Auctions: comic books 1970-1985, graded by CGC

The Barks Collector covers the works of Carl Barks, an artist widely recognized as the best Disney duck artist. Issue #17 includes: a letter from Barks; Hud ?Hired' Donald Duck for $99,999 by Bill Drummond; In Donaldismo Veritas by Hans Von Storch; a piece on "Raven Mad" (Walt Disney Comics & Stories #265) by Fred Stewart; Barks for Beginners by John Nichols; and more. Includes art by Barks. Cover art by David Clarvis. 24 pgs. April, 1981. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

The Barks Collector covers the works of Carl Barks, an artist widely recognized as the best Disney duck artist. Issue #18 includes: 4th Congress of German D.O.N.A.L.D. by Klaus Spillman; The Barks "Hookey" Stories by Andrew Lendacky; a piece on Carl Barks Convention: Summer of 1982; a farcical piece on Donald Duck facing morals charges by Bill Paul; Transcontinental Ducks (with photos) by John Nichols; and more. Includes art by Barks and Ron Kasman. Cover art by Ken Holden. 24 pgs. July, 1981. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Where is Duckburg!?! Cover price $1.25.

28 pages. b&w. 7 x 8 1/2. Cover price $1.25.

November 1983. Cover price $1.25.

The Carl Barks Collector is a fan magazine, based on the works of comic book artist Carl Barks. This issue features: "Gladstone Gander in the Magic Land, OR Winning IS a Form of Work," 14 pages. List of comics with Gladstone stories. Book review of "Donald Duck and His Nephews" from Abbeville Press. Checklist of Donald Duck Comic featuring covers by Carl Barks. Exotic languages and Writing in the stories of Carl Barks, with charts on the languages, hieroglyphics, and alphabets created by Barks. Letters page. Cover price $1.25.

Double issue. "Interview" with Gyro Gearloose; article, "A Wind of the Spirit: Cultural Paths in Search of Transcendental Truths: As Evidenced by the Ducks and the Tralla Lallians"; Barks trivia contest; and more. 8.5-in. x 10.75-in.; black and white; 28 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Collects the best of "The Barks Collector" 1982-1983. Softcover Fanzine, 8" x 10.5", 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

1st Edition - 1st printing. By Wayne Douglas Barlowe, Ian Summers, and Beth Meacham. Featuring full color identifications of great aliens from Science Fiction literature. Softcover, 144 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $7.95.

1st Edition - 2nd and later printings. By Wayne Douglas Barlowe, Ian Summers, and Beth Meacham. Featuring full color identifications of great aliens from Science Fiction literature. Softcover, 144 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $7.95.

A spoof of ECs Haunt of Fear in which animals get the advantage over humans. In a story by Doug Moench with art by Dave Hunt, a farmer who enjoys beheading chickens gets his comeuppance. Included in Paul Gravetts 2008 book The Worlds Weirdest Comic Books. Mature readers. Black and white; 44 pages. Cover by Alfredo Alcala. Cover price $1.00.

The Story of Thomas John Barnardo (1845-1905), the philanthropist, and his charitable institution for children. 20 Pages, Full color

Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Based on The Flintstones, the classic animated series. Barney & Betty Rubble in: "Bedlam in Bedrock"; "A Duel Personality"; "Romeo Rubble"; and "The Winner!" Plus: Jokes in the 1-page "Boners, Moaners and Groaners"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Camping Trip. The Fast Friend; Barney dreams and remembers the first time he and Fred (then called Freddy) met. Classmate Reunion. Which Wings? text story. The Bum Wheel. Based on The Flintstones, the classic animated series. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.25.

"Lover's Liberation"; The guys take on the women's lib movement. "Havin' A Ball"; Barney accidentally glues his bowling ball to his hand before a big tournament. "Betty's Birthday!"; Barney gets a part-time job as a parachute tester. "Vacation Sight!"; Barney buys a vacation home that ends up being in a swamp. Based on The Flintstones, the classic animated series. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

A New Hat For Barney!; Barney tries to spruce up his house. Out Of Sight; Barney gets the wrong pair of glasses. The Guest; Fred stays at Barney's house after Wilma throws him out. Scheme For A Day!; Betty is mistaken for a millionaire heiress. Based on The Flintstones, the classic animated series. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.25.

"The New Look," pencils by Hiram Walker, inks by Richard Reichart; Barney gets a makeover. "Un-Real Estate," pencils by Hiram Walker, inks by Richard Reichart; When Fred sees Barney trying to sell his house he tries to stop him. "Insurance Insurance," pencils by Hiram Walker, inks by Richard Reichart; Barney has trouble getting rid of an insurance salesman. "Good-Bye Cruel World"; Barney accidentally covers himself with cranberry jelly and Betty thinks he has died. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Stories by unknown. Art by Hiram Walker and Richard Reichart. Based on The Flintstones, the classic animated series. Barney & Betty Rubble in: "The Wait Program"; "The Great Chase"; "Picnic"; and "Wreckmate"! Plus: 1-page text story "Blackboard"! Characters in this issue: Barney Rubble; Betty Rubble; Bamm-Bamm Rubble; Fred Flintstone; Wilma Flintstone; Pebbles Flintstone. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Stories by unknown. Art by Hiram Walker, Richard Reichart and unknown. Based on The Flintstones, the classic animated series. Barney & Betty Rubble in: "Tone-Deaf" (artists unknown); "Funny Man"; "Sick Leave"; "Phony Baloney"; and "Travel Trouble"! Plus: "Boners, Moaners and Groaners" 1-pager. Characters in this issue: Barney Rubble; Betty Rubble; Fred Flintstone; Wilma Flintstone; Rock Roll. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Based on The Flintstones, the classic animated series. Barney & Betty Rubble in: "A Bad Day"; "Shortage"; "The Scheme"; and "Easy Come Easy Go"! Plus: 1-page text story "Vacation Time"! Characters in this issue: Barney Rubble; Betty Rubble; Fred Flintstone; Wilma Flintstone. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Fred Himes. Stories by unknown. Art by Fred Himes and unknown. Based on The Flintstones, the classic animated series. Barney & Betty Rubble in: "Birdman of Bedrock"; "Penny for Your Thoughts" with art by Fred Himes; "Divinin' We Fall"; "Change in Fashions"; "Art Italian Style"; and "Fire Power"! Plus: 2-page Lok the Elf text story "The Spider's Web" by Nicola Cuti (script) and Frank Roberge (art). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Cover art by Fred Himes. Common Scent starring Barney Rubble, Hoppy, Masto McNeat, and Tyrone. Kung Phew. It's a Gas. Sho' Biz starring Fred Flintstone, Barney Rubble (also as "El Barnito" and "Mister Smack"), Johnny Cardstone, Lola Voom Voom, Betty Rubble, and Wilma Flintstone. The Bee Rider text story starring Lok the Elf by Nicola Cuti, art by Michael "Mike" Zeck. Think Thin!, art by Fred Himes. Easy Life; Barney is distracted by reading a comic book. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Fred Himes. Stories by unknown. Art by Fred Himes and unknown. Based on The Flintstones, the classic animated series. In this issue: Betty & Barney win dance lessons; Barney brings an anteater to a picnic; a supposed treasure map leads instead to giant turtle eggs; and more! Stories: "Twinkle Toes"; "Big Wind"; "Guest of Honor"; "Fish Tale" (artist unknown); "Flat Tired"; "Lo-o-ong Distance" (artist unknown); "Side View"; "X-Pert Advice"; and "Hot Air"! Plus: 2-page text story "Jungle Stories"! Characters in this issue: Barney Rubble; Betty Rubble; Fred Flintstone; Wilma Flintstone; Mr. Twinkletoes; Pebbles Flintstone; Bamm-Bamm Rubble; Hoppy. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Fred Himes. "Li'l Gink"; Barney has a bad dream about a joke telling creature called Little Gink. "Big Shot," art by Fred Himes; When Dirk Dimple stops for the weekend Fred and Barney are not very happy about it. "Over Time," art by Fred Himes; Mr. Slate bit off more than he can chew. "High Tide," art by Fred Himes; Barney's short cut doesn't work out well. "A Sticky Situation" text story with Lok the Elf, script by Mike Pellowski, art by Jim Hanley. "Sticky Subject," art by Fred Himes; Barney accidentally performs as the lead singer of the rock band The Galloping Boulders. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Stories by unknown. Art and Cover by Fred Himes. Based on The Flintstones, the classic animated series. Barney & Betty Rubble in: "Party Crasher"; "Musclebound Toes"; "He Went That-A-Way"; "Flip Your Lid"; "Hot Music"; "Double Exposure"; and "Feelin' Jumpy"! Plus: 2-page Arnold the Stork text story "Deliverance" by Joe Molloy (script) and Jim Hanley (art). Characters in this issue: Barney Rubble; Betty Rubble; Fred Flintstone; Wilma Flintstone; Bamm-Bamm Rubble; Hoppy; Dino; Professor McNutt. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Stories by unknown. Art and Cover by Fred Himes. Based on The Flintstones, the classic animated series. Barney & Betty Rubble in: "Magic Anyone?"; "Clean Livin'"; "Time Out!"; "Unwelcome Guest"; "Home Tweet Home"; "Tall Tail"; and "Boom-a-Wrong"! Plus: 2-page Captain Salty text story "Treasure In the Fish Tank" by Mike Pellowski (script) and Jim Hanley (art). Characters in this issue: Barney Rubble; Betty Rubble; Fred Flintstone; Wilma Flintstone; Bamm-Bamm Rubble; Hoppy; Mrs. Van der Loot. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Stories by unknown. Art and Cover by Fred Himes. Based on The Flintstones, the classic animated series. Barney & Betty Rubble in: "Close Shave"; "Soap Queen"; "Dino-Mite"; "Sour Note!"; "A Full House"; and "Pit Stop"! Plus: 2-page text story "Ahmed's 3 Wishes" with art by Mike Zeck. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Fred Himes. Stories by unknown. Art by Fred Himes and unknown. Based on The Flintstones, the classic animated series. Barney & Betty Rubble in: "Eyetooth Witness" (artist unknown); "Overtime Snooze"; "Wet Paint"; "Tall Yarn"; "Monday Punch" (artist unknown); "Expert Movers"; and "Quick Dip"! Plus: 2-page Lok the Elf text story "Sunday's Surprise" by Joe Molloy (script) and Tom Fisher (art). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.