Auctions: comic books published by Dark Horse

Aliens (1988 Dark Horse) 2REP.2ND CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Second Printing

Label #4292891021

Bettie Page Comics (1996 Dark Horse) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4461864003

Cover by Dave Stevens. Step right up, folks and pay attention! This is it! At long last, Bettie Page has given her blessing to this, her very first officially licensed comic book. And the man who's put it all together in this stunningly illustrated package: Dave Stevens, of course (need you ask?). Featuring three complete stories, Bettie's exploits take her from camera club misadventures to B-movie making, to meeting little green men in Central Park! FC. Cover price $3.95.

Concrete (1987) 7 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0936279014

Story and art by Paul Chadwick. One morning Concrete wakens to discover that all is not well--he has two mysterious knobs growing from his forehead! At first there are some amusing attempts to disguise his condition from the public, but when Concrete's bumps turn into horns Larry and Maureen take drastic action--forcing Concrete to starve himself. The situation worsens and Senator Douglas is called in when reporter Tawny Hill (last seen in issue #2) makes a surprise visit. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

Cyberpunk 2077 Trauma Team (2020 Dark Horse) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Significant inner well scuff(s)

Label #3804600002

Written by Cullen Bunn. Art and Cover by Miguel Valderrama. Nadia, an assistant EMT for a privately-owned business known as Trauma Team International, is the sole survivor of a failed rescue mission turned shootout. After she agrees to continue work for an upcoming extraction mission, Nadia and her new team find themselves in an even more dangerous and life-threatening situation. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Dark Horse Presents (1986) 10 FN 6.0

An anthology of original stories. Cover by Paul Chadwick. Straight in the Eye, script and art by Paul Chadwick; Concrete has agreed to help a man look for his lost brother who's last location was in the woods; The man's brother (Adam) is a stuntman who often takes enough fuel to fly and sleeps under the wing of his biplane. Masque (Part 1), script and art by Mark Badger; Two men arguing in a church in Manhattan about a man named Montoya; Cut to Newark airport where a group of what are assumed F.B.I agents are trying to find Montoya, after some squabbling he is apprehended but it turns out it's the wrong man; Montoya is then spotted and is chased into a bizarre room; The Masque appears and is subsequently shot. Sole Survivors, script by Randy Stradley, art by Tony Salmons; An Alien takes cover behind a rock and is in a Mexican standoff with another lone alien. 36 pgs., B&W. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Give Me Liberty (1990) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3806345007

Written by Frank Miller. Art and cover by Dave Gibbons. The Twenty-first Century: in the squalid corridors of a maximum security Housing Project she takes on a gangland Enforcer; on the war-torn streets of Chicago she fights the murderous Health Police; but the real trouble starts when Martha Washington turns Fifteen... FC Cover price $4.95.

Godzilla King of the Monsters Special (1987) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4349473016

Written by Randy Stradley and Steve Bissette. Art by Steve Bissette, Ron Randall, Art Nichols and Tony Salmons. Cover by Steve Bissette. The BIGGEST character of all time is back--like you've never seen him before! Plus, beginning in this issue, a series of full page pin-ups by Giffen, Moore, Vess, Vietch, Yeates, Gulacy, Chadwick, Warner, Eastman & Laird, Salmons and others! B&W. Cover price $1.50.

Grendel Cycle (1995) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0074643011

Story and art by Matt Wagner. Grand. Operatic. Powerful. Matt Wagner's Grendel, a mainstay in the comics arena for over ten years, has always been a touchstone of eclecticism and excitement. Unfortunately, many of the original stories have been long out of print and are conspicuously absent from the back-issue bins; therefore, in response to readers' demands, Matt Wagner has compiled this Grendel history book. Grendel Cycle begins with an all-new, eight-page primer, written and fully painted by Matt Wagner (Grendel: Devil Quest, Sandman Mystery Theatre), giving new readers a lavish introduction to the Grendel mythos, while refreshing the memories of those who have been there all along. This is followed by an extensive overview of the lost stories and the Grendel concept itself that combines text and new artwork by the original series artists -- Wagner, Arnold Pander (Triple*X), Bernie Mireault (The Jam), Ron Turner, John K. Snyder III (Harlan Ellison's Dream Corridor), Jay Geldhof, Tim Sale (Batman Halloween Special, Deathblow), and Pat McEown (Grendel Tales: Homecoming) -- all returning for the first time to the characters that made them "hot." Special features include a map of the Grendel World, a timeline of events, and a cover gallery showcasing the artwork from the first 50 issues. This book is a must for every Grendel fan. Don't be the last on your block to get the full story. FC. Cover price $5.95.

Grendel Tales Four Devils, One Hell (1993) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0959606016

Written by JAMES ROBINSON. Painted art by TEDDY H. KRISTIANSEN. Cover painting by KRISTIANSEN & MATT WAGNER. Grendel returns! Hot on the heels of Matt Wagner's popular Grendel: War Child, this new series is bound to take readers by storm! In the post-apocalyptic world of the future, the Grendel clans are taking over - much to the dismay of a certain private eye who's been called in to investigate a murder, an investigation that takes him to New Orleans, where he finds himself in the middle of not one, but four Grendels...and devils they are, indeed! Not for children. Cover price $2.95.

Hellboy Seed of Destruction (1994) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4451008025

Written by Mike Mignola and John Byrne. Art by Mike Mignola. Hellboy bursts onto the film noir monster detective scene. From his apocalyptic origin in WWII England to the modern-day case of the sole survivor of a doomed Arctic expedition, Hellboy must battle vampire frog creatures and worse in his debut miniseries. Created by Mike Mignola, with script by John Byrne, and colors by Mark Chiarello. Hellboy -- World's Greatest Paranormal Investigator. Also featuring chapter one in the astounding origin of Monkeyman and O'Brien, the most dynamic duo since a talking scientific genius (who also happens to be an ape) and a beautiful, super-strong blonde (who also happens to be a scientist) teamed up to battle extra-dimensional menaces while looking for a way to return Monkeyman to his home dimension! Story and art by Arthur Adams. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Madman Comics (1994 Dark Horse) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4451039005

Story and art by Mike Allred. This is it! The all-new, all-exciting, bimonthly continuing series makes its triumphant return to the racks! Thrilling stories, brilliant art -- this is the one, folks! The comic-book event of the decade! In fact, this is the comic-book series you'll be telling your grandkids about. This first issue begins with a six-page introduction that finds Frank (a.k.a. Madman) having his brain waves recorded, explaining much of what's gone on in the previous series. Then, the main story, "Crash Course for the Ravers," involves creatures from outer space who crash into the outskirts of Snap City as local street beatniks are altered by an unknown element found in the city's sewers. Madman's world contains robots, aliens, mad scientists, and monsters. This comic boasts the best of action-adventure, science fiction, mystery, and romance. Thirty-two pages of cover-to-cover comics, and a splendid color back cover by none other than Frank Miller (Sin City)! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Masters of the Universe Revelation (2021 Dark Horse) 1A CGC 9.8 Sejic

Paper: White

Label #3926896003

Written by Kevin Smith & Various. Art by Mindy Lee. Cover by Stjepan Sejic. This is the official comic book prequel to the upcoming Netflix television show written by Executive Producers Kevin Smith and Rob David and episode writer Tim Sheridan and featuring art by Mindy Lee (Crimson Lotus). Following a vicious Orlax attack on his father King Randor, He-Man learns the creature is linked to the origin of the sword of power. To save Randor and put an end to the chaos He-Man embarks on an epic journey that pits him against his longtime foes Skeletor and Evil-Lyn, and sees Teela take the reins of a powerful legacy. The official prequel to the upcoming Netflix show! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 21 VF/NM 9.0

NOTE: 1st appearance of Mike Mignola's Hellboy (1st full app. in comic books) - Faith: Part 3 of 4 - Story and art by John Byrne. Cover by Mike Mignola. Guest-starring Hellboy. When Legends clash! (Or crossover!) Presenting the first "official crossover" within the Legend line -- the Next Men meet Mike Mignola's HELLBOY! Danny is actually the lucky one to have his path cross that of the World's Greatest Paranormal Investigator, in a segment drawn by guest Legend star Mike Mignola. Meanwhile, we present the life of Christ as seen through the eyes of Jack, whose imagination infuses the well-known story with some familiar faces. In the ongoing saga of Mark, a.k.a. MIV, we find out just what he's been doing during the missing seven years of his life. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

Sin City A Dame to Kill For (1993) 1A CGC 9.8 SS Miller Miller

Paper: White

Slab: Significant inner well scuff(s)

Signed by Frank Miller on 2/24/16

Label #1286737007

1st printing - Story and art by Frank Miller. In Sin City, it's easy to hide from the present, but impossible to forget the past. Frank Miller makes a return trip to Sin City and brings eager readers along for the ride. On the way, meet Dwight, a photographer who specializes in hard-to-get shots... the incriminating kind. The kind that lead to messy, expensive divorces. Dwight's doing his best to forget the past, and was doing a pretty good job until the phone rang. Sin City: A Dame to Kill For #1 is another no-holds-barred, chiaroscuro excursion to the favorite city of Frank Miller, winner of the National Cartoonists' Award for Best Comic Book of 1992. This premiere issue features cover-to-cover story and a special mystery guest. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Sin City Just Another Saturday Night (1998) 1 CBCS 9.6 SS Miller

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Frank Miller on 3/12/2017. Has COA.

Label #17-12739B3-006

Story and art by Frank Miller. It began as an ordinary Saturday night for Marv. He started out at Kadies, watching Nancy's show and having a few drinks, but everything after that is a blur. What is he doing in the projects with a fresh shoulder wound and in the midst of an automobile accident? Before this appears in the upcoming Booze, Broads, & Bullets collection, catch the reprinting of Frank Miller's Sin City Wizard 1/2, featuring brand new front and back covers spotlighting the incomparable Nancy Callahan! Now, if Marv could just remember where he got those gloves. . . 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Star Wars (1998 Dark Horse 1st Series) 1A CBCS 9.8 Kelly

Paper: White

Label #21-262F0EB-009

Prelude to Rebellion: Part 1 of 6 – Written by Jan Strnad. Art by Anthony Winn and Robert Jones. Ki-Adi-Mundi is a Jedi Knight of formidable power and influence, but not on his own homeworld of Cerea. Most of the planet's citizens are happy to continue their low-tech lives of simplicity, isolated from the Republic, but a new generation of Cereans crave speeder bikes and starships, and are prepared to fight their elders for them! How can a Jedi take up arms against his own children? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Star Wars (1998 Dark Horse 1st Series) 50 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-30661D6-036

by JOHN OSTRANDER, JAN DUURSEMA, HADEN BLACKMAN, SCOTT ALLIE, and STEPHEN THOMPSON cover by JON FOSTER Kamino under attack! 64-page special fiftieth issue! Two months after the Battle of Geonosis...w ith the forces of the Republic and the armies of the Confederacy of Independent Systems stalled in a series of indecisive battles, the Separatists risk a devastating strike at the heart of the Republic's war machine: they attack the cloning facility on Kamino! Their hope is to permanently destroy the Republic's ability to create new clones for its army. The Republic's defense rests on a squadron of Jedi Starfighters and a battalion of Jedi-led clone troopers within the facility itself. It's a battle fought on three fronts ? in space, on the ground, and underwater! A massive 64-page battle epic! Star Wars: Republic reveals events in the time period between Episode II and Episode III ? the Clone Wars! If you're wondering what happens next after Attack of the Clones, this is where you find the answers! FC, 64pg . . . $5.99 Cover price $5.99.

Star Wars Clone Wars (2008 Dark Horse) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-40B63E2-023

Written by Henry Gilroy. Art by Ramon K. Perez & Dan Parsons. Cover by Kilian Plunkett. Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi have discovered the dastardly plot of Count Dooku: the entire population of the planet Kiros is in danger! Along with fresh new Padawan Ahsoka Tano, Anakin and Obi-Wan have liberated the droid-occupied planet and halted its destruction, but the native Togruta people have disappeared. Now, our Jedi must find the missing citizens, before Count Dooku can carry out his master plan! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Star Wars Dark Empire Preview (1996) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-25FF9E2-008

Star Wars Dark Force Rising (1997) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-25FF9E2-010

Written by Mike Baron. Art by Terry Dodson and Kevin Nowlan. Cover by Mathieu Lauffray. The Empire is dying, perhaps in its final throes. But like a dog near death, that's when it is most dangerous, when it will lash out with nothing to lose. The ruthless warlord Grand Admiral Thrawn may have found just the firepower needed to take a bite out of the New Republic: Some two hundred Dreadnaught heavy cruisers, lost to hyperpsace in the days of the Old Republic. Luke, Leia, Han, and Chewbacca may be up against more than they bargained for, but it's not the first time the odds have been stacked against them! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Star Wars Dawn of the Jedi (2011 Dark Horse) 1B CGC 9.8 Flores 1:5 Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover

Label #4446805001

Limited 1 for 5 Variant Cover by Gonzalo Flores (W) John Ostrander (A) Dan Parsons On the planet Tython, in the center of the galaxy, an order of warrior monks strives to maintain peace and to balance the mysterious power known as the Force. But a stranger is coming-one who will destroy both peace and balance, and open the galaxy to exploration and conquest. This is where it all begins! John Ostrander and Jan Duursema of Star Wars: Legacy fame reveal the mythic age of the Jedi's beginnings! Cover price $3.50.

Star Wars Jedi Council (2000) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s); Significant inner well scuff(s)

Label #4251361003

by Randy Stradley, Davide Fabbri, and Christian Della Vecchia; cover by Davide Fabbri The Jedi task force sent to the Yinchorri system is met with a hostile reception, and they soon find themselves facing overwhelming odds on three different worlds. Meanwhile, back on Coruscant, a Yinchorri suicide squad attacks the Jedi Temple itself, fighting to the last being and taking as many Jedi with them as they can. Behind all of these events, Yoda detects a controlling hand, but he cannot detect its source... On sale July 19 FC, 32pg (2 of 4) Cover price $2.95.

Star Wars Tales of the Jedi (1993) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4016325006

Written by Tom Veitch. Art by Chris Gossett and Mike Barreiro. Cover by Dave Dorman. Before the rise of the Empire, before the legendary exploits of Luke, Han, and Leia, there was a galaxy linked together by the newly formed Republic and the roaming warriors of legend -- the Jedi Knights! Journey back four thousand years before Star Wars: A New Hope and learn of the time when the Jedi Knights were the most powerful, most respected force in the galaxy. A time when many worlds and civilizations fell to the Dark Side of the Force, and the only hope of millions of innocent beings were the legion of Jedi sworn to protect them. A time of great adventure -- and greater danger! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Star Wars The Jabba Tape (1998) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-262F0EB-020

Written by John Wagner. Art and cover by Kilian Plunkett. With Jabba the Hutt dead, a swarm of greedy Hutt relatives descend on Tatooine ready to claim their piece of Jabba's vast criminal empire. But Big Gizz and Spiker, Jabba's swoop-riding thugs, have their own agenda for a hidden ship full of Jabba's most precious art treasures. Unfortunately, the ship is protected with a security program modelled on Jabba himself! Collecting the serialization from Topps' Star Wars Galaxy Magazine. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Tank Girl (1991 Dark Horse) Vol. 1 1 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #4362736011

Beer and killer kangaroos and bashed-out brains and belly buttons and presidents and cutouts and anarchy and more beer and cigs and bar-b-q (s) and parties and explosions and breasts and demons and more beer and...most important...Tank Girl! Written by Alan Martin and Jamie Hewlett, with art and cover by Hewlett. Cover price $2.25.