Auctions: comic books June 1981

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 171 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4385453004

Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. In the Kingpin's Clutches, script and pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Matt goes undercover and joins the Kingpin's gang so he can steal the info Fisk has collected on the underworld; Kingpin catches him in the act and beats him senseless; During the Kingpin's exchange with the men holding his wife, Vanessa is apparently killed; this issue marks the first actual meeting between DD and The Kingpin. 32 pgs. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Dazzler (1981) 4 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-27C178C-019

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The Dazzler and the Fantastic Four battle Doctor Doom in "Here Nightmares Abide." Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Frank Springer, inks by Danny Bulanadi and Armando Gil. Springer cover. Cover price $0.50.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 141 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-3246A82-005

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1st appearance of Omega Men. "The Lurkers in the Shadow." While vacationing in Canada, Green Lantern and Carol Ferris are captured by the Omega Men, who make their first appearance. Script by Marv Wolfman, art by Joe Staton. Cover by George Pérez. Cover price $0.50.

Ka-Zar the Savage (1981 Marvel) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-27D449D-037

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Cover art by Brent Anderson. "To Forgive Dephine!", script by Bruce Jones, pencils by Brent Anderson, inks by Carlos Garzon; Ka-Zar and Shanna crash with the Pangean bird folk!; New ground is crossed in their relationship. Hostess Twinkies Cakes ad, "The Charge Of The Rhinos!" starring Iron Man. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 101 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4416401021

"Not Smoke, Nor Beads, Nor Blood!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. After stumbling upon an assassination attempt, Shang Chi is set on an adventure that brings him into direct conflict with the Yakuza. Cover price $0.50.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 30 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D8DDAD-030

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Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the Microverse! "Home Sweet Homeworld!" is written by Bill Mantlo and Pat Broderick, with art by Pat Broderick and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Pat Broderick. Cover price $0.50.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 70N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4418461005

Newsstand Edition. "Luck and Death!" Guest-starring Colleen Wing. Story by Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Kerry Gammill and Ricardo Villamonte. Power Man and Iron Fist head south to discover how drugs are being smuggled into Florida from South America. Colleen Wing comes along for the trip and finds more than she bargained for. Cover price $0.50.

Tales of the Green Lantern Corps (1981) 2 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-11F72CB-010

1st appearance of Nekron. Cover art by Brian Bolland. Defeat!, script by Mike W. Barr (plot) and Len Wein (script), pencils by Joe Staton (breakdowns) and Frank McLaughlin (finished art), inks by Frank McLaughlin; the Green Lanterns battle Krona's army as Krona intends to revert the universe to its Primal Atom state and destroy OA. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $1.25.