Auctions: comic books May 1982

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 152 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0932473002

"Star Cycle." Green Lantern gets in the middle of a trio of tangling races on the world of M'Brai. His challenge is to find out which race to oppose. Plot by Marv Wolfman, script by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Mike DeCarlo. "Paradise World." A female Green Lantern named Jeryll (of Glirell) gets in trouble for using her powers on her peaceful planet. Meanwhile, slavers from Drel attack. Script by Paul Kupperberg, art by Carmine Infantino. Cover by Staton and Steve Mitchell. Cover price $0.60.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 271D FN/VF 7.0 Direct Variant

Direct Edition. 2nd appearance of Rocket Raccoon (see Marvel Preview #7 for 1st appearance). Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. The Hulk celebrates his 20th Anniversary with one of the most offbeat stories of all. Following the events of last issue, Hulk hurtles through the void only to run into the marvelous Rocket Raccoon and his band of colorful friends. Can the Hulk aid Rocket and his crew against the machiavellian Judson Jakes and his sinister scientist, the tortoise Uncle Pyko? 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 271N VG/FN 5.0 Newsstand Variant

Newsstand Edition. 2nd appearance of Rocket Raccoon (see Marvel Preview #7 for 1st appearance). Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. The Hulk celebrates his 20th Anniversary with one of the most offbeat stories of all. Following the events of last issue, Hulk hurtles through the void only to run into the marvelous Rocket Raccoon and his band of colorful friends. Can the Hulk aid Rocket and his crew against the machiavellian Judson Jakes and his sinister scientist, the tortoise Uncle Pyko? 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 117 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Label #1291370018

"Serpents and Senses!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Wolverine. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Herb Trimpe (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Bob Layton and Joe Rubinstein. One of the first Spider-Man and Wolverine team-ups! In the Lower Hudson Valley, Logan is tracking deer, when he is suddenly ambushed by a legion of Roman centurions! Moments later in Manhattan, Roman centurions also appear and confront the web-slinger! However, the amazing one avoids capture and later on follows his spider tracer to an upstate medieval castle! Once inside the wall-crawler finds a series of traps, a bunch of robots...and Wolverine! Who has brought two of Marvel's most popular characters together? And for what sinister purpose? First appearance of Professor Power. Cameo appearance by Marcy Kane. (Notes: This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 243 and 244.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 157 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4377469018

"Hide-'N'-Seek!" Part 4 of 4. Guest-starring the Starjammers. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Bob Wiacek. It's Imperial Guard vs. Imperial Guard as Kitty and Nightcrawler mount a desperate attempt to save the Earth from annihilation. Plus, can it be true, has the most dangerous force in all of creation - the Dark Phoenix - returned?! Cover price $0.60.