Auctions: comic books January 1979

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 188 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4308198024

"The Jigsaw is Up!" Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (layouts) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Dave Cockrum and Terry Austin. After laying low for a few months, Jigsaw wants to return to a peaceful life of crime...by avoiding any and all super-heroes! So the disfigured hitman picks an easy target for his next caper: a midnight boat cruise around Manhattan! But poor Jigsaw doesn't know that a group of long-time friends have decided to take the boat ride too! Namely Flash, Sha Shan, Harry, Liz, Mary Jane, Betty, and Peter! Once Jigsaw grabs Harry and Liz at gunpoint, the wondrous wall-crawler swings into action! And Jigsaw's worst nightmare comes true: another clash with the Spectacular Spider-Man! Cameo appearances by John Jameson and Aunt May. (Notes: Jigsaw formerly appeared in Amazing Spiderman 162 and returns in the first issue of the Punisher Limited Series (1986). The letters page includes a lengthy letter from comics writer Kurt Busiek.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 156 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4520639001

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Rubinstein. The Avengers (Captain America, the Black Widow, the Beast) and Hercules guest star in Ring of Death!, script by Roger McKenzie, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Klaus Janson; Matt slips into a coma and has to fight for his life against himself; Death-Stalker makes his move. Hostess Fruit Pie ad; Captain Marvel Meets the Dreadnought. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Fantasy Commentator 29 FN 6.0

Volume 4, Issue 1 - Winter, 1978-1979. Softcover, 8.5-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 48 pages on white paper. Cover price $3.00.

Spidey Super Stories (1974) 38 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4448141004

"The Scorpion Scare!" Story by Bill Mantlo, Deborah November, and Michael Siporin. Art by Winslow Mortimer, Don Perlin, and Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema. The sinister Scorpion terrorizes Aunt May. Includes the 1-page features "Meet the Scorpion," "Ask Aunt May,"and "Wit of the Webslinger." Includes the back-up tale "The Last Dance!" Guest-starring Ms. Marvel. Plus, Spidey teams with the Fantastic Four in "Don't take the 'A' Train!" Featuring the clip and collect Spidey Stamp: #22 Scorpion. Cover price $0.35.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 117 FN+ 6.5

"Psi War!" Misty Knight cameo. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. It's the origin of Professor Charles Xavier! In a time before the X-Men, Xavier ran into another mutant whose mental abilities rivaled his own. Witness the battle that decided the fate of mutant and mankind for generations to come. NOTE: 1st appearance of the Shadow King. Cover price $0.35.