Auctions: comic books December 1983, graded by CGC

Thing (1983 1st Series Marvel) Canadian Price Variant 6 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Canadian Price Edition

Label #4385888023

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Part 2 of 2 - "Mindscape!" Story by John Byrne. Art by Ron Wilson and Hilary Barta. In the wake of last issue's events the Thing finds himself in the middle of the toughest battle of his life. When faced with the sinister Puppet Master can even the Thing hope to defeat...himself?! 32 pages, FC Cover price $0.75.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 338D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3961415011

Direct Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. In Beta Ray Bill's second appearance, he comes to blows with Thor in "A Fool and His Hammer," script and art by Walt Simonson; Bill and Thor fight in single combat for the honor of wielding Mjolner and the alien bests the god of thunder. Brief appearances by Nick Fury, Odin, Sif, Loki, Balder, and Volstagg. Bullpen Bulletins. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 176 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0972632022

"Decisions!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Bob Wiacek. Wolverine pays a visit to Mariko. Plus while on their honeymoon, Scott and Madelyne find themselves in a fight for their lives. Plus, the U.S. Government makes a harsh decision concerning mutants. NOTE: 1st appearance of Valerie Cooper. Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 176 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4030760019

"Decisions!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Bob Wiacek. Wolverine pays a visit to Mariko. Plus while on their honeymoon, Scott and Madelyne find themselves in a fight for their lives. Plus, the U.S. Government makes a harsh decision concerning mutants. NOTE: 1st appearance of Valerie Cooper. Cover price $0.60.