Auctions: comic books October 1988

Excalibur (1988 1st Series) 1D CBCS 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-2BC5393-027

Direct Edition. Part 1 of 2 – "Warwolves of London!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. NOTE: This tale picks up after the events of Excalibur: The Sword is Drawn (1988). The world believes the mutant heroes the X-Men are dead (see Fall of the Mutants). Kitty Pryde and Nightcrawler, almost fully recovered from severe injuries sustained during the Mutant Massacre, join the psychic Rachel Summers (Phoenix II), the British superman Captain Britain and his elf lover, Meggan, to form the super team Excalibur. However, dangerous adversaries are gathering and this new group will have to learn to be a team if they are going to survive the coming days. Featuring a full page pin-up of Phoenix II on back cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Widget. Cover price $1.50.

Excalibur (1988 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4041907023

Direct Edition. Part 1 of 2 – "Warwolves of London!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. NOTE: This tale picks up after the events of Excalibur: The Sword is Drawn (1988). The world believes the mutant heroes the X-Men are dead (see Fall of the Mutants). Kitty Pryde and Nightcrawler, almost fully recovered from severe injuries sustained during the Mutant Massacre, join the psychic Rachel Summers (Phoenix II), the British superman Captain Britain and his elf lover, Meggan, to form the super team Excalibur. However, dangerous adversaries are gathering and this new group will have to learn to be a team if they are going to survive the coming days. Featuring a full page pin-up of Phoenix II on back cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Widget. Cover price $1.50.

Invasion (1988 DC) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-40D9BCD-084

"The Alien Alliance!" Written by Keith Giffen and Bill Mantlo. Art by Todd McFarlane and Craig Russell. When a coalition of alien empires decide to invade planet Earth, the World's Greatest Heroes unite! But against the power of the stars aligned against them, not even the World's Greatest Heroes may be enough to save the planet this time. 80 pages, FC. NOTE: Featuring early artwork by Spawn creator Todd McFarlane. Cover price $2.95.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 18 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-023

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Bill Sienkiewicz cover Cover price $2.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 16 CBCS 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #19-47253CB-009

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"Malice: A Four Thought!" Guest-starring Mr. Fantastic and the Invisible Woman. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Ron Lim and Joe Rubinstein. To save the life of Galactus, the Silver Surfer, Reed Richards, and the Invisible Woman ventured into the heart of a black hole. But, things have really gone wrong because Sue is possessed by the Soul Gems and now wants her husband and friend dead. Witness the return of one of Marvel's most powerful villains. Plus, don't blink or you'll miss one of the most startling cameos of all. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.