Auctions: comic books June 1993

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 363 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-279A9AA-129

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The Gatherers Saga: Part 13 of 18 - "A Gathering of Hate!" Double-size issue. Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by Steve Epting. Inks by Tom Palmer. Silver foil embossed cover by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. It's all-out action in the Andes Mountains as Earth's Mightiest Heroes have at long last located Proctor's secluded citadel! The Black Knight leads the charge inside and in mere seconds the epic battle erupts! Seven fighting-mad avengers vs. Cassandra, Sloth, Magdalene, Tabula Rasa, and Proctor! The rage and fury of Dane Whitman and the Prince of Power push the Gatherers back on their heels, but the awesome power of Proctor stalls the Avengers' march to victory! During the furious fight, new details emerge about the relationship between Sersi and Proctor; and the Black Knight's connection to both of them! Could Sersi somehow be a greater threat to the Avengers than Proctor? First appearance of Deathcry. Cameo appearances by the Watcher, Empress Lilandra, Henry Pym, Bill Foster, and the Swordsman. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Black Widow, Captain America, Crystal, Hercules, Sersi, and the Vision. Second feature: One-page pin-up of the Vision vs. Proctor by Art Nichols and Hector Collazo. Third feature: One-page pin-up of the Blood Wraith. Fourth feature: One-page pin-up of Captain America vs. the Gatherers. Fifth feature: One-page pin-up of Sersi by Brian Pelletier and Tom Palmer. Sixth feature: One-page pin-up of the Anachronauts by Dan Panosian. Seventh feature: Two-page pin-up of the Avengers vs. the Gatherers by Art Nichols, Hector Collazo, and Harry Candelario. (Note: The letters page previews George Perez's 30th anniversary Avengers poster in the typeset background.) 48 pages. Cover price $2.95.

Batman Grendel (1993) 1 CBCS 9.8 SS Matt Wagner

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Matt Wagner.

Label #22-0668043-006

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BATMAN/GRENDEL pits the relentless determination of the Dark Knight Detective against the diabolic methodology of Hunter Rose, the first incarnation of Matt Wagner's now-classic creation, Grendel. While Bruce Wayne and Hunter Rose play power games in Gotham's high society, Batman finds himself up against a new and vicious foe of uncanny intellect and evil intent, one more than capable of testing the Dark Knight's formidable skills to their limits. Written and illustrated by Grendel creator Matt Wagner. Painted cover by Wagner. Prestige Format. Co-published by DC and Comico, the Comic Company. Cover price $4.95.

Bloodshot (1993 1st Series) 5 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1289662022

Bloodshot's war with the mob forces him into an impossible situation. In the year 4002, Rai faces a similar dilemma and only 'The Blood of Heroes' can save him from certain doom. "Blood On the Sands of Time" is written by Kevin VanHook, with art by Don Perlin and John Dixon. Characters: Benito Carboni; Bloodshot; Eternal Warriors (of 1993 and of 4002); Gino Canelli; Malev Emperor; Maria; Rai [Takao Konishi]; Rentaro Nakadai; Tony Barucci. Cover by Don Perlin and Kevin Nowlan. Cover price $2.25.

Captain Sternn Advance Comics Issue (1993) 0 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2A98398-013

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9-page preview of Captain Sternn Running Out of Time by Bernie Wrightson (script/pencils) & Shepherd Hendrix (inks). Plus: 3 pages of Wrightson's original Captain Sternn story featured in Heavy Metal in 1980. Cover by Wrightson.

Comic Art (Italian 1984 Comic Art) 104 VG 4.0

Italian series. Reprints Comics from Italy and around the world. Cover by Dave Stevens. This issue features work by François Boucq, Alejandro Jodorowsky, Leo Malet, J. Tardi, Jacques Ferrandez, Katsuhiro Otomo, Vittorio Giardino, and more. Softcover, 8-1/2" x 10-3/4", 132 pages, color and B&W, Italian language, L. 7.000 cover price.

Comics Debut (1993) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-47D43C8-001

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Comics Greatest World Pit Bulls (1993) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-3478A78-002

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#2 of Arcadia. Comics Greatest World ARCADIA WEEK 1: #1-X #2-Pit Bulls #3-Ghost #4-Monster Cover price $1.00.

Death's Head II (1992 2nd Series) 7 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-2AD1D20-033

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Cover pencils by Liam Sharp, inks by Andy Lanning. Borgs in the Hood Part the Third: Dark Ages, script by Dan Abnett, pencils by Simon Coleby, inks by Sean Hardy & Co.; Tuck saves Death's Head from being executed by Oak; Necker captures Kite. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Flash (1987 2nd Series) Annual 6 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-2B047C8-050

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The BLOODLINES Summer Annual crossover continues from Batman Shadow of the Bat Annual (1993) #1. When undercover agent Nick Kelly goes inside Central City's mob, the last thing he expects is to be attacked by hideous extraterrestrial parasites. And while the mob kingpin is horribly slaughtered, Nick miraculously survives the alien assault and discovers he now has the powers of a dark, mysterious predator himself, becoming the New Blood - Argus. Together with the Flash, Argus sets out to destroy the mob and the alien menace once and for all. BLOODLINES continues in New Teen Titans (1984) Annual #9. Written by Mark Waid, with art by Phil Hester and Aaron McClellan. Cover by Ed Hannigan, Sal Velluto and Jeff Albrecht. Cover price $2.50.

Grendel War Child (1992) 10 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-071

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Written & inked by MATT WAGNER. Pencils by PATRICK McEOWN. Wraparound cover by WAGNER. This is the big one: a story so powerful, Matt Wagner had to double the issue size just to tell it! In this special 52-page issue, we learn the final fate of Jupiter and Grendel-Prime, as Jupiter is reunited with his sister and together they take on the corrupt government headed by their mother. Cover price $3.50.

Hardcase (1993) 1A CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFB550-018

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1A has coupon for Ultraverse Premiere # 0. Cover by Dave Gibbons. Winners Never Quit, script by James Hudnall, pencils by Jim Callahan, inks by Norm Breyfogle; Hardcase was a member of the Squad, the first four ultrahumans the world has ever known; In their last battle against an inhuman foe, two members of the Squad died while another remained in a coma and the only one to survive was Hardcase; The incident caused him to change careers and become an actor; While on the set of one of his movies, he is approached by a police officer that wants an autograph and inquires why Hardcase won't return to being a superhero; Before their conversation concludes, the police officer is summoned to a bank robbery; Hardcase declines to join him and the police officer rushes ahead; As Hardcase films his next scene, he can hear gunshots from the bank robbery and goes to investigate; There he meets Head Knocker, another super-powered ultra, who is trying to rob the bank and killed several people. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Hybrids Deathwatch 2000 (1993) 2 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2BC24B4-034

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May or may not be polybagged with trading card. Thermal cover by Aron Weisenfeld and Neal Adams. Story by Neal Adams and Peter Stone. Art by Aron Weisenfeld, Alberto Saichan and Andres Klacik. Part of the Deathwatch 2000 crossover saga from Neal Adams' Continuity Comics. Genetically engineered heroes The Hybrids get their powers from alien DNA. FireBat returns, as a pawn of the Dragon's plans for the Deathwatch crisis. This series was produced with multiple variant covers and other promotional gimmicks of the time; this issue has a so-called thermal cover, printed with heat-sensitive ink which is supposed to reveal an image when handled or otherwise warmed up. Polybagged with trading card. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.50.

Jurassic Park (1993) 1A CBCS 9.4 Kane

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Label #19-2AC6C05-014

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1st printing. Collector's Edition. Gil Kane art. George Perez inks. Walt Simonson script. NOTE: $2.95 cover price with black collectors edition box; originally came polybagged with trading cards and may or may not be polybagged with cards when purchased. Cover price $2.95.

Jurassic Park (1993) 2N CBCS 9.8 Kane Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Dave Cockrum Variant.

Label #19-2A98398-067

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Gil Kane art. George Perez inks. Walt Simonson script. NOTE: $2.50 cover price. Cover price $2.50.

Megalith (1993 2nd Series) 2U CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Label #19-2BC24B4-041

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2U - Deathwatch 2000 Part 10. Wraparound cover also folds out. Shaman forces Megalith to face the real problem plaguing the planet, but not before they (along with Mite and Shealth) engage in some combat in "The Warning." CyberRad appearance. Plot by Neal Adams, story by Peter Stone, pencils by Vicente Alcazar, inks by Andre Klasic. Neal Adams cover. Does not come polybagged with trading card. Cover price $2.50.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 15 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-22F6136-088

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Story and art by John Byrne. Danny's hopes for help and training from the incredible Action MaxxTM are dashed when he visits Dollar Comics and learns the crushing reality behind his hero's "true" adventures. Meanwhile, the Next Men have caught up with Danny, only to find that the world has learned the truth about their existence! In the M4 backup feature, Mark is reunited with his... family. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Satan's Six (1993) 3 CBCS 9.6

Label #19-2A98398-108

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Cover pencils by John Cleary, inks by Armando Gil. Her Boyfriend's Back!, script by Tony Isabella and Bob Ingersoll (co-plot), pencils by John Cleary, inks by Armando Gil; Quasimodo--a former boyfriend of Dezira's--escapes from Limbo in order to find Desira; He ends up in Hollywood and becomes a mega superstar; Frightful and the others are ordered to get him back to Limbo before he blows their cover. Coffee, script and art by John MacLeod; Dishman is dumped by his girlfriend; Then he and Shirley--a friend of Betty's--have coffee together and he tells her about the troubles in his life. Item may be polybagged or unbagged. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 82 CBCS 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-082

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"Long Live Tyrant!" Guest-starring Gladiator, Beta Ray Bill, Terrax, Morg, Jack of Hearts, and Galactus. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The Silver Surfer, Gladiator, Beta Ray Bill, Jack of Hearts, Terrax, and Morg the Executioner are some of the most powerful beings in the Marvel Universe and they have all fallen before the unparalleled might of the fiend known as Tyrant. Now, Tyrant must face the Devourer of Worlds. 32 pages. Cover price $1.75.

Star Trek Deep Space Nine (1993) Ashcan 1GOLD CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Gold Foil Edition

Label #19-47C8A16-022

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Hero Premiere Edition # 1. Limited Preview Edition Ashcan # 1. Gold Foil Edition. Star Trek Deep Space Preview (1993) is published by Malibu Comics. Get a behind the scenes sneak preview of the new Star Trek Deep Space Nine comic book. Also features interviews with the creative team of Mike W. Barr and Gordon Purcell. 5.45-in x 8.25-in.

Strangers (1993 Malibu) 1A CBCS 9.6 SS Hoberg coupon inside

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Rick Hoberg.

Label #19-20638AB-005

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1A - Regular edition with coupon inside for Ultraverse Premiere #0. Jumpstart! - Written by Steve Englehart. Art by Rick Hoberg & Tim Burgard. Cover by Rick Hoberg. It is a Thursday morning at a quarter to nine, on the Powell Street Hill, in San Francisco. 59 strangers are riding a cable car on their way to work when a bolt of mysterious energy surrounds the car and irrevocably changes each one of the passengers, giving each one ultrahuman abilities. Some die instantly, their bodies unable to handle the strain. Others feel completely unaffected, the changes too small to feel. Some will become heroes, some villains. Confronted by a mysterious sorceress from the clouds who holds the key to unlocking this jumpstart event, six strangers join together to solve the secret of their origin...even if it means a fight to the death! Issue #1 features first appearances of the following Ultraverse characters: Atom Bob, Electrocute, Grenade, Lady Killer, Spectral, Yrial, Zip-Zap and the secret origin of the Night Man! Not to mention the other 53 ultrahuman passengers who will be appearing throughout the Ultraverse! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Strangers (1993 Malibu) 1A CBCS 9.6 Hoberg coupon inside

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFFCAF-040

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1A - Regular edition with coupon inside for Ultraverse Premiere #0. Jumpstart! - Written by Steve Englehart. Art by Rick Hoberg & Tim Burgard. Cover by Rick Hoberg. It is a Thursday morning at a quarter to nine, on the Powell Street Hill, in San Francisco. 59 strangers are riding a cable car on their way to work when a bolt of mysterious energy surrounds the car and irrevocably changes each one of the passengers, giving each one ultrahuman abilities. Some die instantly, their bodies unable to handle the strain. Others feel completely unaffected, the changes too small to feel. Some will become heroes, some villains. Confronted by a mysterious sorceress from the clouds who holds the key to unlocking this jumpstart event, six strangers join together to solve the secret of their origin...even if it means a fight to the death! Issue #1 features first appearances of the following Ultraverse characters: Atom Bob, Electrocute, Grenade, Lady Killer, Spectral, Yrial, Zip-Zap and the secret origin of the Night Man! Not to mention the other 53 ultrahuman passengers who will be appearing throughout the Ultraverse! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Thunderstrike (1993 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4177136014

Cover by Ron Frenz and Al Milgrom. Blood Without Glory!, script by Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz, art by Ron Frenz and Al Milgrom; A rash of carjackings in the city brings Eric Masterson and Bloodaxe to a head, with Bloodaxe coming out the victor; Determined to establish his own name and reputation, Eric changes costumes and names – Thunderstrike; During their next battle, Thunderstrike manages to disarm Bloodaxe and give him his own defeat. Silver Glitter Foil cover. 52 pgs., full color. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Ultra Monthly (1993) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2B0472B-047

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Giveaway of "ULTRA-Monthly" a magazine from inside the Ultraverse Cover price $0.50.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 101 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-28A0F27-002

"Darklight" Maximum Carnage Part 2 of 14. Guest-starring Cloak and Dagger. Script by Terry Kavanagh. Pencils by Alex Saviuk. Inks by Don Hudson. Cover by Alex Saviuk. Story continues from Spider-Man Unlimited 1. After escaping from the Ravencroft Institute, Carnage is on the loose again in New York City! And this time he has two heinous helpers at his side: Shriek and the eight-legged doppelganger! The web-slinger's first encounter with Shriek ends in a debilitating defeat. But the timely arrival of Cloak and Dagger spares the wall-crawler from further harm! However hours later inside a church, the first blockbuster battle of Maximum Carnage erupts! Spider-Man and Cloak and Dagger vs. Shriek, Carnage, and the doppelganger! Who will draw first blood? And who will be the first casualty? The carnage has only just begun. Story continues in Amazing Spider-Man 378. Cameo appearances by the Demogoblin and Venom. (Note: The Maximum Carnage storyline was reprinted in 1994 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man Maximum Carnage.) 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 70 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-40F076C-074

Part 2 of 3 - Tooth and Nail! Guest-starring Jubilee and Rogue. Written by Larry Hama. Art by Dwayne Turner and Richard Bennett. In the Savage Land, Wolverine Jubilee and Rogue, out numbered and overmatched, fight for their lives against Sauron and the Mutates. 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.75.

X-Force (1991 1st Series) 23 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2A9668F-075

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"Compromising Positions" Cover art by Greg Capullo. Compromising Positions, script by Fabian Nicieza, pencils by Greg Capullo, inks by Harry Candelario; X-Force rescues teammates from the Externals; guest-starring Professor X, Deadpool, Domino, Gideon, and Weapon Prime (Tigerstryke, Double Trouble, Yeti, and Killjoy). Cover price $1.25.