Auctions: comic books January 1981

Marvel Spotlight (1979 2nd Series) 10 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-4085E0B-010

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Marvel Spotlight on Captain Universe - "Double Jeopardy!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art and cover by Steve Ditko. Get ready for the strangest Captain Universe adventure yet as and get two heroes for the price of one! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Includes a full-page Dr. Strange ad by Frank Miller (at one point he was scheduled to become the regular artist on the series). Cover price $0.50.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 25 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D8DDAD-025

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Mentallo! The Fixer! And the horror called..."Deathbirth!" Written by Bill Mantlo and Pat Broderick, with art by Pat Broderick and Armando Gil. Plus: a "Tales of the Microverse" story, where Baron Karza's origin is revealed, by Bill Mantlo, Pat Broderick and Armando Gil. Cover by Pat Broderick. Cover price $0.50.

Moon Knight (1980 1st Series) 3 VF 8.0

"Midnight Means Murder!" Written by Doug Moench. Art by Bill Sienkiewicz. Moon Knight confronts killer whose unorthodox methods may prove to be the masked avenger's undoing. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.50.

Spidey Super Stories (1974) 50 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4416374008

She-Hulk Cover price $0.50.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 43D CGC 9.6 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #3948500016

Direct Edition. The Empire Strikes Back: Part 5 of 6. "Betrayal at Bespin!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Archie Goodwin. Art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. After their narrow escape from the pursuing Empire Fleet, the crew of the Millennium Falcon sets down on the Cloud City of Bespin for repairs. Lando Calrissian, proprietor of the floating facility, is an old friend of Han's. But he is an old friend with some dark secrets. Meanwhile, Luke's training under the tutelage of the Jedi Master, Yoda, is cut short when the young padawan senses that his friends are in great danger. Against Yoda's better judgement Luke races to Cloud City and the stage is set for the greatest battle between the forces of good and evil. Includes 5 pin-ups by Terry Austin, Michael Golden, John Byrne, Marie Severin, and Frank Miller. Cover price $0.50.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 43N CBCS 9.8 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Label #0010422-AA-014

Newsstand Edition. The Empire Strikes Back: Part 5 of 6. "Betrayal at Bespin!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Archie Goodwin. Art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. After their narrow escape from the pursuing Empire Fleet, the crew of the Millennium Falcon sets down on the Cloud City of Bespin for repairs. Lando Calrissian, proprietor of the floating facility, is an old friend of Han's. But he is an old friend with some dark secrets. Meanwhile, Luke's training under the tutelage of the Jedi Master, Yoda, is cut short when the young padawan senses that his friends are in great danger. Against Yoda's better judgement Luke races to Cloud City and the stage is set for the greatest battle between the forces of good and evil. Includes 5 pin-ups by Terry Austin, Michael Golden, John Byrne, Marie Severin, and Frank Miller. Cover price $0.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 141D VG 4.0 Direct Variant

Direct Edition. Days of Future Past: Part 1 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The New Brotherhood of Evil Mutants set out to assassinate a prominent senator, and if the X-Men can't stop them the fate of mutantkind will be sealed. Get your first glimpse of the dystopian post-apocalyptic future that will come to pass if Xavier's dream dies. Welcome to "Days of Future Past!" NOTE: 1st appearances of Rachel Summers (Phoenix II), Senator Kelly, Mystique, Destiny, Avalanche, and Pyro. Cover price $0.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 141N VF- 7.5 Newsstand Variant

Newsstand Edition. Days of Future Past: Part 1 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The New Brotherhood of Evil Mutants set out to assassinate a prominent senator, and if the X-Men can't stop them the fate of mutant-kind will be sealed. Get your first glimpse of the dystopian post-apocalyptic future that will come to pass if Xavier's dream dies. Welcome to "Days of Future Past!" NOTE: 1st appearances of Rachel Summers (Phoenix II), Senator Kelly, Mystique, Destiny, Avalanche, and Pyro. Cover price $0.50.