Auctions: comic books July 1986

Airboy (1986 Eclipse) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4420419012

See also Airmaidens, Skywolf, Target: Airboy, and Valkyrie. Script by Chuck Dixon, Pencils by Tim Truman, Inks by Tom Yeates Out of retirment comes the high-flying, Golden Age hero, Airboy. This time, it's David Nelson's son, Davy, Jr. that, with the trusted aid of Hirota, his father's manservant, rights the wrongs! It's non-stop, thrill-a-minute action that everyone has come to expect from Chuck Dixon. In this issue: Chapter 1 "On Wings of Death" in which Davy's father is brutally murdered by a mysterious attack on his home, and Chapter 2 "Phoenix" in which Hirota tells Davy of his father's legacy and in which Davy agrees to take on the mantle of Airboy! Cover price $0.50.

Airboy (1986 Eclipse) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4420419013

See also Airmaidens, Skywolf, Target: Airboy, and Valkyrie. Script by Chuck Dixon, Pencils by Tim Truman, Inks by Tom Yeates Out of retirment comes the high-flying, Golden Age hero, Airboy. This time, it's David Nelson's son, Davy, Jr. that, with the trusted aid of Hirota, his father's manservant, rights the wrongs! It's non-stop, thrill-a-minute action that everyone has come to expect from Chuck Dixon. In this issue: Chapter 1 "On Wings of Death" in which Davy's father is brutally murdered by a mysterious attack on his home, and Chapter 2 "Phoenix" in which Hirota tells Davy of his father's legacy and in which Davy agrees to take on the mantle of Airboy! Cover price $0.50.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 269 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-34264BD-009

"The Once and Future Kang!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. In timeless limbo Earth's Mightiest Heroes and their long-time foe, Kang the Conqueror, are captives of the chief council Kang! However, the Lion of Olympus cannot be held for long in a simple paralysis beam! When Hercules breaks free, chaos breaks loose! The Avengers assemble to battle the chief council Kang, while the 41st century Kang also attacks his Kang-brother! Confusing indeed! But in the land of limbo things are seldom what they seem. And eventually the true orchestrator of events is revealed! With Ravonna by his side, Immortus stops the fighting and makes everything all right. Or does he? The Avengers aren't so sure, but of course only time will tell. Flashback cameos by the Fantastic Four, Doctor Doom, and the Pharaoh Rama-Tut. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Sub-Mariner, and the Wasp. (Notes: Immortus appears next in Avengers West Coast 48. The significance of this three-part story was the return of Kang the Conqueror as a major villain for the Avengers. This issue sets the stage for many great future encounters.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Care Bears (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 5 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4411882005

Join the Care Bears in their magical home, the incredible land of Care-A-Lot. In this issue, Hugs and Tugs, two young Care Bears, feel like nobody cares and end up with two kids who feel the same way. And when Tugs throws a story star in the air, the four friends see the story of the first Care Bear in "The Very First Care Bear," "Goodbye to Peaceful Valley" and "How It Will Be." Script by Stan Kay and art by Howard Post & Roberta Edelman. Cover price $0.75.

Dark Horse Presents (1986) 1A CGC 9.8 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #1220444007

1st printing. An anthology of original stories. First appearance of Concrete and Black Cross. Cover by Chris Warner. Black Cross [Part 1], script and art by Chris Warner; A soldier, haunted by memories of his past and injustices in the present, turns his back on his assignment. Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, script and art by Paul Chadwick; After finding himself in a new super-strong, rock hard body and donning the name Concrete, Ron Lithgow solicits on television for ideas regarding what he might do with his new body. Mindwalk, script and art by Randy Stradley; A shady telepath is coerced by government employees to ferret secrets from the mind of an ailing old man. Brighter!, script and art by Paul Chadwick; A young woman considers the possibilities afforded to her by her mutation, an ability to project light and create images. Back-cover Concrete illustration by Paul Chadwick. 36 pgs., B&W. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Elvira's House of Mystery (1986 DC) 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #20-24EC60A-007

New! Improved! More shock and schlock with the Mistress of the Dark! Tales written by Joey Cavalieri, Rory Metcalf and Robert Kanigher, and drawn by Mark Beachum, Tom Grindberg and Dick Ayers! Cover by Beachum. Cover price $0.75.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4379386019

Comic book based on the popular animated series. When a meteorite crashes into the Evergreen Forest, Skeletor wants it as it will give him the power he needs to smash his enemies. So He-Man and company have to get to that meteorite first. But there is a lot that stands in their way in Falling Stars. Script by Mike Carlin and art by Ron Wilson & Dennis Janke. Cover price $0.75.

Peter Porker the Spectacular Spider-Ham (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 8 CBCS 9.4 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 3/23/2021. Direct Edition.

Label #21-21F617C-024

Cover by Joe Albelo. "Pigs Over Tokyo, or Kimono My House," script by Steve Mellor, pencils by Tony Salmons, inks by Joe Albelo; Raymond Bear reports on Jacques Gooseteau's brush with terror, so Jonah calls Peter and the three interns into action, and they go to Japan, where they witness the emergence of Hog-zilla!; The monster goes on an eating binge, so the army sends in Mechano-Hog-Zilla, but the robot is defeated; Spider-Ham defeats the monster, but the director Cur-Asawa hires him, and our heroes head for home. "Silver Squirrel," script by Mike Mellor, art by Steve Mellor; The Watchdog introduces us to The Silver Squirrel, a reprehensible character who zaps everyone and everything by use of the Power Cosmic. After several zaps, The Watchdog gets fed up, and turns the Squirrel into a silver-plated water fountain. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.