Auctions: comic books December 1985

Epic Illustrated (1980 Magazine) 33 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition Contains Subscription Insert.

Label #23-2463D2B-002

Cover pencils by Phil Hale. The Dweller in Darkness (Chapter Eight)--The Last Galactus Story, script and pencils by John Byrne, inks by Bob Wiacek. Reaching Out starring Dr. Watchstop, script and art by Ken Macklin. Beating the Heat starring Dr. Watchstop, script and art by Ken Macklin. Illustrated text piece on Tim Conrad's portfolio. Briar Rose, script by Lynn Parrish, art by Kent Williams. Final Passage (Chapter VIII) starring Toadswart, script and art by Tim Conrad. Mediaview article by Dennis O'Neil. Fish Story, script by Mike Baron, art by John Totleben. Ein Heldentraum, script by Patrick Mason, art by P. Craig Russell; Goethe adaptation. Snowmen, script and pencils by Kent Williams. Snickers That's Entertainment, script by Kevin Duane, art by Mark Bode. The Champion, script by Doug Moench and Gene Day, art by Dan Day. Johnny Badhair, script and pencils by Phil Hale. 100 pgs. Dec, 1985. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 42 CBCS 8.5 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 3/23/2021. Direct Edition.

Label #21-1984E1B-016

1st printing - "Ties that Bind!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. Storm Shadow and his pupil reach a crossroads. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Age (1983 Marvel) 33 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4379386010

Spider-Man conference featuring comments from Tom DeFalco, Ron Frenz, Peter David, Marc Silvestri, David Michelinie, Kyle Baker, Rich Buckler, Brett Breeding and Joe Rubinstein; Steven Grant and Mike Zeck discuss The Punisher limited series; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; interviews with Mike Carlin, Bob Layton, Jackson Guice, Roger Stern, John Byrne and Jim Shooter about X-Factor; 'It's Genetic' strip by Kyle Baker; X-Factor. Cover by Bob Layton and Jackson Guice. Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Saga (1985) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3961450022

"Book I: The Saga Begins!" Research done by Peter Sanderson. Wraparound cover by Rob Frenz and Bob Layton. Marvel Comics presents one of the most unique comics series in the history of the media. This series tells the Official History of the Marvel Universe from the very beginning in chronological order using actual scenes from the comics themselves. From Galactus and the enigmatic Watchers to the 1,000-year galactic war between the Kree and Skrull Empires to the Celestials' first visit to a young planet called Earth and the creation of the powerful Eternals and hideous Deviants. Peek in on the Hyborian Age when a mighty barbarian fought terrible wizards to an age when gods walked the earth and names like Hercules became legend. From King Arthur's Court to the heroes of the Wild West to the brave men and women that fought in World War II, it is all just prelude to the dawn of the Marvel Age! In this first spectacular issue, witness the origin of the Fantastic Four and their very first harrowing adventure to Monster Island to confront the diminutive Mole Man. Meanwhile, travel north of the border to Canada and watch as inventor James MacDonald plants the seeds of what will become Canada's greatest super heroes. Plus, another brilliant man, Henry Pym, makes a startling discover that allows him to shrink down to the size of an "ant!" And, the Fantastic Four come face-to-face with the shape-shifting aliens known as Skrulls for the very first time. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue features material from Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) #1-2 and 273, Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) #27 and 44, Avengers (1963 1st Series) #227, Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) #2-3 and 12, and Thing (1983-1986 1st Series) #1 and 10. Pages 1-5 are original material (art by Ron Frenz and Al Milgrom). Cover price $1.00.

MASK (1985 1st Series DC) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-27967D5-001

Premiere issue of a four-parter! Off the TV screen and onto the printed page! The forces of VENOM begin their plans for world domination by stealing the gold reserves of Fort Knox! "When Opportunity Knox" is written by Michael Fleisher, penciled by Mike Chen, inked by Joe Delbeato, with a cover by Chen and Delbeato. Cover price $0.75.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 60 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2760181-021

Reprints New Teen Titans (1984-1996 2nd Series) #1 - "Shadows in the Dark!" Part 1 of 5. Written by Marv Wolfman and George Perez. Art by George Perez. Cover by Chuck Patton & Dick Giordano. Modern masters Marv Wolfman and George Perez take the next generation of heroes to the next level in this new prestige format series. Nightwing, Wonder Girl, Cyborg, Changeling, Jericho, Starfire, and Raven will be challenged like never before as the forces of darkness are aligning against them. Plus on the far side of the universe, a spaceship streaks toward Earth from Starfire's home planet, Tamaran. What news does this alien envoy bring, and how will it effect the future of the Teen Titans? Cover price $0.75.

Thundercats (1985 1st Series Marvel) 1D CGC 9.4 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4412817015

Direct Edition. "Survival Run!" Written by David Micheline. Art by Jim Mooney and Brett Breeding. When the Thundercats' homeworld is destroyed, a small group of survivors crash-land on the mysterious green world known as Third Earth. They soon find themselves in a desperate fight for survival against their mortal enemies the Mutants. However, things go from bad to worse when their battle with the vile Mutants awakens Mumm-Ra, an ancient ogre-mage whose dark magic powers know no rival. 36 pages, FC Cover price $0.65.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 200 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EE29D8-010

"The Trial of Magneto!" Guest-starring Lilandra, Binary, and the Starjammers. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green. For his crimes against humanity, Magneto will be put on trial. Can the X-Men keep extremists from disrupting the trial thus sparking a mutant/human war?! Plus, a mortally wounded Charles Xavier forces Magneto to make a decision that will change the X-Men's lives forever! NOTE: 1st appearance of Fenris. Cover price $1.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 200 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4030760002

"The Trial of Magneto!" Guest-starring Lilandra, Binary, and the Starjammers. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green. For his crimes against humanity, Magneto will be put on trial. Can the X-Men keep extremists from disrupting the trial thus sparking a mutant/human war?! Plus, a mortally wounded Charles Xavier forces Magneto to make a decision that will change the X-Men's lives forever! NOTE: 1st appearance of Fenris. Cover price $1.25.