Auctions: comic books in 'Embossed Cover'

Catwoman (1993 2nd Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s); Minor side/edge crack(s); Minor crack(s) front or back, under 1"

Label #4044694014

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.

Blaze (1994) 1 CBCS 9.8 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2021. Direct Edition

Label #21-1982DFD-001

Cover pencils by Henry Martinez, inks by Bud LaRosa. A Cold Blast From Ice Box Bob!, script by Larry Hama, pencils by Henry Martinez, inks by Bud LaRosa; Johnny Blaze battles the dead Ice Box Bob who has taken possession of the local storekeeper. Events of Johnny's life "told" in a tarot card reading, script by Peter Sanderson. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 475 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-25FA6B5-015

52-page giant; collector's edition with embossed cover. Cover pencils by Lou Harrison. "Survival of the Fiercest," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by M. C. Wyman, inks by Mike DeCarlo; High Evolutionary, Thor, and the Godpack return to Wundagore, and are attacked by soldiers of Transia, who want Wundagore for themselves; They easily beat the soldiers and take them hostage against future attacks; Inside, High Evolutionary adds three more to the Godpack – Anak, Riger, and Zefra; But elsewhere, Karnivore is watching over a vicious battle among the Animutants, formerly the New Men, where savagery and brutality are prized; Thor begins to feel alienated from the Godpack and wanders off; He discovers a cave, and inside is an immobile Don Blake, in a pose of striking a cane against a rock; He awakens and sees Thor, thinking hes someone from a costume party; They hear a loud explosion, and going to investigate, discover the Animutants attacking. Guest starring the High Evolutionary. Thor gets a new costume. 52 pgs., full color. $2.00. Cover price $2.50.

Avengers West Coast (1985) 100 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4271498022

"Soul Gauntlet" Part 3 of 3. Double-sized issue. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Dave Ross. Inks by Tom Dzon. Red foil cover by Dave Ross and Tom Dzon. The Scarlet Witch leads the West Coast Avengers into Satannish's realm to rescue Mockingbird! But on the way to Satannish's dimension, Earth's Mightiest Heroes must first pass through Mephisto's domain! The five avengers successfully slip past the evil demon lord and then come face to face with Satannish and the Hangman's Lethal Legion! And there in that cold, dark, and nightmarish realm the Avengers lay it all on the line to save Mockingbird! When Mephisto joins the battle absolute chaos erupts! But that gives the Avengers a chance to escape! Will everyone make it out alive? A heartbreaking 100th issue. Death of Mockingbird. Cameo appearances by Captain America, the Living Lightning, and Tigra. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Mockingbird, Scarlet Witch, Spider-Woman, War Machine, and the U.S. Agent. First backup story: "And Make Death Proud to Take Us!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Don Hudson. Inks by Charles Barnett. A downtrodden Hawkeye recalls a happier time when he and Mockingbird battled Crossfire while searching for a suitable west coast headquarters. Second backup story: "Boys Will Be Boys" Script by Jim Novak. Pencils by Tom Tenney. Inks by Avon. Agonizing over the deaths of his parents, the U.S. Agent returns to Georgia to visit their graves. Third backup story: "Wild in the Streets!" Script by Len Kaminski. Pencils by Tom Morgan. Inks by Don Cameron. In the streets of Los Angeles, War Machine battles the Hate Monger. 64 pages Cover price $3.95.