Auctions: comic books July 1984

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 29 CBCS 7.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #23-11CBD69-036

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Tarzan of the Apes. The legend of the jungle hero raised by apes is retold. Despite the timing and the cover blurb, this is not based on the 1984 film Greystoke, but is a straight adaptation of the original Edgar Rice Burroughs novel. Written by Sharman DiVono and Mark Evanier, with art by Dan Spiegle. Story later reprinted in Marvels Tarzan of the Apes (1984) #1-2. Painted cover by Charles Ren. Full color; 68 pages. Cover price $2.00.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 15 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-29CDAD1-019

"That night..." Guest-starring the Thing and the Human Torch. Script and Art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith. Johnny Storm plays a major league April Fools' joke on his long-time friend and teammate Ben Grimm! But the torch should have double-checked his calendar first! Second story: "Crimson Ash" Script by Roger McKenzie. Pencils by Jack Sparling. Inks by Ian Akin and Brian Garvey. The Man Without Fear confronts a present day arsonist...whom he knows from his past! (Notes: The back cover features an illustration of Daredevil by Ian Akin and Brian Garvey. This issue features a full-page ad for Dave Cockrum's graphic novel: The Futurians (1983 Marvel). Printed on glossy paper. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Barry Dutter.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 3D CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-0311B7D-006

Direct Edition. "Tempest Without, Crisis Within!" Part 3 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Can it be true? Do Marvel's Merry Mutants intend to betray the other heroes? Not if Spidey has anything to say about it. It's the Amazing Spider-Man vs. the Uncanny X-Men, and no matter who wins, the heroes lose. Meanwhile, Doctor Doom adds to his already formidable ranks. Enter: the super strong Titania and the fiery Volcana (1st appearance for both). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 3D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #3977583005

Direct Edition. "Tempest Without, Crisis Within!" Part 3 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Can it be true? Do Marvel's Merry Mutants intend to betray the other heroes? Not if Spidey has anything to say about it. It's the Amazing Spider-Man vs. the Uncanny X-Men, and no matter who wins, the heroes lose. Meanwhile, Doctor Doom adds to his already formidable ranks. Enter: the super strong Titania and the fiery Volcana (1st appearance for both). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) Reprint 3 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #21-342363F-018

2nd Printing. Cover price $0.75.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 44D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4351541004

Direct Edition. The Judas Contract: Part 3 of 4: There Shall Come a Titan! - Written by Marv Wolfman & George Perez. Art by George Perez, Dick Giordano and Mike DeCarlo. Cover by George Perez. Adeline Wilson tells Dick Grayson of the origin of Deathstroke, and Dick assumes the name Nightwing for the first time! Starring Nightwing (intro), Jericho (intro), Deathstroke the Terminator, Terra, Adeline Wilson, H.I.V.E., Wintergreen, Grant Wilson (flashback/cameo) and Jackal. Concludes in New Teen Titans (1980) Annual #3. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.