Auctions: comic books March 1981, graded by CGC

Dazzler (1981) 1A CGC 9.0 Corrected

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4400986004

Corrected version with pages 24 & 25 printed in color. Dazzler origin in "So Bright This Star." Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by John Romite Jr., inks by Alfredo Alcala. Guest appearances by Spider-Man, the X-Men (Storm, Wolverine, Colossus, Nightcrawler, and Sprite), the Avengers (Hawkeye, the Beast, Iron Man, the Wasp, and Captain America), and the Enchantress. This issue was not sold on newsstands, but available only from direst-sale outlets. Bob Larkin painted cover. Cover price $0.50.

Dazzler (1981) 1A CGC 7.5 Corrected

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4400986001

Corrected version with pages 24 & 25 printed in color. Dazzler origin in "So Bright This Star." Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by John Romite Jr., inks by Alfredo Alcala. Guest appearances by Spider-Man, the X-Men (Storm, Wolverine, Colossus, Nightcrawler, and Sprite), the Avengers (Hawkeye, the Beast, Iron Man, the Wasp, and Captain America), and the Enchantress. This issue was not sold on newsstands, but available only from direst-sale outlets. Bob Larkin painted cover. Cover price $0.50.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 98 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4416401023

"The Journey as Goal!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. The martial arts master known as the Shadow-Slasher is out to prove he is the best . In order to be the best, you must beat the best. And, everybody knows Shang Chi is the Master of Kung Fu. It's a classic martial arts showdown in the ole Kung Fu Theater style. Cover price $0.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 143 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0036926005

Christmas Issue - "Demon!" Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. It's Christmas Eve and Kitty is home alone. What a terrible time for an unexpected visitor. Kitty Pryde comes into her own as she must face a demonic adversary Home Alone-style.

NOTE: "This issue marks the end of Chris Claremont, John Byrne, and Terry Austin's spectacular 36 issue run. Plus, the demon that Kitty fights in this issue is what is known as a N'Garai. They come back to haunt the Incredible Hulk at the mystical Crossroads in The Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) #308." - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist

Cover price $0.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 143 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #0969377015

Christmas Issue - "Demon!" Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. It's Christmas Eve and Kitty is home alone. What a terrible time for an unexpected visitor. Kitty Pryde comes into her own as she must face a demonic adversary Home Alone-style.

NOTE: "This issue marks the end of Chris Claremont, John Byrne, and Terry Austin's spectacular 36 issue run. Plus, the demon that Kitty fights in this issue is what is known as a N'Garai. They come back to haunt the Incredible Hulk at the mystical Crossroads in The Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) #308." - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist

Cover price $0.50.