Auctions: comic books January 1985

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 260D CBCS 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-26FEB0D-003

Direct Edition. "The Challenge of Hobgoblin!" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein and Brett Breeding. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. The Hobgoblin and the Rose unleash their two-pronged attack on Harry Osborn! The goblin ambushes Harry at his corporate office, while the Rose's henchmen kidnap Liz Osborn and Mary Jane! Auspiciously, the wondrous wall-crawler is close by to lock horns with the Hobgoblin! But who is going to save MJ and Harry's expectant wife? Could it be the Green Goblin?! Stay tuned! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Betty Brant Leeds, Joe Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson, Susan Richards, Franklin Richards, and the alien symbiote (costume). (Note: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 274.) Cover price $0.60.

Amethyst Princess of Gemworld (1985 2nd Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4180451012

75¢ standard cover price. It's hard for Amy Winston to resume the ordinary life of a thirteen-year-old on Earth when she senses her friends in the jeweled dimension are in trouble! Written by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn, with art by Ric Estrada and Ernie Colon, and a cover by Paris Cullins and Dick Giordano, this is the start of a special adventure! Cover price $0.75.

Hell on Earth GN (1985 DC Science Fiction Series) 1-1ST CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1018238013

DC Science Fiction Graphic Novel Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Based on the story by Robert Bloch (author of Psycho). Adapted by Robert Loren Fleming. Art by Keith Giffen, Greg Theakston, and Bill Wray. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz.

"Would you go to Hell for $100,000?" asks Professor Keith. "Brother," replies fantasy writer Roberts, "just show me the money and tell me when the next train leaves." So begins the gruesome tale of three people who raise the devil and, in doing so, raise their own Hell on Earth. This horrific graphic novel is adapted from a tale by Robert Bloch, and the creative team brings each speck of delicious terror to life! Don't miss this tale of evil and irresistible temptation!

"Hell on Earth" originally appeared in Weird Tales (1923-1954 Pulp 1st Series) Vol. 36 #4.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color.

Cover price $5.95.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 9D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #18-3D7667A-015

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Direct Edition. "Assault on Galactus!" Part 9 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. The World Devourer makes his ultimate move. Can even the combined powers of the Avengers, Fantastic Four, X-Men, Magneto, Spider-Man, and Incredible Hulk prevent mighty Galactus from consuming Battleworld, thus destroying everyone and everything on it? Plus, watch as Doctor Doom's diabolical scheme comes to fruition. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 23 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-42810A3-012

Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz. Shadowman, script by Chris Claremont, art by Bill Sienkiewicz; Selene and Emmanuel DaCosta join the Hellfire Club; Sunspot consumes Colossus; Aletys brings Magneto to his island; Mirage and Cannonball follow Wolfsbane into New York City, and realize that Wolfsbane and Sunspot have the powers of Cloak and Dagger. Warlock illustration by Bill Sienkiewicz. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 98D CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4392597016

Direct Edition. "True Confessions!" Script by Al Milgrom. Pencils by Herb Trimpe. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. The Black Cat finally tells the web-slinger the truth about the Kingpin's involvement in her gaining new powers. Spider-Man is shocked. Is this the beginning of the end for the wall-crawler and Felicia? Meanwhile, the alien symbiote has escaped from the Baxter Building and is on the prowl...looking for Spider-Man! First appearance of the Spot. Cameo appearance by the Kingpin. 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 98D CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4392597018

Direct Edition. "True Confessions!" Script by Al Milgrom. Pencils by Herb Trimpe. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. The Black Cat finally tells the web-slinger the truth about the Kingpin's involvement in her gaining new powers. Spider-Man is shocked. Is this the beginning of the end for the wall-crawler and Felicia? Meanwhile, the alien symbiote has escaped from the Baxter Building and is on the prowl...looking for Spider-Man! First appearance of the Spot. Cameo appearance by the Kingpin. 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 98D CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4392597014

Direct Edition. "True Confessions!" Script by Al Milgrom. Pencils by Herb Trimpe. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. The Black Cat finally tells the web-slinger the truth about the Kingpin's involvement in her gaining new powers. Spider-Man is shocked. Is this the beginning of the end for the wall-crawler and Felicia? Meanwhile, the alien symbiote has escaped from the Baxter Building and is on the prowl...looking for Spider-Man! First appearance of the Spot. Cameo appearance by the Kingpin. 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 98D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4392597015

Direct Edition. "True Confessions!" Script by Al Milgrom. Pencils by Herb Trimpe. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. The Black Cat finally tells the web-slinger the truth about the Kingpin's involvement in her gaining new powers. Spider-Man is shocked. Is this the beginning of the end for the wall-crawler and Felicia? Meanwhile, the alien symbiote has escaped from the Baxter Building and is on the prowl...looking for Spider-Man! First appearance of the Spot. Cameo appearance by the Kingpin. 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 98D CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4392597013

Direct Edition. "True Confessions!" Script by Al Milgrom. Pencils by Herb Trimpe. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. The Black Cat finally tells the web-slinger the truth about the Kingpin's involvement in her gaining new powers. Spider-Man is shocked. Is this the beginning of the end for the wall-crawler and Felicia? Meanwhile, the alien symbiote has escaped from the Baxter Building and is on the prowl...looking for Spider-Man! First appearance of the Spot. Cameo appearance by the Kingpin. 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 2REP.2ND CGC 7.5 Eastman Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: Off white to white

Second Printing.

Label #3694330002

SECOND PRINTING Cover price $1.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 189 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4030760009

"Two Girls Out to Have Fun!" Guest-starring Magma of the New Mutants. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green. Rachel and the fiery mutant Magma battle the psychic-vampire Selene, the Black Queen of the Hellfire Club. Plus, more is revealed about the dystopian world of "Days of Future Past!" And, what ancient evil ceases the moment to reassert itself into the world of man? Cover price $0.60.