See Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #252, Marvel Team-Up #141, & Spectacular Spider-Man #90 for the first appearances from 7 months earlier. NOTE: This costume turns out to be an alien symbiote that will later bond with Eddie Brock and become the tenacious Spidey villain known as Venom. See Amazing Spider-Man #300. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.
-
Item #60915797
Tags: Hero/Villain TeamsMarvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 8D CGC 8.0 Direct Variant
Paper: White
Label #3947666020
Ends May 20 8:34 PM CST Bid History 14 bids Current Bid $65 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. Direct Edition. "Invasion!" Part 8 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Jack Abel, and Mike Esposito. Tired of being the villains' punching bags, the heroes take the fight to their deadly foes' own doorstep. What follows is one of the most titanic super hero/villain tussles of all time. Plus, Spidey gets a new costume. 1st in continuity appearance of Spider-Man's black costume. See Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #252, Marvel Team-Up #141, & Spectacular Spider-Man #90 for the first appearances from 7 months earlier. NOTE: This costume turns out to be an alien symbiote that will later bond with Eddie Brock and become the tenacious Spidey villain known as Venom. See Amazing Spider-Man #300. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.
-
Item #58034473
Tags: Hero/Villain Teams, ReprintMarvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) Reprint 3 CBCS 9.6
Paper: White
Second Printing.
Label #21-342363F-018
Starts Jun 10 2nd Printing. Cover price $0.75.
-
Item #60005357
Tags: Chronological Appearances of Spider-Man's Black Costume (part 09 (1st app. after Official Debut)), Secret Wars (1984) (part Aftermath 06), Daredevil, Spider-ManMarvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 141D FN 6.0
Starts May 20 Direct Edition. "Blind Justice!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man, the Black Widow, and Daredevil. Plot by Tom DeFalco. Script by Jim Owsley. Art by Greg LaRocque (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Art Adams and Mike Mignola. Spider-Man is missing! What has happened to the spectacular one? Regardless, Daredevil and the Black Widow must keep working on the pawnbroker murder case in order to prevent an innocent man from going up the river! The Man Without Fear and Natasha just about have the case solved, when the web-slinger suddenly reappears...in a brand new costume! They'll be glad to have Spidey's help to finish this caper...or will they? Daredevil's deal with the Kingpin may not go over too well with your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Cameo appearances by the Kingpin, the Arranger, and Dr. Curt Connors. (Notes: Spider-Man's new costume debuted this month in Amazing Spider-Man 252, Spectacular Spider-Man 90, and this issue. The letters page includes a letter from Marvel creator Stan Lee.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.
-
Item #60954594
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Master of Kung Fu (part 108), Martial ArtsMaster of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 108 CGC 9.2
Paper: White
Label #4416401014
Starts May 20 "Chameleons!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Day. Shang Chi takes the job of bodyguard, but what happens when the person he's guarding from danger turns out to be The danger. It's a tale of spies, intrigue, and misleads. Cover price $0.60.
-
Item #56922196
Masters of the Universe Special Preview Insert (1982 DC) NN CGC 9.8
Top CGC census grade for this issue.
Paper: White
Label #3914024003
Starts Jul 6 Special Masters of the Universe preview supplement originally included inside various DC publications at the time.
-
Item #56966125
Masters of the Universe Special Preview Insert (1982 DC) NN CGC 9.8
Top CGC census grade for this issue.
Paper: White
Label #3961034016
Ends May 20 8:39 PM CST Bid History 4 bids Current Bid $16 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. Special Masters of the Universe preview supplement originally included inside various DC publications at the time.
-
Item #56995326
Masters of the Universe Special Preview Insert (1982 DC) NN CGC 9.8
Top CGC census grade for this issue.
Paper: White
Label #3986091023
Starts May 20 Special Masters of the Universe preview supplement originally included inside various DC publications at the time.
-
Item #56995337
Masters of the Universe Special Preview Insert (1982 DC) NN CGC 9.8
Top CGC census grade for this issue.
Paper: White
Label #3986091025
Starts May 27 Special Masters of the Universe preview supplement originally included inside various DC publications at the time.
-
Item #57011336
Masters of the Universe Special Preview Insert (1982 DC) NN CGC 9.8
Top CGC census grade for this issue.
Paper: White
Label #3985801009
Starts Jun 3 Special Masters of the Universe preview supplement originally included inside various DC publications at the time.
-
Item #60867462
Published Jan 1982 by County Comix Group.Mendicino County Comix (1982 County Comix Group) 1 CGC 8.0
Paper: Off white to white
Label #4249841008
Ends May 20 8:40 PM CST Bid History 3 bids Current Bid $4 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. 8-in. x 10 1/2-in., 40 pages, B/W. Cover price $1.25.
-
Item #51687323
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Moon Knight (part 15)Moon Knight (1980 1st Series) 15 CBCS 9.8
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
Paper: White
Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case; Debris trapped between case and inner well
Direct Edition
Label #19-27E95DC-068
View items consigned by SlabSmart: all items, auctions only
Starts Jun 10 "Ruling the World from his Basement!" Written by Doug Moench, with art by Bill Sienkiewicz. Cover by Frank Miller and Joe Jusko. Moon Knight is mistaken for a murderer and has to clear his name by tracking down the real killer, a racist villain dressed in a rat suit who hates America's immigrant population. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: First Direct Market issue. Cover price $0.75.