Auctions: comic books 1984-1991, graded by CGC

Ghost Rider (1990 2nd Series) 19 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3889769023

Part 1 of 2 - "The Deal!" Written by Howard Mackie. Art by Mark Texeira. Ghost Rider faces off with the killer Zodiak. Meanwhile, a foolish man makes a deal with the devil himself – Mephisto! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.75.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 25D CGC 9.8 SS Hama

Paper: White

Signed by Larry Hama on 6/14/24.

Label #4459983021

First printing. Direct Edition. "Zartan!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Frank Springer and Mike Gustovich. Cobra Commander introduces his deadly new ally! Joes meet Zartan! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st (full) appearance of Zartan. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 53D CGC 9.8 SS Hama

Paper: White

Signed by Larry Hama on 06/14/2024.

Label #4459985001

Direct Edition. 1st printing - Marvel 25th Anniversary Edition Cover Featuring Snake-Eyes -"Pit-Fall!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. Cobra attacks on GI Joe's home turf! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 53D CGC 9.4 SS Hama

Paper: White

Signed & sketch by Larry Hama on 6/15/24.

Label #4461581006

Direct Edition. 1st printing - Marvel 25th Anniversary Edition Cover Featuring Snake-Eyes -"Pit-Fall!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. Cobra attacks on GI Joe's home turf! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 105N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4464766017

Newsstand Edition. "Hidden Aces" The story is split into two separate sequences: The Joes and Oktober Guard escaping from Darklon's forces, while Snake-Eyes continues his rescue mission of George Strawhacker (still unaware it's a trap set up by The Jugglers). Characters: Oktober Guard [Lt. Daina; Dragonsky; Sgt. Zubakov; Lt. Gorky]; G.I. Joe [Snake-Eyes; Wild Bill; Roadblock (injured); Hot Seat]; Iron Grenadiers [Darklon; Iron Grenadier troopers; Razorback drivers; D.E.M.O.N. drivers; AGP pilots]; George Strawhacker. Note: Continuing the story started in issue 101 (Joes and Oktober Guard vs Darklon), as well as last issue (Snake-Eyes rescue mission). Written by Larry Hama, with art by Mark Bright, Randy Emberlin and Romeo Tanghal. Cover by Lee Weeks. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 106N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4464765011

Newsstand Edition. In "I Lift My Lamp," Snake-Eyes and the White Clown try to bring some sort of order to the war torn Borovia as Snake-Eyes attempts to complete his mission, while Storm Shadow and Stalker try to escape from their captivity in the Statue of Liberty's torch. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe [Snake-Eyes; Stalker; Storm Shadow]; White Clown; Magda; Orlovsky; George Strawhacker; Major Bludd; Jugglers. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Mark Bright and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Lee Weeks. Cover price $1.00.

Give Me Liberty (1990) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3806345007

Written by Frank Miller. Art and cover by Dave Gibbons. The Twenty-first Century: in the squalid corridors of a maximum security Housing Project she takes on a gangland Enforcer; on the war-torn streets of Chicago she fights the murderous Health Police; but the real trouble starts when Martha Washington turns Fifteen... FC Cover price $4.95.

Godzilla King of the Monsters Special (1987) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4349473016

Written by Randy Stradley and Steve Bissette. Art by Steve Bissette, Ron Randall, Art Nichols and Tony Salmons. Cover by Steve Bissette. The BIGGEST character of all time is back--like you've never seen him before! Plus, beginning in this issue, a series of full page pin-ups by Giffen, Moore, Vess, Vietch, Yeates, Gulacy, Chadwick, Warner, Eastman & Laird, Salmons and others! B&W. Cover price $1.50.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 201N CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0319813007

Newsstand Edition. "Setting Up Shop." Seven villains battle seven Green Lanterns. With this issue, this series is now called the Green Lantern Corps. Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Mark Farmer. Cover by Staton and Bruce Patterson. Cover price $0.75.

Grendel (1986 Comico) 1B CGC 9.8 Pander Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #3757687007

NOTE: This is a second printing. Script by Matt Wagner, Pencils by Arnold and Jacob Pander, Inks by Jay Geldhof Grendel is dead, long live Grendel! With Hunter Rose, the original Grendel, dead, killed by the Man-Wolf Argent, the Grendel Legacy must find others to carry on its name. Follow the heritage of Grendel as it transforms every day people into Machiavellian schemers and assassins. In this issue: Devil in Response! Christine Spar, author of Devil by the Deed and daughter of Stacy Olliver (Hunter Rose's adopted daughter) is forced to take up the mantle of Grendel when a macabre Kabuki performer kidnaps her son! Will Argent hunt this new Grendel as he did the old? Cover price $1.50.

Grendel (1986 Comico) 40 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0158831020

Special "flip" issue. Front cover is for the conclusion of the current Grendel storyline in which leadership is passed on to Grendel's heir and the Grendel palace is under siege in "Devil Redeemed." Script by Matt Wagner and art by Tim Sale. Story uses a different storytelling layout. Issue also has "Tales from the Underground – Suspicious Minds." Back cover is for a special preview of the new "Grendel Tales" series with "Devil Worship," the very first Grendel tale as student Marcus Brand finds himself a victim. Script by Steve Seagle and art by Che Anderson. Cover price $3.50.

Guardians of the Galaxy (1990 1st Series) 7 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4460418003

"That's No Lady that's Malevolence!" and "The Secret of Knowledge!" Written by Jim Valentino. Art by Jim Valentino and Steve Montano. Cover by Jim Valentino and George Perez. Two stories for the price of one! As Starhawk mends Martinex back to health, the One Who Know's origin and secrets are finally revealed! Meanwhile, the rest of the team must face off with their most powerful adversary yet, the vile Malevolence! NOTE: 1st appearance of Malevolence, daughter of Mephisto.   Cover price $1.00.

Heathcliff (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 12 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4450608015

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 340D CGC 9.0 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4043131001

Direct Edition. Fall of the Mutants crossover. "Vicious Circle!" Guest-starring Wolverine. Uncanny X-Men cameo. Story by Peter David. Art by Todd McFarlane. The Canadian mutant and the Incredible Hulk have never had a friendly relationship. This is their second and arguably most vicious battle to date. As the X-Men make their way to their ultimate fate at Forge's tower in Dallas (also see Uncanny X-Men #225-227), Wolverine separates from the group to confront a familiar scent. Before the Canuckle-Head can explain that he's not here for a fight, the Hulk, who hasn't forgotten their last meeting, attacks. Cover price $0.75.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 350N CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4464768003

Newsstand Edition. "Before the Fall." Guest-starring the Thing and Doctor Doom. Beast cameo. Story by Peter David. Art by Jeff Purves and Terry Austin. Continued from Fantastic Four #320. Hulk vs. Thing. The Fantastic Four's arch-nemesis Doctor Doom has convinced the Hulk to leave his life in Vegas and seek revenge on his hated rival the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing. However, this recently mutated Thing is more powerful than before and the grey Hulk does not possess the strength the green one did. Is it possible that Aunt Petunia's favorite nephew will actually win one? 32 pages.

NOTE: The Hulk's story continues in Avengers Annual 17 the conclusion of the Evolutionary War crossover. Cover price $0.75.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 377A.D CGC 9.4 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #3993405007

First Printing. Direct Edition. "Honey, I Shrunk the Hulk." Guest-starring Doc Samson. Story by Peter David. Art by Dale Keown and Bob McLeod. Ever wonder why the Hulk is so darn mad all the time? Super psychiatrist Doc Samson sits down with perhaps the most fractured psyche in the world and finds out what makes Bruce Banner tick. Samson, grey Hulk, green Hulk, and Banner delve deep into the scientist's sub-conscious and what they find will shock you. By story's end Bruce Banner and the Hulk will never be the same again. 36 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 382 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4449765011

"Moving On." Story by Peter David. Art by Dale Keown and Mark Farmer. As the Hulk wanders the corridors of the Mount, he gets to meet and interact with all the different members of the Pantheon. Meanwhile, a shadowy creature with ties to the Hulk's past stalks the streets and back allies of New York City. Meanwhile, the oracle Delphi sees a vision of the Hulk's future that could mean the death of them all. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 388 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3964321007

In the very unusual Hulk story "Thicker Than Water," a crime boss enlists the Speedfreek to kill the man who gave his son AIDS. Characters: V: Speedfreek (I; Shappe); GS: Jim Wilson (revealed to have AIDS), Hector, Ulysses. Written by Peter David, with art by Dale Keown and Mark Farmer. Cover by Dale Keown. Cover price $1.00.

Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4353572019

While on security detail at a rock concert, the team contends with Chroma's ballad of devastation in "Concert In The Key Of...Chroma". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Tony DeZuniga. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.25.

Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4353573011

While on security detail at a rock concert, the team contends with Chroma's ballad of devastation in "Concert In The Key Of...Chroma". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Tony DeZuniga. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.25.

Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4094822008

While on security detail at a rock concert, the team contends with Chroma's ballad of devastation in "Concert In The Key Of...Chroma". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Tony DeZuniga. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.25.

Inhumans GN (1988 Marvel) 1-1ST CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Significant inner well scuff(s)

Label #4429293005

1st printing. Written by Ann Nocenti. Art by Bret Blevins and Al Williamson. The Royal Family is expecting an heir. But what tragic sacrifice will Black Bolt and Medusa have to make in order to save the life of their unborn child. And, what does the Black Bolt's sinister brother, Maximus, have planned for the child? Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $7.95.

Justice League America (1987) Annual 5A CGC 9.6 Rubinstein

Paper: White

Label #4435991017

1st printing (2nd printing has silver background). Armageddon 2001. Disguised as Captain Atom, Waverider makes contact with the Leaguers...and sees into their futures in "Tomorrow's League Today!" Plot and breakdown by Keith Giffen, script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Steve Carr, Chris Sprouse, Darick Robertson, Marshall Rogers, Kevin Maguire, Dan Jurgens, Joe Phillips, Ty Templeton and Linda Medley, inks by Jose Marzan Jr. and Bruce Patterson. 56 pages of story. Carr/Joe Rubinstein cover. Cover price $2.00.

Justice Machine (1987 Comico/Innovation) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4004007023

Elementals - An encounter with and pursuit of Maxinor, the most wanted man on the world, turns out to have a lot more to it than what is readily apparent in "Heroes and Villains." Script by Tony Isabella & Mike Gustovich and art by Mike Gustovich. Inside front cover has Justice Machine character profile. Wraparound cover. Cover price $1.50.

Ka-zar Guns of the Savage Land GN (1990 Marvel) 1-1ST CGC 9.8 SS Dixon

Paper: White

Signed and "Get Savage!" by Chuck Dixon on 4/11/15

Label #0003080001

1st printing. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. X 11-in., full color. Cover price $8.95.

Kitty Pryde and Wolverine (1984) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1618466012

"Lies!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Al Milgrom. NOTE: The events of this story take place after Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011) #183. Heartbroken after her break up with Peter (Colossus), Kitty decides to go home to her parents to recoup. While there, she over hears a peculiar exchange between her father and some business associates from overseas. Fearing for her father's life, Kitty follows him to Japan to help in any way she can. But in the Land of the Rising Sun, Kitty is alone, cold, hungry, and soon finds herself in way over her head. But this is nothing compared to the startlingly revelation that her very own father may be falling in with the Yakuza. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Ogun (in civilian clothes). Cover price $0.75.

Macross (1984 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4451039004

This is actually Robotech The Macross Saga #1. Fully repaired and ready for a test flight, the Macross ignores its own crew and fires its guns at unsuspecting Zentraedis scout vessels in the 28-page "Booby Trap." Continued in Robotech The Macross Saga (1985) #2. Script & editing by Carl Macek. Pencils by Svea Stauch. Inks, colors & production by Phil Lasorda & Gerry Giovinco, with Vince Argondezzi & Dotty Linberg. Wraparound cover. Cover price $1.50.

Mage The Hero Discovered (1985) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4037875012

1st appearance of Kevin Matchstick. Outrageous Slings and Arrows - Story, Art and Cover by Matt Wagner. In the eternal struggle, it is the fact that men need heroes more than heroes need men. Kevin Matchstick is needed. He doesn't know it. Thrust into a battle that he doesn't understand, and experiencing a power that he can't control, Kevin is the hero reborn. Alone in the world and lost in the confusion spawned by the dark power of the minions of the Umbra Sprite, Kevin discovers that there IS a comrade for him...Mirth, the enigmatic and evasive world-mage. Note: Part 1 of 15 of the Hero Discovered story. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Mage The Hero Discovered (1985) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2024614015

1st appearance of Kevin Matchstick. Outrageous Slings and Arrows - Story, Art and Cover by Matt Wagner. In the eternal struggle, it is the fact that men need heroes more than heroes need men. Kevin Matchstick is needed. He doesn't know it. Thrust into a battle that he doesn't understand, and experiencing a power that he can't control, Kevin is the hero reborn. Alone in the world and lost in the confusion spawned by the dark power of the minions of the Umbra Sprite, Kevin discovers that there IS a comrade for him...Mirth, the enigmatic and evasive world-mage. Note: Part 1 of 15 of the Hero Discovered story. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Mage The Hero Discovered (1985) 6 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3749828002

1st color appearance of Grendel in the back-up story. Cover by Matt Wagner. Written by Matt Wagner. Art by Matt Wagner, Sam Kieth and Rich Rankin. In the Mage story "Alas, Poor Ghost" by Matt Wagner and Sam Kieth (inks), Lazlo the Grackleflint sends a gang of Red Caps against Kevin Matchstick. Note: Part 6 of 15 of the Hero Discovered story. Plus: The Grendel back-up by Matt Wagner and Rich Rankin (inks) begins. Note: Part 1 of 9 of the color Devil by the Deed story. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Mage The Hero Discovered (1985) 6 CGC 9.8 SS Matt Wagner

Paper: White

Signed by Matt Wagner on 4/21/17.

Label #1600184022

1st color appearance of Grendel in the back-up story. Cover by Matt Wagner. Written by Matt Wagner. Art by Matt Wagner, Sam Kieth and Rich Rankin. In the Mage story "Alas, Poor Ghost" by Matt Wagner and Sam Kieth (inks), Lazlo the Grackleflint sends a gang of Red Caps against Kevin Matchstick. Note: Part 6 of 15 of the Hero Discovered story. Plus: The Grendel back-up by Matt Wagner and Rich Rankin (inks) begins. Note: Part 1 of 9 of the color Devil by the Deed story. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Man of Steel (1986) 6 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3838267001

Published just a few months after Crisis on Infinite Earths, John Byrne's The Man of Steel updated the saga of Superman for modern audiences, changing certain aspects of the character in the process. Here we see that Clark Kent's parents are alive and well in Smallville (originally they had died shortly after Clark's graduation from high school), and Clark's childhood sweetheart Lana Lang is back in town. Clark learns that he is the sole survivor of Krypton (thus erasing Supergirl and others from continuity), but swears his allegiance to Earth. Written and drawn by John Byrne, with inks by Dick Giordano. Cover price $0.75.

Married with Children (1991 2nd Series) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4460418002

The Love Line - Written by Katherine Llewellyn & Marc Hansen. Art by Tom Richmond, David Mowry and John Stangeland. Photo Cover of Al Bundy (Ed O'Neill), Peggy Bundy (Katey Sagal), Kelly Bundy (Christina Applegate), Bud Bundy (David Faustino) and Buck Bundy. Peggy gets a job as an advice columnist! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Marvel Age (1983 Marvel) 33 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4451039008

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 Age (1983 Marvel) 41 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4451039009

The Vision and the Scarlet Witch #12 - Double Sized Climax, with comments from Steve Englehart; Marvel Team-Up Breaks into Marvel Tales, with comments from Jim Owsley, John Byrne and Chris Claremont; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; 4-page article by Kurt Busiek on Stan Lee, with comments from Lee; a look at the Spider-Man newspaper strip, with comments from Stan Lee; The Marvel Age: 1972 (Part I). Collage cover by Janet Jackson. Cover price $0.50.

Marvel Age Preview (1990) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4451039016

A look at 1990's hottest titles! Inside info on: RoboCop, Namor, Ghost Rider, Guardians of the Galaxy, New Warriors, Spider-Man, Captain America, Camp Candy, ALF, The Life of Groo, Elsewhere Prince, Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser, Hero, Cadillacs and Dinosaurs, Nightbreed, Legion of Night, Plastic Forks, Stalkers, Open Space, Star Wars: Dark Empire, Tomorrow Knights, Wild Cards, Tales from the Heart of Africa, Hearts and Minds, Steeltown Rockers, Street Poet Ray, Alpha Flight, Akira, Fantastic Four, Incredible Hulk, Iron Man, Moon Knight, Deathlok, Man-Thing graphic novel, Black Panther, Ka-Zar graphic novel, Nomad (with promo illo by Jerome Moore), Avengers, Avengers West Coast, Avengers Spotlight, Black Widow graphic novel, Black Knight, Mighty Thor, Punisher: Rules of the Game graphic novel (with promo illo by Jim Lee), Silver Surfer, X-Men, Excalibur, X-Factor, New Mutants, Wolverine and more! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 72D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4044694024

Direct Edition. Wolverine in Weapon X: Prologue - by Barry Windsor-Smith (script, cover, and art); Shanna the She-Devil in "The Bush of Ghosts - Part 5: Ant Hills of the Savannah" by Gerard Jones (script) & Paul Gulacy (art); Daredevil in "Redemption Song - Part 4: A Momentary Taste of Being" by Sandy Plunkett (script & art) & Dwayne Turner (art); Red Wolf in "Flesh of My Flesh" by Fabian Nicieza (script) & Javier Saltares (art); Bengal, Lobo (wolf partner of Red Wolf) appearance. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 72D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4427642001

Direct Edition. Wolverine in Weapon X: Prologue - by Barry Windsor-Smith (script, cover, and art); Shanna the She-Devil in "The Bush of Ghosts - Part 5: Ant Hills of the Savannah" by Gerard Jones (script) & Paul Gulacy (art); Daredevil in "Redemption Song - Part 4: A Momentary Taste of Being" by Sandy Plunkett (script & art) & Dwayne Turner (art); Red Wolf in "Flesh of My Flesh" by Fabian Nicieza (script) & Javier Saltares (art); Bengal, Lobo (wolf partner of Red Wolf) appearance. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 72D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3982744001

Direct Edition. Wolverine in Weapon X: Prologue - by Barry Windsor-Smith (script, cover, and art); Shanna the She-Devil in "The Bush of Ghosts - Part 5: Ant Hills of the Savannah" by Gerard Jones (script) & Paul Gulacy (art); Daredevil in "Redemption Song - Part 4: A Momentary Taste of Being" by Sandy Plunkett (script & art) & Dwayne Turner (art); Red Wolf in "Flesh of My Flesh" by Fabian Nicieza (script) & Javier Saltares (art); Bengal, Lobo (wolf partner of Red Wolf) appearance. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 81 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4413004010

Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Weapon X (chapter 9), script and art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Wargod Part 2: Final Blow starring Captain America, script and pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by Terry Austin. Time Bomb starring Ant-Man, script by Dana Moreshead, pencils by James Fry, inks by Hilary Barta. The Call starring Daredevil, script by Robert Denatale, pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Al Williamson. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 31 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4013036005

The Last Starfighter. The official comic book adaptation of the 1984 science fiction adventure film. A teenage video-gamer becomes the last hope for an alien race. Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Bret Blevins and Tony Salmons. Story later reprinted in The Last Starfighter #1-3. Cover by Jackson Guice. Full color; 68 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 27 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3881787024

Cover art by Tony Salmons. "Cars," script by Bill Mantlo, art by Tony Salmons; Marvel's foremost Man Without Fear, Daredevil, stars in a look at America's motoring culture, as Foggy Nelson attempts to buy a car. "McLeod's Mutants" portfolio featuring illustrations of Dani Moonstar, Cannonball, Magik (Illyana Rasputin), Sunspot, and Sentinel by Bob McLeod. "Spidey Gets Antsy," script and art by Marc Hempel; What happens when Spider-Man has nothing to do? Back-cover Spider-Man art by Marc Hempel. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 1D CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4400734009

Direct Edition. "The War Begins!" Part 1 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. This is it, the granddaddy of all epic events. Before Identity Crisis, Infinite Crisis, House of M, Civil War, and Infinity Gauntlet there was Secret Wars. A nigh omnipotent being from beyond has, for lack of a better word, kidnapped the greatest heroes and deadliest villains in the Marvel Universe and whisked them to the far side of the universe to battle for the ultimate prize. One thing is for certain, the lives of these heroes and villains will never be the same again. - This is the first printing. Any 2nd printing will have the words "Second Printing" at the bottom of the first page. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 5D CGC 9.8 SS Shooter

Paper: White

Signed by Jim Shooter on 4/13/24

Label #4429527018

Direct Edition. "The Battle of Four Armies!" Part 5 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Bob Layton and John Beatty. Injured and weary, the heroes witness in horror as Galactus summons forth his homeworld. If this means what Reed Richards thinks it does, it could mean the end of everyone. Then, things go from bad to worse when the villains stage yet another sneak attack. However, the Uncanny X-Men, led by Professor X and Magneto, show up to save the day. By issue's end however, one combatant will be mortally wounded. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 8D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4451039018

Direct Edition. "Invasion!" Part 8 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Jack Abel, and Mike Esposito. Tired of being the villains' punching bags, the heroes take the fight to their deadly foes' own doorstep. What follows is one of the most titanic super hero/villain tussles of all time. Plus, Spidey gets a new costume. 1st in continuity appearance of Spider-Man's black costume. See Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #252, Marvel Team-Up #141, & Spectacular Spider-Man #90 for the first appearances from 7 months earlier. NOTE: This costume turns out to be an alien symbiote that will later bond with Eddie Brock and become the tenacious Spidey villain known as Venom. See Amazing Spider-Man #300. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 9D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3977583011

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.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 12D CGC 9.8 SS Shooter

Paper: White

Signed by Jim Shooter on 4/13/24

Label #4429527015

Direct Edition. "...Nothing to Fear...!" Part 12 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Plus: Mike Mignola and Art Adams (some inks). This is it, the explosive conclusion to the most epic adventure of all. The Marvel heroes rally behind Captain America and confront a cosmically empowered Doctor Doom in a final showdown that will change everything. The end of this epic story has great ramifications throughout the Marvel Universe. Plot threads from this issue continue in Thing #11, Fantastic Four #265, Amazing Spider-Man #252, Avengers #243, and Secret Wars II #1. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 12D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4048238012

Direct Edition. "...Nothing to Fear...!" Part 12 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Plus: Mike Mignola and Art Adams (some inks). This is it, the explosive conclusion to the most epic adventure of all. The Marvel heroes rally behind Captain America and confront a cosmically empowered Doctor Doom in a final showdown that will change everything. The end of this epic story has great ramifications throughout the Marvel Universe. Plot threads from this issue continue in Thing #11, Fantastic Four #265, Amazing Spider-Man #252, Avengers #243, and Secret Wars II #1. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) Reprint 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #4292636003

Mike Zeck art. This is the reissue edition with the words "Second Printing" at the bottom of the first page. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) Reprint 2 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #4292636002

2nd printing. Cover price $0.75.