Auctions: comic books April 1983

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 239 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4294998005

"Now Strikes the Hobgoblin!" Second appearance of the Hobgoblin. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. It's the first fight between the Hobgoblin and the Amazing Spider-Man! And the all-out action begins after the web-slinger bumps into the new goblin at one of Norman Osborn's old hideouts! Spidey is very familiar with the goblin's bag of tricks! But the overmatched Hobgoblin doesn't have any idea about the wall-crawler's speed, strength, and agility! Is the Hobgoblin's criminal career going to be over before it even starts? An outstanding issue! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Madame Web, Captain DeWolff, and the Black Cat. (Notes: The Hobgoblin returns in Amazing Spider-Man 244. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 258.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 239 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4037875001

"Now Strikes the Hobgoblin!" Second appearance of the Hobgoblin. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. It's the first fight between the Hobgoblin and the Amazing Spider-Man! And the all-out action begins after the web-slinger bumps into the new goblin at one of Norman Osborn's old hideouts! Spidey is very familiar with the goblin's bag of tricks! But the overmatched Hobgoblin doesn't have any idea about the wall-crawler's speed, strength, and agility! Is the Hobgoblin's criminal career going to be over before it even starts? An outstanding issue! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Madame Web, Captain DeWolff, and the Black Cat. (Notes: The Hobgoblin returns in Amazing Spider-Man 244. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 258.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 239 VF- 7.5

"Now Strikes the Hobgoblin!" Second appearance of the Hobgoblin. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. It's the first fight between the Hobgoblin and the Amazing Spider-Man! And the all-out action begins after the web-slinger bumps into the new goblin at one of Norman Osborn's old hideouts! Spidey is very familiar with the goblin's bag of tricks! But the overmatched Hobgoblin doesn't have any idea about the wall-crawler's speed, strength, and agility! Is the Hobgoblin's criminal career going to be over before it even starts? An outstanding issue! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Madame Web, Captain DeWolff, and the Black Cat. (Notes: The Hobgoblin returns in Amazing Spider-Man 244. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 258.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Batman (1940) 358 VF- 7.5

Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Dick Giordano. 1st full appearance of Killer Croc in "Don't Mess with Killer Croc!" starring Batman, Robin, Commissioner Gordon, Alfred Pennyworth, Trina Todd, and The Squid, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Rodin Rodriguez; With the Squid eliminated, Killer Croc appoints himself the new head of the Gotham Underground as Batman puts together the pieces of Killer Croc's involvement in the Squid's death. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 10 FN/VF 7.0

1st printing - "A Nice Little Town Like Ours..!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Chic Stone. The Joes have their work cut out for them as they investigate an entire town that is a front for a Cobra operation. Featuring the 1st flashbacks of to Snake-eyes' mysterious past and ninja training. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Dr. Venom. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 10 VG/FN 5.0

1st printing - "A Nice Little Town Like Ours..!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Chic Stone. The Joes have their work cut out for them as they investigate an entire town that is a front for a Cobra operation. Featuring the 1st flashbacks of to Snake-eyes' mysterious past and ninja training. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Dr. Venom. Cover price $0.60.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 169 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3975773011

"Blackout!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Steve Mitchell. Cover by Luke McDonnell and Steve Mitchell. With Stark International in turmoil, Magma launches a ground assault on the Long Island campus! To halt Magma's advance, an inebriated Iron Man quickly counterattacks! But the unstable man inside the armor cannot stop his adversary's powerful land vehicle! Realizing he's in trouble, Shell-Head retreats to his laboratory and takes Rhodey with him! And then Tony passes out! So who's going to stop Magma now? The biggest decision of James Rhodes' life is coming up next issue! Cameo appearances by Daredevil, Obadiah Stane, Indries Moomji, Morley Erwin, Vic Martinelli, and Mrs. Arbogast. Flashback cameo by Spider-Man. (Note: Magma previously battled Iron Man in Marvel Team-Up 110. This issue was reprinted in 2013 in the softcover: Iron Man The Enemy Within Epic Collection.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 2 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-42810A3-009

Cover art by Bob McLeod. Sentinels, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Bob McLeod, inks by Mike Gustovich; The Sentinels attack the New Mutants, who learn that they are caught up in a web of intrigue involving the government; the Hellfire Club wants the New Mutants; Col. Rossi returns from the dead; and Psyche's attack seems to have been initiated by Prof. X. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 49 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-241339F-026

Cover pencils by Brian Postman, inks by Sam de la Rosa. Runaway!, script by Ann Nocenti, pencils by Brian Postman, inks by Sam de la Rosa; Spider-Woman faces off against Tigra. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 49 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4385887001

Cover pencils by Brian Postman, inks by Sam de la Rosa. Runaway!, script by Ann Nocenti, pencils by Brian Postman, inks by Sam de la Rosa; Spider-Woman faces off against Tigra. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Swamp Thing (1982 2nd Series) 12 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4339066020

"And Yet It Lives!" Written by Martin Pasko. Art by Tom Yeates. Can even the swamp-spawned might of Swamp Thing stand against the unstoppable Golem? Plus, the Cabal's horrifying scientific secrets revealed! Includes the back-up tale "Ageless!" Starring The Phantom Stranger. Written by Nicola Cuti. Art by Fred Carrillo. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 168D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4408016004

Direct Edition. "Professor Xavier is a Jerk!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Paul Smith and Bob Wiacek. Professor X has ordered Kitty to leave the ranks of the X-Men, a position she feels she's earned, and join the ranks of the neophyte heroes in training the New Mutants. Needless to say, Kitty is not happy about her mentor's decision. Wolverine begins a leave of absence from the team. Meanwhile, Xavier attempts to adjust to his new body... a body that enables him to walk! Plus, the deadly Sidrian Hunters return (last seen in Uncanny X-Men #154). And in Alaska, Scott runs into a very familiar face. Wolverine's story continues in Wolverine (1982 Limited Series) #1. NOTE: 1st appearance of Madelyne Pryor. Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 168N FN 6.0

Newsstand Edition. "Professor Xavier is a Jerk!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Paul Smith and Bob Wiacek. Professor X has ordered Kitty to leave the ranks of the X-Men, a position she feels she's earned, and join the ranks of the neophyte heroes in training the New Mutants. Needless to say, Kitty is not happy about her mentor's decision. Wolverine begins a leave of absence from the team. Meanwhile, Xavier attempts to adjust to his new body... a body that enables him to walk! Plus, the deadly Sidrian Hunters return (last seen in Uncanny X-Men #154). And in Alaska, Scott runs into a very familiar face. Wolverine's story continues in Wolverine (1982 Limited Series) #1. NOTE: 1st appearance of Madelyne Pryor. Cover price $0.60.