Auctions: comic books January 1993, graded by CBCS

Battletide (1992 1st Series) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2AD1D20-010

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Starring Death's Head II & Killpower. Death's Head II & Killpower are now inextricably bonded so that they can fight on the battleworld, Colosseum. But they're not the only ones; Wolverine, Dark Angel, Psylocke & Hercules are just a few of the other contestants. Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning. Art by Geoff Senior. Wraparound cover by Dell Barras. Cover price $1.75.

Deathlok (1991 1st Series) 19 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-27C178C-024

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Cover pencils by Walter McDaniel, inks by Jimmy Palmiotti. Siege, script by Gregory Wright, pencils by Walter McDaniel, inks by Kim DeMulder; John Kelly downloads his consciousness into one of the Cyberwarrior cyborg bodies and begins calling himself Siege; Deathlok, Siege and the Wild Pack continue to battle Cybertek's Cyberwarriors. 36 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

Digitek (1992 Marvel) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2AD1D20-035

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To battle the Bacillicons! Guest-starring Deathlok. After the Protosilicon is stolen from Northstar Labs, Digitek and his bewildered wife, Sam, set out to find the assailants. They succeed and find themselves face to face with the Bacillicons, walking, talking, killing products of an advanced computer virus. Written by John Tomlinson and Andy Lanning. Painted art and cover by Dermot Power. Cover price $1.95.

Doom 2099 (1993 Marvel) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-27C178C-046

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When Doom suddenly arrives in Latveria in 2099, he finds he must contend with Tiger Wylde, the new man in charge, in "Muses of Fire!" Script by John Francis Moore, art & foil cover by Pat Broderick. Cover price $1.75.

Grendel War Child (1992) 6 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-075

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Written & inked by MATT WAGNER. Pencils by PATRICK McEOWN. Cover by WAGNER. Even as Laurel Kennedy and Heath preside over the official mourning of the heir to the Khan, young Jupiter Assante and his captor are indeed alive and, well...on the run. Beneath a strangely deserted and overgrown castle, Grendel and Jupiter are set upon by a group of mutated casualties of the nuclear winter, a group carrying a decided grudge against manipulators of modern technology. A mysterious band of soldiers arrives in time to add another surprising twist to the story. For our heroes, it's a case of out of the frying pan and into the fires of the "Devil in Hell"! Cover price $2.50.

Magnus Robot Fighter (1991 Valiant) 20 CBCS 9.8 SS Shooter/Layton

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Witnessed Sigs: Jim Shooter on 3/26/2016 & Bob Layton on 5/15/2016.

Label #16-1C52C57-065

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This issue features an untold chapter from Magnus' youth when, during his training with 1-A, he becomes tired and despondent. So 1-A takes Magnus on a vacation and that leads to adventure and danger in "Hit or Kiss." Script by Jim Shooter & Fred Pierce and art by Ernie Colon. Cover price $2.25.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 11 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-22F6136-085

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Story and art by John Byrne. Russia's Project Omega attacks the mutates on two levels: with straight-ahead superhero action and through the devastating truth. The Next Men learn more than they wanted to know about their origins and their tie to the out-of-control Russian mutates. Meanwhile, Danny learns what it means to live a "normal" human life. Then, in part four of "M4," Mark does a change of face... literally. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Psycho Killers (1992) 10 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2AD1FA5-039

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Dean Corll Cover price $2.95.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 77 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-077

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"Turnabout!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Jack of Hearts. Firelord and Airwalker cameos. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The criminal Nebula, granddaughter of the mad Titan, Thanos, is loose. Plus, witness the startling return of one of the Silver Surfer's deadliest foes. 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Spawn (1992 Image) 7D CBCS 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-248E175-003

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Direct edition. "Payback!" Part 2 of 2. Created, story, and art by Todd McFarlane. After barely surviving his encounter with the cybernetic juggernaut known as Overtkill, Spawn decides it's time to break out the heavy artillery. Using his special forces training and an arsenal of state of the art weaponry, Spawn proceeds to dismantle one of the most dangerous villains in the Image Universe. Thus cementing his role as a force to be reckoned with in the IU. Cover price $1.95.

Superman (1987 2nd Series) 75U CBCS 8.5 Black Memorial Unbagged Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Collector's Edition.

Label #23-2A9AEDB-008

This is an unbagged version of Superman 75 Black Bag Memorial Edtion. 1st printing. Doomsday! Part 7 of 7. "Doomsday!" Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding. Here it is, the issue that rocked the DC Universe. An unstoppable force named Doomsday crash landed on Earth and has cut a swath of death and destruction across the country, all the way to Metropolis. Even the Justice League, the world's premiere super-team, was powerless before this creature's might. Now one man stands defiantly in Doomsday's way and vows that the creature's insanity stops here. Superman fights his strongest opponent to the death in the streets of Metropolis. NOTE: The event of "The Death of Superman" was so huge that it was reported on by the national media. - Odinson, Lonestar Comics Archivist Cover price $2.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 296U CBCS 9.4 Unbagged No Card

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-3478A78-041

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X-Men X-cutioner's Song part 9. UNBAGGED: X-Cutioner's Song: Part 9 of 12. "Crescendo!" Guest-starring X-Factor and X-Force. Story by Scott Lobdell. Art by Brandon Peterson and Terry Austin. Story continued from X-Men #15. Cyclops and Jean make a daring escape attempt only to make a startling discovery about their whereabouts. The X-Men continue their uneasy alliance with the villain Apocalypse. Meanwhile, Wolverine, Bishop, and Cabal continue their search. Story continues in X-Factor (Vol. 1) #86. Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 65 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-40F076C-069

"State of Grace!" Guest-starring the X-Men. Nick Fury cameo. Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mark Texiera. In order to try and get over the death of Silver Fox, again, Wolverine puts himself through the wringer. 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.75.