Auctions: comic books August 1984

Legion of Super-Heroes (1984 3rd Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4510194013

"Here a Villain, There a Villain..." Beginning a new era in the lives of the Legionnaires! The Legion's first deluxe format issue opens the door on a suspenseful, very mysterious and exciting five-part epic destined to be a classic! The Legion of Super-Villains is back--with a plan to destroy the Legion and the universe! Light Lass is kidnapped, the prisoners of Takron-Galtos are broken out, Micro Lad makes trouble, Chameleon Chief, Ronn Karr and other nasties battle our heroes--and Dream Girl's lot is the worst, for she has had a vision that a Legionnaire will die! Written by Paul Levitz and Keith Giffen, with art and cover by Keith Giffen and Larry Mahlstedt. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.25.

New Teen Titans (1984 2nd Series) New Titans 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4498458013

"Shadows in the Dark!" Part 1 of 5. Written by Marv Wolfman and George Perez. Art and cover by George Perez. Modern masters Marv Wolfman and George Perez take the next generation of heroes to the next level in this new prestige format series. Nightwing, Wonder Girl, Cyborg, Changeling, Jericho, Starfire, and Raven will be challenged like never before as the forces of darkness are aligning against them. Plus on the far side of the universe, a spaceship streaks toward Earth from Starfire's home planet, Tamaran. What news does this alien envoy bring, and how will it effect the future of the Teen Titans? Cover price $1.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 184D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4426010004

Direct Edition. "The Past...of Future Days!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green. In light of the U.S. Government's passing of the Mutant Control Act, a weapon to deal with the situation is created by one of their own. Valerie Cooper and Raven Darkholme (a disguised Mystique) enlist the help of the man called Forge. Plus, Rachel Summers (last seen in the classic "Days of Future Past" storyline from Uncanny X-Men #141-142) has arrived in the present searching for the X-Men, but instead comes face-to-face with the psychic-vampire Selene! Note: First appearance of Forge. Cover price $0.60.