Auctions: comic books June 1982

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 229 VF- 7.5

Direct Edition. Nothing Can Stop the Juggernaut!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. One of the classic Spider-Man stories of the bronze age! Black Tom Cassidy is tired of losing to the X-Men and thinks that having Madame Webs powers on his side would reverse his fortune! So he sends his indestructible friend to grab her! But Madame Web foresees the danger and calls her wall-crawling friend to save her! And in the middle of Manhattan, the Amazing Spider-Man meets the Juggernaut...for the life of Madame Web! This may become one of the web-slingers greatest victories...or one of his bitterest defeats. A two-part masterpiece! Cameo appearances by Wong, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, and Betty Brant Leeds. (Notes: The Juggernaut previously appeared in Spider-Woman 38. Betty Brant was last seen in Amazing Spider-Man 197. This story was reprinted in 1989 in the trade paperback: The Sensational Spider-Man -- Nothing Can Stop the Juggernaut; and also in Spider-Man Magazine 3.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 229 FN/VF 7.0

Direct Edition. Nothing Can Stop the Juggernaut!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. One of the classic Spider-Man stories of the bronze age! Black Tom Cassidy is tired of losing to the X-Men and thinks that having Madame Webs powers on his side would reverse his fortune! So he sends his indestructible friend to grab her! But Madame Web foresees the danger and calls her wall-crawling friend to save her! And in the middle of Manhattan, the Amazing Spider-Man meets the Juggernaut...for the life of Madame Web! This may become one of the web-slingers greatest victories...or one of his bitterest defeats. A two-part masterpiece! Cameo appearances by Wong, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, and Betty Brant Leeds. (Notes: The Juggernaut previously appeared in Spider-Woman 38. Betty Brant was last seen in Amazing Spider-Man 197. This story was reprinted in 1989 in the trade paperback: The Sensational Spider-Man -- Nothing Can Stop the Juggernaut; and also in Spider-Man Magazine 3.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 229MJ VF 8.0

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. The Juggernaut versus Madame Web in "Nothing Can Stop the Juggernaut!" Script by Roger Stern, pencils by John Romita Jr., inks by Jim Mooney. Cameos by the X-Men, the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, and Wong (Dr. Strange's servant). Romita Jr./Al Milgrom cover. Cover price $0.60.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 183D VF+ 8.5

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. Child's Play, script by Roger McKenzie and Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; A young girl on drugs takes a dive out of her school window and dies, and her brother, DD and the Punisher are all trying to track down the dealer responsible; Matt proposes to Heather; Hogman [Peter Grunter] is the guest villain. The last few pages are probably penciled by Janson from Miller breakdowns. This story was originally scheduled for issue 167 but delayed because the Comics Code did not approve it in its original form. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 183N CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Small piece of fuzz inside lower back side of slab.

Label #4575725001

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. Child's Play, script by Roger McKenzie and Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; A young girl on drugs takes a dive out of her school window and dies, and her brother, DD and the Punisher are all trying to track down the dealer responsible; Matt proposes to Heather; Hogman [Peter Grunter] is the guest villain. The last few pages are probably penciled by Janson from Miller breakdowns. This story was originally scheduled for issue 167 but delayed because the Comics Code did not approve it in its original form. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 183N FN 6.0

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. Child's Play, script by Roger McKenzie and Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; A young girl on drugs takes a dive out of her school window and dies, and her brother, DD and the Punisher are all trying to track down the dealer responsible; Matt proposes to Heather; Hogman [Peter Grunter] is the guest villain. The last few pages are probably penciled by Janson from Miller breakdowns. This story was originally scheduled for issue 167 but delayed because the Comics Code did not approve it in its original form. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 1D VG+ 4.5

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Direct Edition. Giant size issue - "Operation: Lady Doomsday!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe and Bob McLeod. Cobra is a sinister terrorist organization bent on world domination! There is only one thing standing in their way - GI Joe, the free world's elite strike force and a band of highly trained super soldiers who fight for freedom, justice and the American way. Yo, Joe! 1st appearance of Hawk, Snake-eyes, Scarlett, Clutch, Rock 'n' Roll, Stalker, Breaker, Flash, Grand Slam, Short-Fuse, Grunt, Cobra Commander and the Baroness. Includes back-up story "Hot Potato!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Don Perlin and Jack Abel. Starring Snake-eyes, Scarlett, and Rock 'n' Roll. Also includes a 2-page diagram of "The Pit," the G.I. Joe Command Center. 52 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 1N VF- 7.5

Newsstand Edition. Giant size issue - "Operation: Lady Doomsday!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe and Bob McLeod. Cobra is a sinister terrorist organization bent on world domination! There is only one thing standing in their way - GI Joe, the free world's elite strike force and a band of highly trained super soldiers who fight for freedom, justice and the American way. Yo, Joe! 1st appearance of Hawk, Snake-eyes, Scarlett, Clutch, Rock 'n' Roll, Stalker, Breaker, Flash, Grand Slam, Short-Fuse, Grunt, Cobra Commander and the Baroness. Includes back-up story "Hot Potato!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Don Perlin and Jack Abel. Starring Snake-eyes, Scarlett, and Rock 'n' Roll. Also includes a 2-page diagram of "The Pit," the G.I. Joe Command Center. 52 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Super Hero Contest of Champions (1982) 1N CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #2092180006

Newsstand Edition. "Chapter 1: A Gathering of Heroes!" Guest-starring every super hero in the Marvel Universe. Story by Mark Gruenwald, Bill Mantlo, and Steven Grant. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Pablo Marcos. Cover by John Romita, Jr. and Bob Layton. The world's super heroes mysteriously disappear from Earth and then reappear in a giant arena in outer space. The Grandmaster and Death herself have decided to use the Earth's super heroes as pawns in a game they are playing against one another. If the Grandmaster wins the game, his brother, the Collector, will be restored to life. Both the Grandmaster and Death select 12 heroes to fight for their side and find the four pieces of the golden globe of life. Whichever team finds the most pieces wins! (Notes: Contest of Champions was the first Marvel Limited Series. The last two pages of this issue begin an index listing and description of each Marvel super hero.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Silver Surfer (1982) 1-Shot 1 FN+ 6.5

Cover by John Byrne and Tom Palmer. Escape--To Terror!, script by John Byrne and Stan Lee, art by John Byrne and Tom Palmer; The FF help Surfer break the barrier of Galactus, ending his exile on earth & granting him the freedom to roam the spaceways once again; The Surfer returns to Zenn-La to reunite with his love Shalla-Bal but finds that after he betrayed Galactus on earth, the world eater devastated his home world in retaliation; Informed by the survivors that Shalla-Bal was captured by the demon Mephisto, the Surfer flies back to earth & battles the monster in his own realm for her freedom; Beaten but still victorious, Mephisto returns Shalla-Bal to her home world while the Surfer is again trapped on earth. 52 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Tales of the New Teen Titans (1982) 1D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4661409009

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Direct Edition. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by George Perez, embellishes by Brett Breeding. Cyborg pin-up by Perez. Cover by Perez. Victor Stone tells the other Titans about his past, relating his animosity towards his father, running with the wrong crowd, and the events that turned him into "Cyborg." 25-page tale. Appearances by Robin, Wonder Girl, Kid Flash, Starfire, Changeling, Raven. Cover price $0.60.

Tales of the New Teen Titans (1982) 1D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4661409013

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Direct Edition. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by George Perez, embellishes by Brett Breeding. Cyborg pin-up by Perez. Cover by Perez. Victor Stone tells the other Titans about his past, relating his animosity towards his father, running with the wrong crowd, and the events that turned him into "Cyborg." 25-page tale. Appearances by Robin, Wonder Girl, Kid Flash, Starfire, Changeling, Raven. Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 158D VF 8.0

Direct Edition. 2nd appearance of Rogue. "The Life that Late I Led...!" Guest-starring Carolyn Danvers (former Ms. Marvel) and the Starjammers. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Bob Wiacek. The Brotherhood of Evil Mutants return. Plus, Carol Danvers comes face-to-face with the mutant that stole her memories and amazing super-human abilities - Rogue (in her 2nd appearance)! Don't miss this major turning point in the life of the former Ms. Marvel. Plus, Havok is reunited with his father. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 158D VF 8.0

Direct Edition. 2nd appearance of Rogue. "The Life that Late I Led...!" Guest-starring Carolyn Danvers (former Ms. Marvel) and the Starjammers. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Bob Wiacek. The Brotherhood of Evil Mutants return. Plus, Carol Danvers comes face-to-face with the mutant that stole her memories and amazing super-human abilities - Rogue (in her 2nd appearance)! Don't miss this major turning point in the life of the former Ms. Marvel. Plus, Havok is reunited with his father. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 158D VF 8.0

Direct Edition. 2nd appearance of Rogue. "The Life that Late I Led...!" Guest-starring Carolyn Danvers (former Ms. Marvel) and the Starjammers. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Bob Wiacek. The Brotherhood of Evil Mutants return. Plus, Carol Danvers comes face-to-face with the mutant that stole her memories and amazing super-human abilities - Rogue (in her 2nd appearance)! Don't miss this major turning point in the life of the former Ms. Marvel. Plus, Havok is reunited with his father. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

World's Finest (1941) 280 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4672752004

52-page giant. Superman and Batman star in "General's Scarr's Army of Crime" (script by Cary Burkett, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Bob Smith), Green Arrow in "Harmony and Discord" (script by Joey Cavalieri, pencils by Trevor Von Eeden, inks by Lary Mahlstedt), Hawkman in "Now you Czemm, Now You Don't" (script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Frank Chiaramonte), and the (Captain) Marvel family in "The Secret of the Freeman Brothers" (script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Don Newton, inks by FrankChiaramonte). Origin of Kid Eternity and Captain Marvel Jr. Buckler cover pencils, Steve Mitchell cover inks. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.