Auctions: comic books May 1987

Justice League America (1987) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4632155003

Direct Edition. When terrorists take the U.N. General Assembly hostage, Doctor Light (Kimiyo Hoshi) calls on the newly formed Justice League for help in "Born Again". Plot and breakdowns by Keith Giffen, script by Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Kevin Maguire, inks by Terry Austin. Batman, Guy Gardner, Black Canary, Mr. Miracle, Oberon, Captain Marvel, Martian Manhunter, Blue Beetle, Dr. Fate, Maxwell Lord. Maguire/Austin cover. Cover price $0.75.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 7N VF 8.0

Newsstand Edition. "Long Live the King" - Written by Mike Carlin. Art by Ron Wilson and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Ron Wilson and Al Milgrom. Their names are Clamp Champ, Faker, Ninjor, Blast-Attak and Scareglow! They're the tyrant Skeletor's latest -- and greatest -- team of merciless marauders! What happens when they clash with He-Man and his noble defenders of Eternia is...explosive! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

Suicide Squad (1987 1st Series) 1D FN/VF 7.0

Direct Edition. Cover art by Howard Chaykin. Trial by Blood, script by John Ostrander, pencils by Luke McDonnell, inks by Karl Kesel; Amanda Waller organizes a mission to take down the Jihad before they can attack the U.S. Bob Greenberger talks about how this series was developed. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 217D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4634607022

Direct Edition. "Folly's Gambit!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Jackson Guise and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Walt Simonson & Bob Wiacek. In the wake of the Mutant Massacre affair (see Uncanny X-Men #210-213), the team has brought their wounded to Muir Island for rehabilitation. After an argument between Callisto and Dazzler, Alison heads into to town to blow off some steam. She ends up having an encounter with the unstoppable Juggernaut that may have deadly consequences for the X-Men's newest member. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.