Auctions: comic books September 1981

All Star Squadron (1981) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3985903013

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dick Giordano. The World on Fire!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Jerry Ordway; As the 3 non-missing JSA members (Hawkman, Atom, Dr. Mid-Nite) join up with Plastic Man, Robotman, Liberty Belle, Johnny Quick, Shining Knight, and Danette Reilly in Washington, D.C., they meet with President FDR, who creates a new group, the All-Star Squadron; Their mission: find the missing JSA'ers and stop the scheduled bombing of Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941 before it's too late; Meanwhile, the missing JSA'ers have been captured by Per Degaton and made aware of his plans, helpless to stop him. An Open Letter to the Readers of All-Star Squadron #1 by Roy Thomas. Cover price $0.50.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 99 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0702706054

Cover art by Al Milgrom. The Final Conflict?, script by J. M. DeMatteis, pencils by Don Perlin (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finished art), inks by Joe Sinnott; Mephisto reveals that Eternity's missing parts stretched the fabric of the multiverse, and so does Dr. Strange Teleportation spell, he created the 6 fingered hand to make Dr. Strange use the spell over and over. Hot-Tempered Triumph! Hostess Twinkies ad with the Human Torch. 32 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 18 VF/NM 9.0

Raiders of the Lost Ark. The official comic book adaptation of the George Lucas/Steven Spielberg classic, introducing Indiana Jones. Written by Walt Simonson, with art by John Buscema and Klaus Janson. Story later reprinted in Raiders of the Lost Ark #1-3 and Marvel Movie Spotlight #1. Full color; 68 pages. Painted cover by Howard Chaykin. Cover price $2.50.

Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) Movie 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #23-238605B-004

Marvel Comics' official comic adaptation of the 1981 movie "Raiders of the Lost Ark." In this issue, Indiana Jones' attempt to obtain a rare idol is foiled by his rival Belloq. And then Indy is contacted by the government to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis do in part one of this adaptation. Script by Walt Simonson and art by John Buscema & Klaus Janson. Cover price $0.50.

Savage She-Hulk (1980) 20 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-0FD3AC2-040

"To Stay the She-Hulk!" Story by David Anthony Kraft. Art by Mike Vosburg and Frank Springer. Feeling deserted by friends and family, She-Hulk decides that from this day forward the She-Hulk stands alone. So she hits the open road "Thelma and Louise" style. But what happens when her car is stolen? Well, that just brings out the Savage in She-Hulk. Cover price $0.50.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 51N CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0010394-AA-028

Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Walt Simonson. "Resurrection of Evil," script by David Michelinie, pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Tom Palmer (pages 1-25, 27-30) and Walt Simonson (page 26); The construction of a new Imperial superweapon may mean the end for the Rebellion. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.