Auctions: comic books August 1993

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 380D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EDE368-014

Direct Edition. Guest stars galore! "Soldiers of Hope" Maximum Carnage Part 11 of 14. Guest-starring Captain America, Deathlok, Firestar, Iron Fist, and Nightwatch. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Mark Bagley (breakdowns) and Randy Emberlin (finishes). Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 103. The ranks of the good guys are growing! The wall-crawler, star-spangled avenger, living weapon, Demolisher, and Firestar scour the city looking for Carnage's gang of killers! And it doesn't take long to find one of them! Shriek is raising cain all by herself on the Upper East Side! But this could be an opportunity to divide and conquer! Can Spider-Man and Captain America silence Shriek? Meanwhile inside the Statue of Liberty's torch, Nightwatch and Morbius attempt to rescue Venom from Carnage's clutches! However, the nocturnal heroes will have to defeat the Demogoblin, doppelganger, and Carrion first! Story continues in Spider-Man 37. Cameo appearances by the Black Cat and Cloak. 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

Armor (1993 2nd Series) 3U CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2BC24B4-006

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Unbagged without card. Deathwatch 2000, Part 15. Story by Neal Adams and Peter Stone. Art by Brian Apthorp, Alberto Saichan, Nelson Luty and Neal Adams. Wraparound Tyvek cover by Michael Golden. Part of the Deathwatch 2000 crossover saga from Neal Adams' Continuity Comics. As the Deathwatch saga draws to a close, Armor, Silver Streak and Scarlet Streak race to prevent the Dragon from starting a nuclear holocaust. But the Dragon himself moves against them, preventing Armor from stopping one missile. Unbagged without trading card. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.50.

Batman (1940) 497D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4271181002

This is the direct edition with the overlay cover. Bane breaks Batman's back in Batman KnightFall Part 11. Home turf does not prove an advantage when Bane breaks Batman's back in the Batcave in "The Broken Bat." KnightFall continues in Detective Comics (1937- ) #664. Written by Doug Moench. Pencils by Jim Aparo. Inks by Dick Giordano. Cover by Kelley Jones. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

Batman (1940) 498 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-22C365B-001

KnightFall Part 15. While Bruce Wayne laments his fate, Bane decided to wipe out all the other gangs in Gotham in "Knights in Darkness." Catwoman appearance. KnightFall continues in Detective Comics (1937- ) #665. Written by Doug Moench. Pencils by Jim Aparo. Inks by Rick Burchett. Cover by Kelley Jones. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

Catwoman (1993 2nd Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #4028591007

Bane's in charge and Catwoman's stealing on his behalf in "Life Lines Chapter 1: Rough Diamonds!" Part 1 of 4, continued next issue. Script by Jo Duffy, pencils by Jim Balent, inks by Dick Giordano. Balent embossed cover. Cover price $1.95.

Chromium Man (1994) 1B CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Ashcan Edition. (#38087/50000).

Label #19-2A98398-021

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Special Ashcan Edition. Limited to 50,000 copies. Individually numbered. Untitled story, script by John Riley, art by Adam Pollina; Kaanar is forced to reveal his true identity when his wife is caught and imprisoned for demonstrating and he is forced to use his powers to rescue her. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Comics Greatest World Catalyst Agents Of Change (1993) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-045

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#4 of Golden City. George Perez cover. Comics Greatest World GOLDEN CITY WEEK 2: #1-Rebel #2-Mecha #3-Titan #4-Catalyst (Agents of Change) Cover price $1.00.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 319A.N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4331915002

1st printing (white cover). Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Scott McDaniel. Fall From Grace Prologue: Temptation, script by D.G. Chichester, pencils by Scott McDaniel, inks by Hector Collazo and Harry Candelario; Daredevil keeps a homeless man from burning down a church; Hellspawn kills a voodoo priest; John Garrett, cyborg agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., thinks he's the President; former General Kenkoy hires Silver Sable to find his long-lost relative, Eddie. Elektra and the Kingpin make brief appearances. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Deadpool The Circle Chase (1993) 1D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-0167452-050

Direct Edition. The Circle Chase Round 1: Ducks in a Row - Written by Fabian Nicieza. Art and Cover by Joe Madureira and Mark Farmer. Sporting an outrageous cover -- an embossed figure of Deadpool is positioned leaning against a full cover sized embossed logo. This series pits Deadpool against Juggernaut, Black Tom Cassidy, Nyko and a wicked new villain, Slayback! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

Deadpool The Circle Chase (1993) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Label #3993676013

Direct Edition. The Circle Chase Round 1: Ducks in a Row - Written by Fabian Nicieza. Art and Cover by Joe Madureira and Mark Farmer. Sporting an outrageous cover -- an embossed figure of Deadpool is positioned leaning against a full cover sized embossed logo. This series pits Deadpool against Juggernaut, Black Tom Cassidy, Nyko and a wicked new villain, Slayback! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

Death's Head II (1992 2nd Series) 9 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-27C178C-038

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Payback Time, script by Dan Abnett, art by Simon Coleby; Death's Head II arrives in 2020 to confront Dr. Necker at the moment of his origin but is stopped by the Light Brigade who tells him that he will destroy the future timeline if he continues; Inside the AIM complex, Death's Head I battles Minion but is killed, thus paving the way for the creation of his successor; Bette Noir sends Death's Head II back to 1993 to confront Necker at a time when it won't affect the future. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Deathmate Preview (1993) 199308A CBCS 9.4 Pink

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Pink Variant.

Label #19-2A9BC1C-077

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August - Previews edition - PINK. 5-page preview (story continues in Deathmate Yellow). "Harbinger of Death" written by Kevin Vanhook with art by Yvel Guichet. Full color, 8 pages (cover to cover), slick paper stock.

Earth 4 (1993) Deathwatch 2000 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side edge crack

Label #19-2BC24B4-031

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Story by Neal Adams and Peter Stone. Art by Vicente Alcazar and Andres Klasik. Tyvek cover by Aron Weisenfeld. Part of the Deathwatch 2000 crossover saga from Neal Adams' Continuity Comics. The heroes face the Dragon and his destructive particle accelerators in a final battle for the fate of the Earth. Originally issued polybagged with a trading card. Final issue of the series; followed by Earth 4 (1994) #1. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.50.

Exiles (1993 1st Series Malibu) 1A CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Label #19-2AF890E-018

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Standard cover; no cover enhancements. Steve Gerber writer with Tom Mason art. Cover price $1.95.

Freex (1993 Malibu) 2 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Label #19-2AFB550-012

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Cover by Ben Herrera. Blown Apart, script by Gerard Jones, pencils by Ben Herrera, inks by Mike Christian; The Freex first meeting ends in fights and arguments; Pressure leaves and is confronted by police officers; Before they can arrest her or she can resist, a person named Rush runs by and grabs her; Rush, an ultra with the ability of super speed, informs Pressure that she could use her powers for money, even if it may be breaking the law; Meanwhile, the other members of Freex try to come to terms with their situation while some of them reflect on their origins. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 139 CBCS 6.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D2905B-030

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GI Joe and the Transformers: Generation 2: Part 1 of 4 - "Realignments!" Story by Larry Hama. Art by Chris Batista. The mighty Megatron arrives at Castle Destro and is not pleased with what he finds. But if Cobra Commander can somehow reason with the Cybertronian giant, Cobra may obtain a powerful new foe that could turn the scales in their war against GI Joe. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

Hardcase (1993) 3 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFB550-021

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Cover inks by Rod Ramos. Hard Decisions, script by James Hudnall, pencils by Jim Callahan, inks by Rodney Ramos; Choice is still with Hardcase and that makes the president of the Choice Corporation very nervous; He is counseled by J.D. Hunt and Rex Mundi; Rex Mundi decides to send the Omega Team, a group of mercenaries, to recapture Choice; Meanwhile, Hardcase and Choice are at Hardcase's home speaking with Detective Brown about the events that transpired earlier that day; When the media arrives, Hardcase and Choice leave the house and head to the beach. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Hybrids Deathwatch 2000 (1993) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Label #19-2BC24B4-035

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May or may not be polybagged with trading card. Wraparound Tyvek cover by S. Clarke Hawbaker and Dick Giordano. 10 Minutes to Dooms Day! Story by Neal Adams and Peter Stone. Art by Aron Weisenfeld, Rudy Nebres, Neal Adams 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. Horror and DevilSpawn join forces with Ms. Mystic beneath the Earth's surface to hold back the invading subterranean forces. It is the last stand against the Dragon. This series was produced with multiple variant covers and other promotional gimmicks of the time; this issue has a so-called indestructible cover, printed on a durable synthetic building material called Tyvek. Polybagged with a trading card. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.50.

Jack Kirby's Secret City Saga (1993) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Includes: Supplemental Materials.

Label #21-248C197-013

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Jurassic Park (1993) 4 CBCS 9.6 Polybagged Variant

Paper: White

Label #19-2AC6C05-020

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Gil Kane art. George Perez inks. Walt Simonson script. NOTE: $2.95 cover price; originally came polybagged with trading cards and may or may not be polybagged with cards when purchased. Cover price $2.95.

Megalith (1993 2nd Series) 3U CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2BC24B4-042

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3U - Deathwatch 2000 Part 16. Indestructible Tyvek cover. Wraparound cover. Megalith, Mite, Shealth, Watr, Gymcrack, Armor, Silver Streak, Urth, Fyre and Cyclone try to stop the destruction of Earth in "The Final Gathering!" Rem appearance. Plot by Neal Adams, story by Peter Stone, pencils by Ernesto Infante, inks by Alberto Saichan. Cover by Ernesto Infante and Kevin Nowlan. Inside front and inside back covers feature Michael Golden art. Does not come polybagged with trading card. Cover price $2.50.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 17 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Label #21-22F6136-090

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Story and art by John Byrne. The Next Men may have moved to the big city, but they can't escape one small town... Public notice of Dollar Comics' newest and most successful title, SpeedboyTM, leads to the arrest of the Next Men... for murder. Is Sheriff Coffey right in thinking that these new superstars are really the most dangerous menace ever unleashed on the world? Meanwhile, in M4, Mark encounters a familiar-looking woman holding a not-so-familiar gun. Plus: The Next Men (and someone who looks a lot like... Marv?) rendered by the award-winning creator of Sin City, Frank Miller, in a glorious non-color "color" cover printed in its full no-logo glory on the back cover! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Scavengers (1994 Triumphant) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

(#15,072/20,000).

Label #19-2B9A632-029

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Shadowman (1992 1st Series) 16 CBCS 9.8 SS Layton/Hall

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Signed by Bob Layton on 3/26/2016 & Bob Hall on 4/29/2016.

Label #16-1C4A03D-018

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Jack reaches the Big Apple, but his troubles are just beginning. When his motorcycle is stolen and he's threatened by drug dealers, Jack knows it's time for Shadowman to make an appearance on the mean streets of New York City. "A Bite of the Apple" is written by Bob Hall, with art and cover by Bob Hall and John Dixon. Cover price $2.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 84 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-084

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Infinity Crusade Crossover. Guest-starring Thanos. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Tom Grindberg and Tom Christopher. Cover by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Story continued from Infinity Crusade #4. In order to put a stop to the Goddess and her plans, the Silver Surfer has become a living Cosmic Bomb. Story continues in Infinity Crusade #5. 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 84 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-47253CB-085

Infinity Crusade Crossover. Guest-starring Thanos. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Tom Grindberg and Tom Christopher. Cover by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Story continued from Infinity Crusade #4. In order to put a stop to the Goddess and her plans, the Silver Surfer has become a living Cosmic Bomb. Story continues in Infinity Crusade #5. 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Spider-Man 2099 (1992 1st Series) 10 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition.

Label #19-364AAAA-038

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Cover pencils by Rick Leonardi, inks by Al Williamson. Mother's Day, script by Peter David, pencils by Rick Leonardi, inks by Al Williamson; Miguel, Dana, and Gabriel visit Mrs. O'Hara, and she fakes death to get a rise out of Miguel; In a flashback we learn that Miguel was sent to an Alchemax training school by his father; We also learn that he hates his now deceased father. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Stormwatch (1993 1st Series) 0P VF+ 8.5 Clark Variant

Signed by artist J. Scott Campbell (on polybag). No certification is included.

Polybagged with card. Cover price $2.50.

Strangers (1993 Malibu) 2U CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFFCAF-051

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Unbagged copy, no SkyBox Ultraverse trading card. Hey! Hugh! Get Off'a McCloud! - Written by Steve Englehart. Art by Rick Hoberg, Tim Burgard and Larry Welch. Cover by Rick Hoberg & Tim Burgard. After a bolt of mysterious energy transforms six strangers into ultrahuman powerhouses, they follow the sorceress Yrial to a hidden city in the clouds. Determined to learn more about the source of their powers, the Strangers battle the inhabitants of the city and earn as their reward Yrial's services as a regular member of the group. In the meantime, the ruthless business tycoon J.D. Hunt has sworn to get Candy back...or destroy her. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Ultra Monthly (1993) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2B0472B-048

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Pseudo comics news magazine written from the perspective of characters in the Malibu Ultraverse. This issue: 2-page interview with Hardcase; CROSSfire column on whether to register ultrahumans or not; Ultra focus article on Prime; NEWSwatch looks at Ultra-news from around the world. Prime cover by Norm Breyfogle. Cover price $0.50.

Warriors of Plasm (1993) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2B9A632-041

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Lorca and a clone of his beloved Laygen bear witness to the abduction of ten thousand humans from Earth...of which only five survive the reengineering process in "The Sedition Agenda Part 1: Metamorphosis." Script by Jim Shooter, pencils by David Lapham, inks by Michael Witherby. Cover by Lapham. Cover price $2.95.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 0B CBCS 9.8 Printing Error Variant

Paper: White

Ivory Production Variant.

Label #22-1BB786C-006

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Printing Error Edition. This is an unintentional variant of the regular chromium cover edition. Due to variations in the application density of the white inks printed on top of the chromium background, in this printing error variant some areas that should be white instead appear yellow, cream, or beige colored. This is particularly noticeable in the Valiant logo box in the upper left corner. Contrast this with the Gold Edition, which has a speckly gold background in the Valiant logo box. Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti art. Written by Bob Layton and Jorge Gonzales. This issue does not have a card (coupon). Cover price $3.50.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 0B CBCS 9.8 Printing Error Variant

Paper: White

Ivory Production Variant.

Label #22-1BB786C-017

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Printing Error Edition. This is an unintentional variant of the regular chromium cover edition. Due to variations in the application density of the white inks printed on top of the chromium background, in this printing error variant some areas that should be white instead appear yellow, cream, or beige colored. This is particularly noticeable in the Valiant logo box in the upper left corner. Contrast this with the Gold Edition, which has a speckly gold background in the Valiant logo box. Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti art. Written by Bob Layton and Jorge Gonzales. This issue does not have a card (coupon). Cover price $3.50.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 0B CBCS 9.6 Printing Error Variant

Paper: White

Ivory Production Variant.

Label #22-1BB786C-015

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Printing Error Edition. This is an unintentional variant of the regular chromium cover edition. Due to variations in the application density of the white inks printed on top of the chromium background, in this printing error variant some areas that should be white instead appear yellow, cream, or beige colored. This is particularly noticeable in the Valiant logo box in the upper left corner. Contrast this with the Gold Edition, which has a speckly gold background in the Valiant logo box. Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti art. Written by Bob Layton and Jorge Gonzales. This issue does not have a card (coupon). Cover price $3.50.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 0B CBCS 9.4 Printing Error Variant

Paper: White

Ivory Production Variant.

Label #22-1BB786C-005

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Printing Error Edition. This is an unintentional variant of the regular chromium cover edition. Due to variations in the application density of the white inks printed on top of the chromium background, in this printing error variant some areas that should be white instead appear yellow, cream, or beige colored. This is particularly noticeable in the Valiant logo box in the upper left corner. Contrast this with the Gold Edition, which has a speckly gold background in the Valiant logo box. Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti art. Written by Bob Layton and Jorge Gonzales. This issue does not have a card (coupon). Cover price $3.50.