Auctions: comic books 1983

Action Comics (1938 DC) 544D FN 6.0

Direct Edition. Special 45th anniversary issue. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dick Giordano. "Luthor Unleashed!", script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; Barely alive after his latest fight with Superman, Luthor heads to Lexor to recover, where he meets his son for the first time; Meanwhile, back on Earth, one of Luthor's robots takes revenge in his master's stead. Luthor illustration by George Perez. Happy 45th Anniversary, Superman! article by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Congratulations, Superman! illustration by Joe Shuster. "Rebirth!", script by Marv Wolfman, art by Gil Kane; With Superman's unwitting help, Brainiac escapes his prison, experiences the depth and breadth of the universe, and reforms as an entirely new kind of being; Then Brainiac lures Superman to Systus 2, where he robs the hero of his powers, and greets him in his new form for the first time. The New Brainiac illustration by Ed Hannigan and Dick Giordano. 68 Pages, Full Color, $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Alien Worlds (1982 1st Series) 2 FN 6.0

Three tales written by Bruce Jones. Featuring a beautiful woman on a mission! A close encounter! Wishes coming true! Some twists and turns! "Aurora" art & story by Dave Stevens, "Vicious Circle" art by Ken Steacy, "A Mind of Her Own" art by Bruce Jones. Cover by Dave Stevens. Cover price $1.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 236 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4668535020

Direct Edition. "Death Knell!" Part 4 of 4. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Frank Giacoia. The web-slinger, Tarantula, and Will-O'-the-Wisp battle from cover to cover across Manhattan...for the life of the Brand Corp's executive director! The four men involved will share a soul-changing experience, but only three will live to talk about it. A gruesome ending for all. Final appearance of the (first) Tarantula. Cameo appearance by Joe Robertson. (Notes: The Will-O'-the-Wisp appears next in Web of Spider-Man 50. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Evan Dorkin. This story was reprinted in Spider-Man Magazine 6.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 238A CGC 9.4 Tattooz included

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4641226012

IMPORTANT: Issue 238A HAS the Lakeside Skin Tattooz insert. Direct Edition. First appearance of the Hobgoblin in "Shadow of Evils Past!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and John Romita Sr. (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and John Romita Sr. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! And the beginning of the long secret identity mystery of the Hobgoblin! After escaping from the web-slinger, a bank robber stumbles upon an underground hideout of the (deceased) Green Goblin! Not knowing what to do with his discovery, the small-time hood shows the secret lair to an underworld associate! Unfortunately for the wondrous wall-crawler, the devious associate knows exactly what to do: resurrect the Green Goblin...with a twist! And a short time later a new super-villain is born! The Hobgoblin! Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameo by Norman Osborn (aka the Green Goblin). (Notes: The secret identity of the original Hobgoblin takes many twists and turns over the next decade. Who actually operates as the Hobgoblin in this issue is revealed in the Spider-Man: Hobgoblin Lives (1997) Limited Series (written by Roger Stern). This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 257 and also in the 1992 trade paperback: the Amazing Spider-Man -- Origin of the Hobgoblin.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 238A VG- 3.5 Tattooz included

Tattoo insert damaged but tattoo present.

IMPORTANT: Issue 238A HAS the Lakeside Skin Tattooz insert. Direct Edition. First appearance of the Hobgoblin in "Shadow of Evils Past!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and John Romita Sr. (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and John Romita Sr. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! And the beginning of the long secret identity mystery of the Hobgoblin! After escaping from the web-slinger, a bank robber stumbles upon an underground hideout of the (deceased) Green Goblin! Not knowing what to do with his discovery, the small-time hood shows the secret lair to an underworld associate! Unfortunately for the wondrous wall-crawler, the devious associate knows exactly what to do: resurrect the Green Goblin...with a twist! And a short time later a new super-villain is born! The Hobgoblin! Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameo by Norman Osborn (aka the Green Goblin). (Notes: The secret identity of the original Hobgoblin takes many twists and turns over the next decade. Who actually operates as the Hobgoblin in this issue is revealed in the Spider-Man: Hobgoblin Lives (1997) Limited Series (written by Roger Stern). This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 257 and also in the 1992 trade paperback: the Amazing Spider-Man -- Origin of the Hobgoblin.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 239N VF 8.0

Newsstand Edition. "Now Strikes the Hobgoblin!" Second appearance of the Hobgoblin. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. It's the first fight between the Hobgoblin and the Amazing Spider-Man! And the all-out action begins after the web-slinger bumps into the new goblin at one of Norman Osborn's old hideouts! Spidey is very familiar with the goblin's bag of tricks! But the overmatched Hobgoblin doesn't have any idea about the wall-crawler's speed, strength, and agility! Is the Hobgoblin's criminal career going to be over before it even starts? An outstanding issue! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Madame Web, Captain DeWolff, and the Black Cat. (Notes: The Hobgoblin returns in Amazing Spider-Man 244. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 258.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Atari Force Mini Comic (1982) 5 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4665986014

Promotional comic originally given away in connection with promotion of the Atari 2600. "Galaxian", script by Gerry Conway and Roy Thomas, art by Ross Andru, Gil Kane, and Dick Giordano; Atari Force investigates their 13th world, which turns out to be an unihabited paradise; Then a ship appears carrying Aviar, a Custodian, asking why they are trespassing; After hearing their case, she escorts them to Centerworld so the First Custodians can decide whether to allow them to settle there; After they land and depart their ship, the Dark Destroyer, who was sent to this universe after its last encounter with the Atari Force, takes control of the population and attacks; Orion discovers the Dark Destroyer and Atari Force attacks the asteroid its hiding on, having to fight their way through the Custodians first; Atari Force is victorious, although the Dark Destroyer created an organic nodule in the event he was defeated that goes unnoticed as Atari Force heads back to Centerworld; After some discussion, it is decided to allow humanity to settle on planet 11435-18-2 and grant them probationary membership in the United Federation of Worlds. 5-in. x 7-in. mini comic book. 52 pgs., full color.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 233 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4668464025

"The Annihilation Gambit!" Plot by Roger Stern and John Byrne. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Byrne (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by John Byrne and Joe Sinnott. Plot continues from Fantastic Four 255. A strange and powerful force field is emanating from the Baxter Building and spreading outward across Manhattan! Who has created this massive barrier? The lord of the Negative Zone! And Annihilus plans to merge Earth's solar system with the Negative Zone and destroy everything! However, the Avengers are pulling out all the stops to penetrate the barrier including calling in the Vision and the Scarlet Witch! But when the Vision collapses inside the null-field, Earth's Mightiest Heroes go to their last option...Captain Marvel! In dazzling fashion, the newest avenger becomes a gamma ray laser beam, breaks through the barrier, and stuns Annihilus! Has Captain Marvel cleared the path to victory? Or do the Avengers need help from the FF to finish Annihilus? Story overlaps with Fantastic Four 256. Cameo appearances by the Fantastic Four, Franklin Richards, Alicia Masters, Bernie Rosenthal, and Hawkeye. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Captain Marvel, Scarlet Witch, She-Hulk, Starfox, Thor, Vision, and the Wasp. (Note: The Avengers previously battled Annihilus in Marvel Two-in-One 75.) 36 pages Cover price $0.60.

Batman (1940) 359N FN/VF 7.0

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Dick Giordano. Jason Todd becomes a continuing character in "Hunt" starring Batman, Dick Grayson, Jason Todd, James Gordon, Vicki Vale, Alfred Pennyworth, Waldo Flynn, Trina Todd, Joe Todd, and Killer Croc, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Dan Jurgens, inks by Dick Giordano; Featuring the origin of Killer Croc!; Batman searches for the whereabouts of Killer Croc while Croc himself breaks into Gotham City Jail to take care of the last obstacle in his path toward ruling the Gotham Underground. 1st comic book work by Dan Jurgens. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Batman (1940) 361N FN/VF 7.0

Newsstand Edition. First appearance of Harvey Bullock. Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Dick Giordano. "The Most Successful Species!" starring Batman, Alfred Pennyworth, Commissioner Gordon, Jason Todd, Harvey Bullock, Man-Bat, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Pablo Marcos; Jason Todd has been taken by Man-Bat, who intends to transform him into a bat-boy. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Batman (1940) 363 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4550407004

Direct Edition. Cover art by Ed Hannigan and Dick Giordano. Elegant Night Crimes, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Alfredo Alcala; Jason Todd plans on running away, Batman learns the origins of the Thief of Night and Nocturna (intro). Superman III Movie Sweepstakes. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Blip (1983 Marvel) 2 VF+ 8.5

Spider-Man photo-cover - Edited by Joe Claro. Spider-Man plays SPIDER-MAN the video game! Featuring 6 pages of Spider-man comics with Green Goblin. Plus, tips on how to win at DONKEY KONG and TRON! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

Blip (1983 Marvel) 2 FN+ 6.5

Spider-Man photo-cover - Edited by Joe Claro. Spider-Man plays SPIDER-MAN the video game! Featuring 6 pages of Spider-man comics with Green Goblin. Plus, tips on how to win at DONKEY KONG and TRON! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

Blip (1983 Marvel) 3 FN/VF 7.0

Water spots.

Edited by Joe Claro. Video games in school?! Featuring PLAYER'S CHOICE: A review of ColecoVision and a new substitute for the joystick. Plus, the feature Find-the-Fake: four new games that sound too good to be true - but three of them are real! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

Blip (1983 Marvel) 4 FN/VF 7.0

Edited by Joe Claro. Will computers leave video games behind? Interview with Dona Bailey, designer of CENTIPEDE. A look at TURBO, a new driving game. Plus, take the BLIP Quiz! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

Blip (1983 Marvel) 4 FN+ 6.5

Edited by Joe Claro. Will computers leave video games behind? Interview with Dona Bailey, designer of CENTIPEDE. A look at TURBO, a new driving game. Plus, take the BLIP Quiz! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

Blip (1983 Marvel) 6 FN- 5.5

Edited by Joe Claro. Learn how a video game is boen when BLIP visits Imagic Headquarters! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

Blip (1983 Marvel) 7 VF- 7.5

Edited by Joe Claro. Featuring video game tops for PacMan and Donkey Kong Jr. Includes a 6-page Hulk Story. Plus, what's new from Atari, Coleco, and Mattel. Cover price $1.00.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 197 VF- 7.5

Cover by Jim Aparo. "The Autobiography of Bruce Wayne!", script by Alan Brennert, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by George Freeman; This majority of this story is a flashback to 1955 that explains how the Earth-Two Batman cast aside Batwoman (Katherine Kane) and married Catwoman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 282 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4668534003

Bucky (Jack Monroe) becomes Nomad. FIRST PRINTING (1st printing cover has a color background and does NOT have a "Nomad" note in upper right corner). "On Your Belly You Shall Crawl, and Dust You Shall Eat!" Part 2 of 3. First appearance of Jack Monroe as Nomad. Guest-starring Nick Fury. Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Captain America is a prisoner of the Viper after being defeated by the Constrictor in the previous issue. Fortunately, Cap has a friend on the inside, SHIELD undercover agent Gail Runciter, and a friend on the outside, the new Nomad, who will both try to set him free! Can they rescue the living legend? And what catastrophe is the Viper planning for America's heartland? Cameo appearances by Spider-woman and Sam Wilson. (Note: This issue was reprinted in 1992 with a $1.75 cover price. The cover of the second printing has a silver background and contains a dog-ear Nomad' banner.) 36 pages Cover price $0.60.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 287N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4668534006

Newsstand Edition. "Future Shock!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Deathlok. Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Captain America wages a fierce battle against the re-programmed Deathlok! However, when the clone of Luther Manning merges with Deathlok, the cyborg from the future overcomes the Brand Corporation's programming and remembers that he is one of the good guys. Now will the two heroes work together. And if yes, will it be in 1983 or 1991? 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Christmas Carol HC (1983 Simon & Schuster) 1-REP FN 6.0

Signed by Greg Hildebrandt. No autograph certification is included.

2nd or Later Printing. Art and Cover by Greg Hildebrandt. Adapted from Charles Dickens' classic tale of a miser taught the true meaning of Christmas by ghostly visitors reviewing his past and foretelling his future. May have gold sticker on back cover (manufacturing). Hardcover. Mostly text with illustrations. 8" X 10". 134 pages. Full Color. Cover price $12.95.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 150 CBCS 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #20-4584293-046

Tower of Flame - Written by Michael Fleisher. Art by John Buscema and Ernie Chan. Cover by John Buscema. Conan meets a mysterious female, being pursued by mysterious people for some mysterious reason -- possibly the girl's mysterious power! Buy it and be enlightened! Characters in this issue: Conan; Baron Turb'eq (first appearance). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.60.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 196 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Canadian Price Variant.

Label #4638800023

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "Enemies" Written by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Larry Hama (Breakdowns) and Klaus Janson. Inks by Klaus Janson. Cover art Klaus Janson. Bullseye is taken by Lord Dark Wind (the inventor of the adamantium bonding process) onto a ship heading for Japan; Daredevil runs across Wolverine and the two try to track down Bullseye before he leaves the country; Daredevil lets Bullseye go to save the life of Tarkington Brown. Cover price $0.75.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 126N CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Double Cover: 1st Cover 8.5, interior cover 9.. Newsstand Edition. Note: CGC Typo on interior grade 9.0

Label #4291552002

Newsstand Edition. "State of the Union!" Written by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Alan Kupperberg. Cover by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Remember Moondragon? Remember how her arrogant personality turned her from a hero to the most incorrigible Avengers villainess of all (see Avengers [1963 1st Series] #219-220)? Well, she's in the Defenders--and Valkyrie on orders from Odin has to teach her humility and cooperation! Needless to say, our newest ensemble of Defenders is in for some growing pains as a team. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 525D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4271552004

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Dick Giordano. "Confrontation," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Dan Jurgens, inks by Dick Giordano; Batman is unsuccessful in finding the body of Killer Croc after their battle, but the Dark Knight is hesitant to declare the criminal dead; Less than twenty four hours later, an angered Vickie Vale ends her date with Bruce Wayne after Bruce, in essence, tells the news editor that their relationship is not serious; At the Sloan Circus, Robin tells Joe and Trina Todd about Killer Croc and his ties to the group that is trying to extort money from the circus. "Mob Rules! III: The Irresistible Rise of Machiavelli," script by Joey Cavalieri, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Ron Randall; Green Arrow disarms the gunsel with a mace arrow, and disarms the hood covering the mayor as well. Machiavelli beats a retreat, but crashes a Teamsters Union meeting later. 2nd appearance Jason Todd. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 526 FN+ 6.5

Direct Edition. This special 68-page square-bound giant edition commemorates Batman's 500th appearance in Detective Comics. The lead story for this issue, "All My Enemies Against Me!" kicks off with an impressive two-page splash featuring a rogue's gallery of Batman's greatest foes--17 of Gotham's worst villains. The Joker isn't depicted only because he arrives late to the council of criminals. It's one wild, book-length saga as Batman, Robin and Batgirl mix it up with the 17, plus the Joker, Catwoman and Killer Crock. This enjoyable story is written by Gerry Conway with impressive art by Don Newton and skilled inking from Alfredo Alcala. 68 pgs. Cover price $1.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 526N CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #2123175019

Newsstand Edition. This special 68-page square-bound giant edition commemorates Batman's 500th appearance in Detective Comics. The lead story for this issue, "All My Enemies Against Me!" kicks off with an impressive two-page splash featuring a rogue's gallery of Batman's greatest foes--17 of Gotham's worst villains. The Joker isn't depicted only because he arrives late to the council of criminals. It's one wild, book-length saga as Batman, Robin and Batgirl mix it up with the 17, plus the Joker, Catwoman and Killer Crock. This enjoyable story is written by Gerry Conway with impressive art by Don Newton and skilled inking from Alfredo Alcala. 68 pgs. Cover price $1.50.

DNAgents (1983) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4664298023

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Origin and introduction of the DNAgents, Surge, Amber, Tank, Rainbow and Sham, who were created in a laboratory and face their first adventures and battles and get placed in college in "Born Orphans." Script by Mark Evanier and art by Will Meugniot & Al Gordon. Cover price $1.50.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 324N FN- 5.5

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Rodin Rodriguez. The Slayer and the Slain, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Dennis Jensen; While Fiona Webb waits at the altar, Flash engages in an epic battle with Reverse-Flash and ends up killing him to save Barry's bride to be; Kid Flash makes a guest appearance; This leads to the dominant story-line of the last 26 issues, the trial of Flash for the murder of Prof Zoom. Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Intellivision ad. Warlord toy ad from Remco. Batman and the Outsiders ad, art by Jim Aparo. Meanwhile… column by Dick Giordano. Universal Monsters model kits ad from Monogram. Tron Atari 2600 ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) Canadian Price Variant 324 FN- 5.5

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Rodin Rodriguez. The Slayer and the Slain, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Dennis Jensen; While Fiona Webb waits at the altar, Flash engages in an epic battle with Reverse-Flash and ends up killing him to save Barry's bride to be; Kid Flash makes a guest appearance; This leads to the dominant story-line of the last 26 issues, the trial of Flash for the murder of Prof Zoom. Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Intellivision ad. Warlord toy ad from Remco. Batman and the Outsiders ad, art by Jim Aparo. Meanwhile… column by Dick Giordano. Universal Monsters model kits ad from Monogram. Tron Atari 2600 ad. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Further Adventures of Indiana Jones (1983) 1 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4270132007

Direct Edition. Cover art by Terry Austin. The Further Adventures of Indiana Jones, script by John Byrne, pencils by John Byrne (layouts) and Terry Austin (finished art), inks by Terry Austin; Indiana Jones goes after the Ikons of Ikammanen, "statues" of solid gold, after Charlie Dunne is murdered in the attempt; Indiana encounters Edith, Charlie's sister, and Solomon Black, who are both after the Ikons; Edith and Indiana are captured by a cult worshipping the Ikons. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 7D VF+ 8.5

First printing. Direct Edition. "Walls of Death!" - Part 2 of 2 - Guest-starring the Oktober Guard. Written by Larry Hama and Herb Trimpe. Art by Herb Trimpe and Chic Stone. GI Joe and their Russian counterparts, the Oktober Guard, must set aside their differences and work together if they are to stop a Top Secret weapon from falling into the hands of Cobra. 32 pages, FC.NOTE: This issue sports an amazing, dynamic cover. At the time this story was released, the Cold War was at its height and this was truly an amazing sight to behold - America and Russia, fighting side-by-side for the greater good. This is easily one of my all time favorite Joe tales in the history of the franchise. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 7D VF 8.0

First printing. Direct Edition. "Walls of Death!" - Part 2 of 2 - Guest-starring the Oktober Guard. Written by Larry Hama and Herb Trimpe. Art by Herb Trimpe and Chic Stone. GI Joe and their Russian counterparts, the Oktober Guard, must set aside their differences and work together if they are to stop a Top Secret weapon from falling into the hands of Cobra. 32 pages, FC.NOTE: This issue sports an amazing, dynamic cover. At the time this story was released, the Cold War was at its height and this was truly an amazing sight to behold - America and Russia, fighting side-by-side for the greater good. This is easily one of my all time favorite Joe tales in the history of the franchise. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 10D FN 6.0

First printing. Direct Edition. Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Chic Stone. "A Nice Little Town Like Ours..!" The Joes have their work cut out for them as they investigate an entire town that is a front for a Cobra operation. Featuring the 1st flashbacks of to Snake-eyes' mysterious past and ninja training. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Dr. Venom. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 11D VF+ 8.5

First Printing. Direct Edition. "The Pipeline Ploy!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. More new Joes are introduced: Gung-Ho, Doc, Snow Job, Airborne, and Wild Bill. Plus, who is the mysterious new enemy - Destro and what is the secret of the deadly HISS tanks. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 12N CGC 8.5 SS Hama

Paper: Off white to white

Signed by Larry Hama on 06/14/2024. Newsstand Edition.

Label #4459983011

First printing. Newsstand Edition. "Three Strikes for Snake-Eyes!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. Kwinn (last seen in G.I. Joe #2) returns! Plus, the 1st appearance of notorious Cobra Officer simply known as ScarFace. Stalker, Gung-Ho, Breaker, and Snake-Eyes head to South America to see what Dr. Venom and the Baroness are cooking up, but not all of them are coming back! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 13 VF+ 8.5

1st printing - "Last Plane from Rio Lindo!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. Scarlett and Hawk lead the Joes on a mission to South America to rescue Snake-Eyes, Stalker, Gung-Ho, and Breaker, but just where is Snake-Eyes? Destro seen again in shadow only. 1st appearance of Torpedo. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 14D VF+ 8.5

First printing. Direct Edition. "Destro Attacks!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. Snake-Eyes, Kwinn, and Dr. Venom attempt to escape from a sunken Cobra island bunker. Meanwhile, Destro makes his first full appearance as he plans an ambush in Springfield for the Joes. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 15D VF- 7.5

Direct Edition. First printing. "Red-Eye to Miami!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. After escaping the island bunker, can Snake-Eyes, Kwinn, and Dr. Venom work together long enough to escape South America?. 1st appearance Major Bludd (cameo). 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 15D FN/VF 7.0

Direct Edition. First printing. "Red-Eye to Miami!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. After escaping the island bunker, can Snake-Eyes, Kwinn, and Dr. Venom work together long enough to escape South America?. 1st appearance Major Bludd (cameo). 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 17REP.2ND CBCS 9.0 Witnessed Sig Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Second Printing.

Label #22-2D997FD-007

This is a second printing. All 2nd printings have a 2nd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #2 to #63. Cover price $0.60.

Grendel (1983 Comico) 2 FN- 5.5

From Desire - A Wolf (Party to a Murder) - Story, Art and Cover by Matt Wagner. Argent origin, Barry Palumbo tries to set up both Argent and Grendel (story told as flashback). Characters: Grendel; Hunter Rose; Argent; Stacy Palumbo. 36 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 10 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #2092180002

"Widow" Part 1 of 4. Guest-starring the Black Widow. Script by Ralph Macchio. Pencils (and co-plotting) by George Perez. Inks by Brett Breeding. Chapter 2 pencils by Bob Layton and Luke McDonnell. Cover by George Perez. SHIELD has a new assignment for Natasha Romanoff! And this one will take her back inside the Soviet Union! But before telling the widow about her next mission, Nick Fury details to Sam Sawyer the long history and origin of the Black Widow! Flashback cameos by the Red Guardian, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Captain America, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Goliath (aka Hank Pym), Daredevil, Spider-Man, Hercules, and Ivan Petrovich. Second story: "How Fear Came" Script by Mary Jo Duffy. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by P. Craig Russell. The adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's "The Jungle Book" continues. Special feature: This issue includes a portfolio of Brent Anderson's artwork. Five full-page illustrations/pin-ups of the Thing, Captain America, Wolverine, Shang-Chi, and Moon Knight. (Notes: The back cover features a scene from the Jungle Book adaption with art by P. Craig Russell. Printed on glossy paper. The four-part Black Widow story was reprinted in the one-shot Black Widow Web of Intrigue (1999).) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 11 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2092180003

"Back in the U.S.S.R." Part 2 of 4. Guest-starring the Black Widow. Plot by Ralph Macchio and George Perez. Script by Ralph Macchio. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by J.J. Sinnabel (aka Joe Sinnott pp. 1, 6, 8, 10-11, 17 and Jack Abel pp. 2-5, 7, 9, 12-16). Cover by George Perez and Bob Layton. Undercover in the Soviet Union, Natasha falls in love with a fellow defector only to see him killed by KGB agents! Meanwhile, a mysterious figure sets a trap for the Black Widow in Hong Kong that involves no less than six assassins! Cameo appearances by Nick Fury and Damon Dran. Second story: "Kaa's Hunting" Script by Mary Jo Duffy. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by P. Craig Russell. The adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's "The Jungle Book" concludes. Special feature: This issue includes four pin-ups: Cloak and Dagger by Terry Austin; the Hulk by Jim Shooter and Terry Austin; The Man-Thing by Bob Wiacek; and Dr. Strange by P. Craig Russell (his unpublished cover to issue #8). (Notes: The back cover features a scene from the Jungle Book adaption with art by Sandy Plunkett and P. Craig Russell. Printed on glossy paper. The four-part Black Widow story was reprinted in 2010 in the hardcover Black Widow Web of Intrigue (2009) Marvel Premier Edition.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 125D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4449480010

Direct Edition. "Yesterday and Today!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Tigra. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Kerry Gammill (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by John Romita, Jr. and Frank Giacoia. A local fast food establishment invites Tigra and Spider-Man to appear in a new advertising campaign. However, the reluctant web-slinger pulls out of the advertising shoot and leaves Tigra to do the commercials. Later on Greer Nelson is having supper at a nearby restaurant, when an old foe attacks! It's Zabo (last seen in Cat issue 1)! Can Tigra calm down the enraged Zabo? And is the wall-crawler helping or hurting the overall situation? Possible cameo appearance by the Black Cat on page six. Second story: "Cross Fire" Guest-starring Doctor Strange and the Scarlet Witch. Script by Mary Jo Duffy. Pencils by Kerry Gammill. Inks by Dan Green. A group of actors in Greenwich Village accidentally unleashes one of the fire beasts of Beliath while filming a movie. Fortunately, the Master of the Mystic Arts lives close by and the Scarlet Witch shops in the village! The avenger and the defender work together to contain the fire beast! 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 124 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #3935602021

"Retribution!" Story by Alan Zelenetz. Art by William Johnson and Mike Mignola. As Shang Chi follows the path taken by his father, Fu Manchu, he comes to the temple where the villain was trained. Here the unthinkable happens, the Master of Kung Fu is defeated. But is his spirit renewed? Cover price $0.60.

Moon Knight (1980 1st Series) 29 FN 6.0

Part 1 of 2 - "Morning Star!" Guest-starring Werewolf by Night (Jack Russell). Written by Doug Moench. Art and cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Moon Knight tries to track down Werewolf by Night before he is captured by a Satanic cult whose leader plans to use him to prove his demonic power. Includes the back-up tale "Colloquy!" By Steven Grant and Kevin Nowlan. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4638028017

Direct Edition. Regular series begins (first appearance is in Marvel Graphic Novel 4). Cover art by Bob McLeod. Initiation!, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Bob McLeod, inks by Mike Gustovich; The New Mutants get acclimated to their new home, new talents, new friends, and new teachers, unaware that they are being watched; Moira learns that Professor X has a son; and Psyche is attacked in the Danger Room by an unknown assailant; Origin of Karma. Second appearance of the New Mutants (after Marvel Graphic Novel #4). Cover price $0.60.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4638028019

Direct Edition. Regular series begins (first appearance is in Marvel Graphic Novel 4). Cover art by Bob McLeod. Initiation!, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Bob McLeod, inks by Mike Gustovich; The New Mutants get acclimated to their new home, new talents, new friends, and new teachers, unaware that they are being watched; Moira learns that Professor X has a son; and Psyche is attacked in the Danger Room by an unknown assailant; Origin of Karma. Second appearance of the New Mutants (after Marvel Graphic Novel #4). Cover price $0.60.