Auctions: comic books March 1980
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Item #60670938
Batman (1940) 321 FN 6.0
Starts Apr 29 Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. "Dreadful Birthday, Dear Joker...!", script by Len Wein, pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Dick Giordano; The Joker celebrates his birthday by rounding up his enemies from all around town, including Robin, James Gordon, Selina Kyle, and Alfred Pennyworth; The Joker, after his plan is foiled, escapes on a speed boat. Hostess snack cakes ad starring Hawkman. Answer Man DC questions and answers by Bob Rozakis. Man-Bat parody strip by Fred Hembeck. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.
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Item #60787362
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Daredevil (part 163), DaredevilDaredevil (1964 1st Series) 163 CGC 9.0 SS Frank Miller
Paper: White
Signed by Frank Miller on 7/23/22.
Label #4102525004
Starts May 6 Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Blind Alley, script by Roger McKenzie, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson (pages 1-2) and Joe Rubinstein (pages 3-18); DD tries to help Bruce Banner out and gets himself badly beaten by the Hulk for his trouble; Ben hears Heather call DD "Matt" during the battle; appearances by Tony Stark (Iron Man) and J. Jonah Jameson. Cover price $0.40.
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Item #60671043
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Daredevil (part 163), DaredevilDaredevil (1964 1st Series) 163 FN- 5.5
Ends Apr 29 7:15 PM CST Bid History 10 bids Current Bid $21 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Blind Alley, script by Roger McKenzie, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson (pages 1-2) and Joe Rubinstein (pages 3-18); DD tries to help Bruce Banner out and gets himself badly beaten by the Hulk for his trouble; Ben hears Heather call DD "Matt" during the battle; appearances by Tony Stark (Iron Man) and J. Jonah Jameson. Cover price $0.40.
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Item #59055472
Epic Illustrated (1980 Magazine) 1 CBCS 8.0 SS Rudy Nebres
Paper: White
Verified Signature: Rudy Nebres (on 4th page). Newsstand Edition.
Label #23-11CBD69-004
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Starts Jun 10 Cover by Frank Frazetta. Written by Stan Lee, Wendy Pini, Leopoldo Duranona, Bob Larkin, Jim Starlin, Ray Rue, John Poscik, Mirko Ilic, Ernie Colon, Arthur Suydam, George Bush and Carl Potts. Art by John Buscema, Rudy Nebres, Wendy Pini, Leopoldo Duranona, Bob Larkin, Jim Starlin, Ray Rue, Thomas Blackshear, Mirko Ilic, Ernie Colon, Arthur Suydam, George Bush and Carl Potts. Epic Illustrated was touted as a new experience in adult fantasy and science fiction adventure. Published by Marvel Comics, this magazine was aimed at a more mature audience. In this issue: A philosophical tale about God with Galactus, the Devourer of Worlds, and his herald the Silver Surfer in "The Answer" by Stan Lee, John Buscema and Rudy Nebres (with colors by Rick Veitch). Plus: Selah defies her father, Olbar, to be with Malak in the ElfQuest story "Homespun" by Wendy Pini; "Aware" by Leopoldo Duranona; "For the Next 60 Seconds" by Bob Larkin; "Aknaton (Metamorphosis Odyssey Chapter I)" by Jim Starlin; "Lullabye of Bedlam" by Ray Rue; "Elfspire" (preview excerpt of an illustrated text story) by John Poscik and Thomas Blackshear; 1-pagers by Mirko Ilic - "History of Human Absurdity Part 1," "The Victor" and "Shakti"; "Convert" by Ernie Colon; "Heads" by Arthur Suydam; "Za! (Metamorphosis Odyssey Chapter II)" by Starlin; "Juliet (Metamorphosis Odyssey Chapter III)" by Starlin; "Detour" (text story with one illustration) by George Bush; and "Topaz" by Carl Potts. Plus: Feedback comments on Epic Illustrated from Neal Adams, Ray Bradbury, George Pal, Joseph Stefano and Ian Summers. Magazine, 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $2.00.
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Item #60848391
Fantasy Masterpieces (1979 2nd Series) 4 CGC 8.5
Paper: White
Label #4411714007
Starts Jun 3 Reprints Silver Surfer (1969 1st Series) #4. "The Good, the Bad, and the Uncanny!" Written by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Sal Buscema. Guest-starring Thor. When the Silver Surfer ventures to fabled Asgard, home of the Norse Gods, a misunderstanding sets the Sentinel of the Spaceways against the mighty God of Thunder. It's the Power Cosmic vs. godly might. It's Thor vs. the Silver Surfer in a battle that will truly shake the heavens! Cover price $0.75.
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Item #58354580
Tags: Ghost RiderGhost Rider (1973 1st Series) 42 CBCS 8.5
Paper: Off white to white
Direct Edition.
Label #21-2797641-004
Starts Jun 10 "The Lonesome DEATH of Johnny Blaze!" Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Bob Budianski and Bob Wiacek. Ghost Rider tracks down the rest of the Jackal Gang for some much needed vengeance. Meanwhile, Johnny Blaze can't remember the events of the last few days. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Iron Man stars in Hostess ad "Iron Man in the Hungry Battleaxe!" Cover price $0.40.
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Item #59055891
Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 15 CBCS 8.5
Paper: White
Newsstand Edition.
Label #23-11CBD69-018
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Starts Jun 10 Star Trek: The Motion Picture. The official comic book adaptation of the first Star Trek film. Written by Marv Wolfman, with art by Dave Cockrum and Klaus Janson. Includes a look at the science, history and lore of Star Trek. The first Marvel Star Trek comic. Full color; 68 pages. Painted cover by Bob Larkin. Cover price $1.50.
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Item #56965570
Tags: Fantastic FourMicronauts (1979 1st Series) 15 CBCS 9.0
Paper: Off white to white
Newsstand Edition.
Label #21-1D8DDAD-015
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Starts Jun 10 Microtron is injured in a fight with Psycho-Man's Antrons, and SHIELD tells the Fantastic Four about the Micronauts in "The Inside Job!" Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Howard Chaykin and Al Milgrom. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $0.40.
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Item #60663731
Time Warp (1979) 3 CGC 9.4
Paper: Off white to white
Label #0042831017
Ends Apr 29 9:58 PM CST Bid History 3 bids Current Bid $22 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. Cover by Mike Kaluta. Time Warp, script by Mike W. Barr, art by Ed Barreto and Dan Adkins; Two old enemies battle over a time machine. The Stranger from the Edge of Tomorrow, script by J. M. DeMatteis, art by Jerry Grandenetti; A mysterious stranger from the future comes to kill a child to prevent a future disaster. Rites of Spring, script by Denny O'Neil, art by Dick Giordano; A race of women has evolved underground after an accident on the surface has killed all the men. In Love's Name!, script by J. M. DeMatteis, art by Tom Sutton; After a war with the Yin, Captain Jay learns to love Tahinni, a member of the Yin race. The Dimensions of Greed, script by J. M. DeMatteis, art by Steve Ditko; Two small-time crooks learn that stealing from Martians has consequences. Out of Their Heads, script by Arnold Drake, art by Madz Castrillo. On the Day of His Return, script by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn, art by Steve Ditko. Plague, script by George Kashdan, art by Don Newton and Steve Mitchell. Batman and Professor Plutonium Hostess ad, art by Curt Swan and Vince Colletta. 68 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.
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Item #60671070
Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 131D VG/FN 5.0
Ends Apr 29 10:10 PM CST Bid History 8 bids Current Bid $38 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. Direct Edition. The Dark Phoenix Saga: Part 3 of 9 - "Run for Your Life!" Guest-starring Dazzler. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The X-men finally have a name for their mysterious new enemy - The Hellfire Club. Now Cyclops and Phoenix along with Kitty Pryde and Dazzler set out to rescue the captured Wolverine, Colossus, and Storm. Plus, don't miss the explosive psychic showdown between Phoenix and the White Queen. Cover price $0.40.
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Item #60776086
Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 131D VG+ 4.5
Starts May 6 Direct Edition. The Dark Phoenix Saga: Part 3 of 9 - "Run for Your Life!" Guest-starring Dazzler. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The X-men finally have a name for their mysterious new enemy - The Hellfire Club. Now Cyclops and Phoenix along with Kitty Pryde and Dazzler set out to rescue the captured Wolverine, Colossus, and Storm. Plus, don't miss the explosive psychic showdown between Phoenix and the White Queen. Cover price $0.40.
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Item #60618073
Tags: X-MenUncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 131N VG+ 4.5
Ends Apr 29 10:10 PM CST Bid History 5 bids Current Bid $21 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. Newsstand Edition. The Dark Phoenix Saga: Part 3 of 9 - "Run for Your Life!" Guest-starring Dazzler. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The X-men finally have a name for their mysterious new enemy - The Hellfire Club. Now Cyclops and Phoenix along with Kitty Pryde and Dazzler set out to rescue the captured Wolverine, Colossus, and Storm. Plus, don't miss the explosive psychic showdown between Phoenix and the White Queen. Cover price $0.40.