Auctions: comic books May 1982

Batman (1940) Mark Jewelers 347MJ CGC 9.6

Paper: White

"Mark Jewelers" Insert. Newsstand Edition

Label #4521628006

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dick Giordano. "The Shadow of the Batman starring Batman," script by Roger Slifer, pencils by Trevor Von Eeden, inks by Pablo Marcos; A small-time crook tries to convince a buddy to join in on a bank robbery, but his friend relates two tales of their biggest obstacle: the Batman. "The Impossible Murder!", script by Robin Snyder, pencils by Trevor Von Eeden, inks by Larry Mahlstedt; Batman and a security guard solve the mystery of a detective's murder. "Artifact," script by Robin Snyder, pencils by Trevor Von Eeden, inks by Larry Mahlstedt; Bruce Wayne proves that an artifact is actually a fake. Statement of ownership; Average # of copies sold previous year: 110,994. "The Nervous Nephew," script by Robin Snyder, pencils by Trevor Von Eeden, inks by Larry Mahlstedt; Alfred proves that the nephew of a friend's employer killed his uncle and made it look like suicide. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 182N FN 6.0

Newsstand Edition. "She's Alive" Written by Frank Miller. Pencils by Frank Miller (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art). Inks by Klaus Janson. Cover pencils by Frank Miller with inks by Klaus Janson. Severely distraught with grief, Matt begins to believe that Elektra is really alive and proceeds to dig her up; Punisher escapes from prison; brief appearances by the Kingpin and the Punisher. Cover price $0.60.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 271N VG 4.0 Newsstand Variant

Water damage.

Newsstand Edition. 2nd appearance of Rocket Raccoon (see Marvel Preview #7 for 1st appearance). Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. The Hulk celebrates his 20th Anniversary with one of the most offbeat stories of all. Following the events of last issue, Hulk hurtles through the void only to run into the marvelous Rocket Raccoon and his band of colorful friends. Can the Hulk aid Rocket and his crew against the machiavellian Judson Jakes and his sinister scientist, the tortoise Uncle Pyko? 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 59D CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4608748012

Direct Edition. Cover art by Walt Simonson. "Bazarre," script by Walt Simonson (plot) and David Michelinie (plot, script), pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Tom Palmer; Luke and Lando look to purchase black market TIE fighters, but then a large worm-like creature known as a Watchbeast attacks! 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 157D VF 8.0

Direct Edition. "Hide-'N'-Seek!" Part 4 of 4. Guest-starring the Starjammers. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Bob Wiacek. It's Imperial Guard vs. Imperial Guard as Kitty and Nightcrawler mount a desperate attempt to save the Earth from annihilation. Plus, can it be true, has the most dangerous force in all of creation - the Dark Phoenix - returned?! 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.