Auctions: comic books June 1998

Gangland (1998 DC/Vertigo) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Direct Edition.

Label #21-25F6022-010

Some of the greatest names in comics contribute to this remarkable 4-issue crime-anthology miniseries, featuring a shocking painted cover (with a partial overcover) by Tim Bradstreet. In "Clean House" (written by Brian Azzarello and painted by Tim Bradstreet), a mob informant's new life takes a deadly twist; in "The Bear" (written and illustrated by Dave Gibbons), white snow runs red as old scores are settled in New Russia; in "Your Special Day" (written by Doselle Young with art by Frank Quitely), a lonely hitman stages a suicidal hit at the wedding of a Mob Boss's daughter; and in "Chains" (written and painted by Peter Kuper), a line of white powder links lives--and fates--from the Golden Triangle to the Big Apple. Mature Readers. FC, 32 pg. Rebax Format. Cover price $2.95.

Jack Kirby's Fourth World (1997) 16 CBCS 9.8 SS Byrne

Paper: White

Verified Signature: John Byrne. Direct Edition

Label #23-1C5FB35-004

Cover by Walter Simonson. Stories by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Ron Wagner & Ray Kryssing. Believing himself to be the one true son of Darkseid, Kalibak amasses a brutish army of followers and leads them to the Source Wall, ready to challenge Darkseid for control of Apokolips in a battle to the death in "Power Play"! Plus, in part 3 ("Sacrifices") of a 3-part Tales of the New Gods back-up tale, Metron's deal with Darkseid enables the mysterious New God to create the cosmos-spanning Mobius Chair. But the deal gives the evil master of Apokolips a power greater than Metron had ever imagined! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Kabuki Images (1998) 1B VF 8.0

Cover by J. Scott Campbell. Art by Mike Allred, Brian Michael Bendis, Daniel Brereton, J. Scott Campbell, Andrew Dimitt, Jay Geldhof, Ray Lago, Andy Lee, Jae Lee, David Mack, Rick Mays, Mike Mignola, James O'Barr, P. Craig Russell, Galen Showman, Louis Small Jr., Jill Thompson, Matt Wagner and Adam Warren. Kabukis origin story from issue #1 of the Image series is reprinted; various artists offer pin-ups of the characters from Kabuki. 48 pages, Full Color. Mature readers. Cover price $4.95.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 140 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-3F879FE-023

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Sun Rise and Shadow Fall: Part 1. Story by J.M. DeMattis. Art by Jon J. Muth. Norrin Radd awakens on a Zenn-La that was never visited by Galactus. He is finally able to be with his beloved Shalla-Bal, but why does she look like the Earth woman, Alicia Masters? 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 125A.D CBCS 9.8 Yu Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-279E891-011

Direct Edition. Giant-sized issue. Cover pencils by Leinil Francis Yu, inks by Edgar Tadeo. Logan's Run!, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Leinil Francis Yu, inks by Edgar Tadeo and Gerry Alanguilan; After battling all of the women in his life (and being rescued by a few as well), Wolverine confesses that he and Viper are married. 54 pgs. $2.99. Cover price $2.99.