Auctions: comic books 1996-1998

Akira (1988) 37 VF 8.0

"Evolution" As the epic battle draws to a close, the secret of Akiras power is revealed. The first English translation of Katsuhiro Otomos influential manga series. Story, art and cover by Otomo. Color by Steve Oliff. Includes a bonus story "Final Bets", written by Jo Duffy, with painted art by Mark Texeira, and a pinup by Dave Gibbons. Cover price $6.95.

Amalgam Age of Comics TPB (1996 DC/Marvel) The DC Collection 1-1ST FN 6.0

1st printing. Collects Legends of the Dark Claw (1996), Super Soldier (1996), Amazon (1996 Marvel/DC), JLX (1996), Assassins (1996 DC/Marvel Amalgam), and Doctor Strangefate (1996).

Written by John Byrne, D.G. Chichester, Ron Marz, Mark Waid, Gerard Jones, Larry Hama, and Dave Gibbons. Art by John Bynre, Scott McDaniel, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Jim Balent, Howard Porter, and Dave Gibbons. Wraparound cover by Dave Gibbons and Angus McKie.

This volume offers the six DC-published Amalgam titles from 1996!

In a monumental joint partnership between the two biggest companies in the comic book industry, DC Comics and Marvel Comics, the two publishing rivals, worked together to temporarily create new super-heroes based on the amalgamation of their greatest legends. By combining characters such as Batman and Wolverine, they created Dark Claw, a new dark vigilante who borrowed elements and powers from each of the characters' true origins.

Featured in THE AMALGAM AGE OF COMICS: THE DC COMICS COLLECTION are the adventures of these momentary collaborations such as Super Soldier (Captain America and Superman), Amazon (Wonder Woman/Storm) and JLX (Justice League and the X-Men).

Softcover, 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.95.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 408A CGC 9.2 SS Bagley Bagley

Paper: White

Signed by Mark Bagley on 4/13/24.

Label #4429526020

Cover pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Spider-Man faces Armada in Media Blizzard part 2, "Impossible, Be My Dream!", script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Larry Mahlstedt; Using the stolen D.l.T. chip, Mysterio starts MysteryVision, a TV network that turns its viewers into zombie-like addicts; Mysterio tricks the investigating Spider-Man into donning a helmet that slips adhesive film-like image-receivers onto his eye-lenses (SenSM #1, '96), making him see whatever Mysterio desires; including a sudden blizzard that freezes his web-shooters so that he knocks himself out; At Ryker's, Armada's robots help him escape; Spidey revives and sees the Jagged Skulls menacing two Blades members, Jamie and Shakim; Jamie flees, leaving Shakim to his fate but Spidey intervenes; Suddenly, Mysterio's image-receivers make the Skulls appear as monsters and Spidey knocks them all out; Other Skull members arrive, joined by Armada who wants to assist in Spidey's execution. Story is continued from Sensational Spider-Man 1 and concluded in Spider-Man 65. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 410 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4028325016

Cover pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. It's Carnage versus Spidey in Web of Carnage Part 2 of 4, "And Now - Spider-Carnage," script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Larry Malhstedt and Randy Emberlin; Spidey and Peter learn the Spider-skeleton is an actual Spider-Man clone and that Ben's girlfriend Jessica Carradine is the Burglar's daughter (SenSM #3, '96); Meanwhile, Carnage terrorizes the city even though Cletus Kasady is safe in his cell; Seeking answers, Spidey follows Ravencroft guard Dickerson to an underground super-villain-worshipping club where Dickerson sells Carnage memorabilia filched from Ravencroft; Carnage attacks the club, and battles Spidey, escaping after bringing down the roof; At the Daily Bugle, Jessica gets a job to photograph Spidey as a public menace; Spidey tails Ravencroft security chief John Jameson, discovering him possessed by the Carnage symbiote. The story continues from Sensational Spider-Man 3 and continues in Spider-Man 67. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 429 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EE03AB-002

Cover pencils by John Romita Jr. "The Price!", script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Joe Bennett, inks by Bud LaRosa and Al Milgrom; Needing money, Absorbing Man and Titania decide to seek the Daily Bugle's million-dollar bounty on Spider-Man, resulting from his beating of Norman Osborn (PPSSM #250, '97); Concerned about the price on her husband's head, MJ gets Peter to promise he won't become Spidey for a while; Daredevil seeks out Spidey to learn the truth of the Osborn attack; Emulating the Thunderbolts, Absorbing Man and Titania masquerade as new heroes "Lightning Bolt" and "Thundergirl"; Norman Osborn introduces them to the Bugle staff; At ESU, his spider-sense alerted, Peter becomes Spidey and encounters Daredevil; Osborn sics Lightning Bolt and Thundergirl on them but reveals their thinly concealed identities to the police to avoid paying the reward. The letters page has a statement of ownership - average print run, 274,400; average paid circulation 159,950. 38 pgs., full color. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 430D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4450608004

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Tom Lyle, inks by Bud LaRosa. Carnage and the Silver Surfer guest star in "Savage Rebirth!", script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Joe Bennett, inks by Bud LaRosa; Spider-Man rejoices that the Avengers have been confirmed to be alive; He begins dealing with the one million dollar reward the Bugle has on him; He heads toward the Baxter Building to visit the Fantastic Four, only to remember that the Thunder Bolts recently purchased the building; Peter agrees to quit being Spider-Man, as Mary meets up with Jill; Dr. Ashley Kafka, the new director of the Ravencroft Institute wants to shut down the microwave field holding back Cletus Kasady in order to cut costs. Cameos by Captain America, Iron Man, and the Vision. 38 pgs., full color. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 434A.D CBCS 9.8 Buckingham Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EE03AB-018

Spider-Man: Identity Crisis: Part 1 of 8 - Ricochet: Part 1 of 2 - This issue was released in three formats; this copy has a Spider-Man cover with a Ricochet 1 cover underneath. Delilah, the Black Tarantula, and the Rose guest star in "'Round and 'Round with Ricochet!" Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Joe Bennett, inks by Bud LaRosa. With a bounty on Spidey he is forced to disguise himself with new costumes. Cover price $1.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 437 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EE0679-005

"I, Monster!", script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Rafael Kayanan, inks by Bud LaRosa; Spider-Man swings through the city on what seems to be a quiet night; During his patrol, he happens on a young man being mugged in park; After stopping the mugging, Spider-Man swings away unaware that the man he just saved was in fact Synch from Generation X; Spider-Man is hit with the same spore that got Synch; The result is Peter Parker's transformation in to an actual spider-like creature!; He manages to maintain his human intellect though; In his new form, Spider-Man confronts and attacks Plantman. 38 pgs., full color. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 440 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4347522013

The Molten Man returns in The Gathering of Five part 2, "A Hot Time in the Old Town," script by John Byrne, pencils by Rafael Kayanan, inks by Bud LaRosa, Jimmy Palmiotti, Rafael Kayanan, and Rodney Ramos; Spider-Man is tracking Molten Man as he tears a path across the city; When he first encounters Molten Man, he appears to be in a trance, walking directly in a straight line through anything that stands in his way; Molten Man walks through a wall and activates the building's sprinkler system; As the water hits him, it turns in to scalding hot steam and Spider-Man must clear out the building instead of continuing his pursuit; Once the civilians are safe, Spider-Man returns only to find that the Molten Man is gone; Spider-Man gets a map and traces Molten Man's path. The story continues in Peter Parker 96. 38 pgs., full color. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

Animerica (1992 Viz) 408 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Slab: Significant inner well scuff(s)

Label #4459766006

Anime & Manga Monthly - news, reviews, video games, music & more. Girl talk with Sailor Moon - creator Naoko Takeuchi shares her secrets. Convention '96 - costumes and more on the Anime Nation Convention Trail. Manga Feature: their destiny was foreordained in X/1999 by CLAMP. 80 pages. Cover price $4.95.

Avengers (1996 2nd Series) 1A CGC 9.2 Liefeld

Paper: White

Label #4004008007

Liefeld Cover - "Awaken the Thunder!" Written by Rob Liefeld and Jim Valentino. Art by Chap Yaep, Rob Liefeld, Jon Sibal and Marlo Alquiza. Cover by Rob Liefeld and Jon Sibal. When a mysterious figure is found trapped in the ice of Norway, the legendary Captain America assembles his new team of heroes to investigate. In a flash of lightning, Thor the god of thunder is reborn! But thanks to the manipulations of Loki the god of evil, the mighty Thor and the Avengers come to blows. Can Earth's Mightiest heroes stop pounding on each and unite before it's too late and Loki gets his ultimate revenge? In the wake of Onslaught, Rob Liefeld re-imagines Earth's Mightiest Heroes for new generation! 56 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Avengers Forever (1998) 1B FN 6.0

Westfield Exclusive Alternate Cover limited to 5,000 copies with Westfield Certificate of Authenticity. Cover pencils by Carlos Pacheco, inks by George Pérez. Destiny Made Manifest, script by Kurt Busiek, pencils by Carlos Pacheco, inks by Jesús Merino; A war is brewing between Kang and Immortus, starting with Immortus trying to kill Rick Jones; In order to defeat these two foes, the Supreme Intelligence empowers Rick Jones with the Destiny Force again; Using his power, Rick--with Libra's help--randomly selects 7 Avengers from the past, present and future to his aid. 1st Appearance (Cameo) and Origin of 3rd Captain Marvel. 36 pgs. $2.99.

Batman (1940) 538 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-22C7798-016

Darkest Night of the Man-Bat Part 3 of 3: Predemption - Written by Doug Moench. Art by Kelley Jones and John Beatty. Cover by Kelley Jones. Far north in the Arctic, Batman fights to save the tortured Man-Bat, who has now lost all humanity and is ready to destroy anyone and anything -- including himself! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.95.

Batman Bane of the Demon (1998) 1 CGC 9.8 SS Nolan

Paper: White

Signed by Graham Nolan on 2/2/19

Label #1960887001

Part 1 of a 4-part miniseries revealing the secrets of Bane's partnership with Ra's al Ghul. In the never-before-revealed events leading up to the tremendously popular LEGACY storyline (which included the landmark Detective Comics (1937-) #700), Bane returns to Santa Prisca, the island nation of his birth, to reclaim it as his own. But before he can embark on another chapter in his ongoing saga, he crosses paths with the only other person on the planet who can claim to be Batman's equal: Ra's al Ghul. Written by Chuck Dixon. Art by Graham Nolan and Tom Palmer. Cover by Graham Nolan and Bill Sienkiewicz. FC, 32 pg. Miraweb Format. Cover price $1.95.

Batman Bane of the Demon (1998) 2 CGC 9.6 SS Nolan

Paper: White

Signed by Graham Nolan on 2/2/19

Label #1960887002

Bane meets Talia, the demon's daughter, and there's instant chemistry between the two. But Ra's al Ghul is wary of this new potential suitor. Is Bane a suitable father for al Ghul's heir? Or is he the deadliest challenger Ra's has ever faced? Written by Chuck Dixon. Art by Graham Nolan and Tom Palmer. Cover by Graham Nolan and Bill Sienkiewicz. FC, 32 pg. Miraweb Format. Cover price $1.95.

Batman Bane of the Demon (1998) 3 CGC 9.6 SS Nolan

Paper: White

Signed by Graham Nolan on 2/2/19

Label #1960887003

Bane and Talia go against Ra's al Ghul's wishes and secure the journal of Eritrius from a Kobra stronghold. Returning to Ra's' lair, Bane seeks out the source of the Demon's immortality: the Lazarus Pit! Written by Chuck Dixon. Art by Graham Nolan and Tom Palmer. Cover by Graham Nolan and Bill Sienkiewicz. FC, 32 pg. Miraweb Format. Cover price $1.95.

Batman Bane of the Demon (1998) 4 CGC 9.6 SS Nolan

Paper: White

Signed by Graham Nolan on 2/2/19

Label #1960887004

The deadly struggle between Bane and Ra's al Ghul reaches its climax and Ra's does to Bane what you must never, ever do--imprison him. As the battle takes a horrific turn, the fate of the world isn't really up for grabs, it's just a question of who's going to run it after everyone else is dead. Written by Chuck Dixon. Art by Graham Nolan and Tom Palmer. Cover by Graham Nolan and Bill Sienkiewicz. FC, 32 pg. Miraweb Format. Cover price $1.95.

Batman The Long Halloween (1997) 1 CBCS 9.6 SS Sale

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Tim Sale.

Label #24-1457477-001

Batman the Long Halloween, a prestige format series by the highly acclaimed and Eisner award-winning team of Jeph Loeb and Time Sale. This thrilling story features some of the most deadly and cunning members of Batman's Rogues gallery and a dramatic retelling of the origin of the tragic villain Two-Face. In this first issue (called "Crime"), Batman and Harvey Dent team up to find evidence against Carmine Falcone. Catwoman and Batman crash Falcone's penthouse. Script by Loeb, art and cover by Sale. Cover price $4.95.

Batman The Long Halloween (1997) 1 VF 8.0

Batman the Long Halloween, a prestige format series by the highly acclaimed and Eisner award-winning team of Jeph Loeb and Time Sale. This thrilling story features some of the most deadly and cunning members of Batman's Rogues gallery and a dramatic retelling of the origin of the tragic villain Two-Face. In this first issue (called "Crime"), Batman and Harvey Dent team up to find evidence against Carmine Falcone. Catwoman and Batman crash Falcone's penthouse. Script by Loeb, art and cover by Sale. Cover price $4.95.

Batman The Long Halloween (1997) 3 CBCS 9.2 SS Sale

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Tim Sale.

Label #24-1457477-007

"Christmas." In his distinctly twisted way, The Joker conducts his own investigation into who the killer (called Holiday) really is. Script by Jeph Loeb, art and cover by Tim Sale. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Long Halloween (1997) 4 CBCS 9.6 SS Sale

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Tim Sale.

Label #24-1457477-009

"New Year's Eve." Batman tries to thwart The Joker's plan to fumigate New Year's Eve partiers with deadly gas. Clues are uncovered that suggest that Harvey Dent might be Holiday. Script by Jeph Loeb, art and cover by Tim Sale. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Long Halloween (1997) 5 CBCS 9.6 SS Sale

Paper: White

Verified Siganture: Tim Sale.

Label #24-1457477-010

"Valentine's Day." Batman/Bruce Wayne is caught in a love triangle with Catwoman and Poison Ivy. Captain Gordon (the future commissioner, of course) and Harvey Dent experience problems in their personal lives. Script by Jeph Loeb, art and cover by Tim Sale. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Long Halloween (1997) 7 CBCS 9.0 SS Sale

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Tim Sale.

Label #24-1457477-012

"April Fool's Day." Batman and the Riddler, each using a different, character-specific approach, attempt to uncover the true identity of the killer Holiday. Script by Jeph Loeb, art and cover by Tim Sale. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Long Halloween (1997) 8 CBCS 9.6 SS Sale

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Tim Sale.

Label #24-1457477-013

"Mother's Day." The Scarecrow escapes from Arkham Asylum and douses Batman with fear gas. Bruce, under the influence, runs from Captain Gordon. The death of Bruce Wayne's parents is revisited, further illuminating Batman's motivations for fighting crime. A contest for readers to guess the identity of Holiday is announced. Script by Jeph Loeb, art and cover by Tim Sale. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Long Halloween (1997) 11 CBCS 9.6 SS Sale

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Tim Sale.

Label #24-1457477-003

"Roman Holiday." During a trial, Boss Maroni scars Harvey Dent, leading to the origin of Two-Face. Features the birthday of Carmine Falcone. Script by Jeph Loeb, art and cover by Tim Sale. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Long Halloween (1997) 13 CBCS 9.2 SS Sale

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Tim Sale.

Label #24-1457477-005

"Punishment." This final installment of the critically acclaimed prestige format series finds Harvey Dent releasing a number of rogues from Arkham Asylum. All the various plot threads from previous issues are neatly resolved, and the ending offers a genuine surprise. Includes plot points that tie in to Batman Dark Victory. Script by Jeph Loeb, art and cover by Tim Sale. Cover price $4.95.

Battle Chasers (1998) 1C CGC 9.8 Another Universe Variant

Paper: White

Another Universe Edition.

Label #4467531016

Another Universe variant cover by Joe Madureira. NO GOLD FOIL TITLE Cover price $2.95.

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.

Black Panther (1998 Marvel 2nd Series) 1DF CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case; Scuffing to inner well of case

Dynamic Forces Edition.

Label #4021852003

Dynamic Forces Exclusive Variant Cover. HAS DF Certificate of Authenticity. One of Eight thousand Cover price $6.95.

Blade (1997) Movie Preview Edition 1 VF+ 8.5

Wesley Snipes Photo Cover. By Marv Wolfman, Gene Colan & Tom Palmer.

Carnage Mind Bomb (1996) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4450608007

Carnage cuts loose in his own one-shot! Just in time for the Holidays: a warm and cozy look into the mind of a psychopath! It's 32 pages of Spider-Man's most fearsome foe decking the halls with gobs of gore! Written by Warren Ellis. Art and foil-stamped cover by Kyle Hotz. Cover price $2.95.

DC Archive Editions Legion of Super-Heroes HC (1990-2012 DC) 6-REP VF- 7.5

Volume 6 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Adventure Comics (1938-1983 1st Series) #350-358.

Written by E. Nelson Bridwell, Jim Shooter, and Otto Binder. Art by George Papp and Curt swan. Foreword by Roger Stern. Cover by Stuart Immonen.

One of the most pivotal adventures of heroes of tomorrow unfolds as Ferro Lad sacrifices himself to destroy the galaxy-threatening menace of the Sun-Eater. Also, the introduction of the Fatal Five, the honorable discharge of Superboy and Supergirl from the Legion, the return of Ferro Lad's ghost, and the adventures of the adult Legion.

Hardcover, 224 pages, full color.

Cover price $49.95.

Deadpool (1997 1st Series) 11 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #24-17957D7-002

Double size issue. And one of the funniest comics in recent years! Cover pencils by Pete Woods, inks by Nathan Massengill, an homage to Amazing Fantasy # 15. With Great Power Comes Great Coincidence, script by Joe Kelly, Al Milgrom, and Joe Sinnot, pencils by Pete Woods and John Romita, inks by Nathan Massengill and John Romita; In the present, Weasel and the Great Lakes Avengers try to figure out how to bring DP and Al back through time; In the past, Deadpool uses his image inducer to impersonate Peter Parker (Al gets to play a very grumpy Aunt May) and try to convince a young and nerdy Weasel to fix his teleporter so he can get back to the future; Kraven the Hunter and a swinging party with Peter's pals get in the way but DP is able to manipulate Weasel into helping him, and all he has to do is wreck his buddy's life and future well being to do so; DP and Al make it back to 1997 with the timeline intact as a nervous Watcher collapses in relief. In the Hands of the Hunter!, script by Joe Kelly (pg. 1) and Stan Lee, pencils by Pete Woods (pg. 1) and John Romita, inks by Nathan Massengill (pg. 1) and John Romita; Peter tries to attend a groovy party with his pals in honor of Flash leaving for the military, but Kraven harshes their mellow as he crashes the party looking for Norman Osborn. 72 pgs. $3.99. Cover price $3.99.

Eros Graphic Albums TPB (1991-2003 Eros Comix) 26-1ST VF 8.0

1st Printing - Book 26: Beta Sexus. Softcover, 8" x 10", 114 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $14.95.

Green Lantern (1990 3rd Series DC) 81D CGC 9.8 Banks Variant

Paper: White

Deluxe Edition

Label #3842914006

Final Night tie-in. (Uncredited) "Funeral for a Hero!" Guest-starring the JLA, Young Justice, the Marvel Family, Nightwing, New Titans, Max Mercury, Blue Beetle, Booster Gold, Deadman, the Swamp Thing, Firestorm, Donna Troy, and more. Story by Ron Marz. Art and cover by Darryl Banks and Romeo Tanghal. In the aftermath of epic events of the Final Night (1996) #4, Green Lantern and the heroes of the DCU mourn the loss of a true hero. NOTE: This is the Direct Market edition ($3.95 cover) which has an embossed cardstock cover with a green foil lantern symbol. There is also a Newsstand edition ($1.75 cover price) which is printed on standard glossy cover stock. Cover price $3.95.

Jason vs. Leatherface (1995) 3 FN 6.0

Marvel Collectible Classics Avengers (1998) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4339002021

Special Chromium Cover Edition. Avengers Vol.3 #1. George Perez art. Cover price $13.50.

Marvel Collectible Classics Avengers (1998) 1A CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #24-2837DAA-001

Special Chromium Cover Edition. Avengers Vol.3 #1. George Perez art. Cover price $13.50.

Maxx (1993) 34 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4350322017

Written by Sam Kieth. Art by Sam Kieth and Jim Sinclair. Cover by Sam Kieth. Untitled story; Julie continues revealing things about Megan, who has a hard time growing up, she questions her sexual identity; Megans grandfather begins chemotherapy; as soon as the candle that Artie has lit burns down, everyone will supposedly disappear. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Maxx (1993) Wizard 1/2 1A.DF.SIGNED FN+ 6.5 DF Signed Variant

Dynamic Forces Signed Edition. One of a specially limited series of 5000 copies signed by writer, William Messner-Loebs. Includes Dynamic Forces issued Certificate of Authenticity.

Sailor Moon (1998) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4398948010

Story and Art by Naoko Takeuchi. The Phantom Champion Of Justice, Sailor V, script by Naoko Takeuchi and Stu Levy, art by Naoko Takeuchi and Kiyomi Fukuyama; The legendary Sailor V joins the team in her new identity of Sailor Venus; Darien struggles to regain his memories of his lost love. And Kunzite puts his plans for the final defeat of Earth into motion. Naoko Takeuchi relates some anecdotes from her trip to the San Diego Comic Con. Sailor Moon back cover illustration by Naoko Takeuchi. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 75REP.2ND CGC 9.2 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #4041824004

Second Printing. The last grains trickle through the glass, a pen is set down, perhaps a soft sigh is heard. And with a strange sense of waking as if from some elusive, intangible dream, one of the most significant, closely followed and highly praised chapters in the history of comics draws to an all-too-soon but triumphant close. THE SANDMAN, Neil Gaiman's critically acclaimed and award-winning series, has consistently challenged and sparked the imagination of readers throughout the world. With compelling, multileveled storytelling and an unprecedented diversity of artistic styles, THE SANDMAN became the flagship title of DC's Vertigo imprint. Now Gaiman's poetic, personal exploration of the human condition and the lives touched by the eerie power of Dream concludes its 7-year run with #75, "The Tempest." Illustrated by Charles Vess (Gaiman's collaborator on the World Fantasy Award-winning "A Midsummer Night's Dream" from #19), "The Tempest" tells the final tale of the Sandman as Morpheus collects the last part of the debt owed to him by William Shakespeare. With dramatic interludes on a mysterious island, along with monsters, sprites, gods, maidens, apparitions and certain observations on English weather, "The Tempest" brings long-promised closure to what Steve Erickson in the Los Angeles Times Magazine described as "the best monthly comic book in the world." THE SANDMAN #75 is an extra-sized issue with a special 4-color, bound-in gatefold poster featuring art from the original cover of THE DOLL'S HOUSE trade paperback by Dave McKean one one side, and a commemorative time-line on the other. The issue also includes 2 'farewell' text pages by Gaiman. Cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. Cover price $3.95.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 75REP.2ND CGC 8.0 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #4401859004

Second Printing. The last grains trickle through the glass, a pen is set down, perhaps a soft sigh is heard. And with a strange sense of waking as if from some elusive, intangible dream, one of the most significant, closely followed and highly praised chapters in the history of comics draws to an all-too-soon but triumphant close. THE SANDMAN, Neil Gaiman's critically acclaimed and award-winning series, has consistently challenged and sparked the imagination of readers throughout the world. With compelling, multileveled storytelling and an unprecedented diversity of artistic styles, THE SANDMAN became the flagship title of DC's Vertigo imprint. Now Gaiman's poetic, personal exploration of the human condition and the lives touched by the eerie power of Dream concludes its 7-year run with #75, "The Tempest." Illustrated by Charles Vess (Gaiman's collaborator on the World Fantasy Award-winning "A Midsummer Night's Dream" from #19), "The Tempest" tells the final tale of the Sandman as Morpheus collects the last part of the debt owed to him by William Shakespeare. With dramatic interludes on a mysterious island, along with monsters, sprites, gods, maidens, apparitions and certain observations on English weather, "The Tempest" brings long-promised closure to what Steve Erickson in the Los Angeles Times Magazine described as "the best monthly comic book in the world." THE SANDMAN #75 is an extra-sized issue with a special 4-color, bound-in gatefold poster featuring art from the original cover of THE DOLL'S HOUSE trade paperback by Dave McKean one one side, and a commemorative time-line on the other. The issue also includes 2 'farewell' text pages by Gaiman. Cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. Cover price $3.95.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 124 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-3F879FE-018

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"A Place Called Home!" Guest-starring Namorita. Story by Glenn Greenberg. Art by Ed Benes, Adriana Melo, and Edde Wagner. The Surfer's homeworld of Zenn-La is no more. Now the former Herald of Galactus has returned to Earth in search of a place to call home. Thus his travels have brought him to the undersea Kingdom of Atlantis where he seeks council with his friend and former teammate, Prince Namor. But he is greeted with unsettling news of the Savage Sub-Mariner's demise. So it is no surprise that he is in a foul mood when attacked by the cybernetic hulk known as Bounty. Cover price $1.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 126 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #23-18DCEC4-008

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Guest-starring the Incredible Hulk and Doctor Strange. Story by J.M. DeMattis. Art by Ron Garney and Bob Wiacek. The Silver Surfer and Doctor Strange set out to save the life of their oft misunderstood friend, the Incredible Hulk. 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 127 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #23-18DCEC4-009

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"Puppets!" Part 1 of 2. Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Ron Garney and Bob Wiacek. The Surfer seeks out Alicia Master's father, the former Fantastic Four villain known as the Puppet Master. With his help the Sky Rider of the Spaceways breathes life into a complete duplicate of himself. But have they instead unleashed the greatest threat mankind has ever faced, a Silver Surfer that plans to unleash the suffering of his soul upon an unsuspecting world? Cover price $1.95.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 129 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-3F879FE-020

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"Of Time and Truth!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Daredevil. Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Ron Garney and Bob Wiacek. In the aftermath of last issue's explosive conclusion, Norrin Radd and Alicia Masters find themselves flung into the past. How will the Silver Surfer be received in the year 1947? Meanwhile in the present, Spider-Man, Daredevil, and the former Puppet Master are besieged by a cadre of bio-cybernetic life forms. Cover price $1.95.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 130 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-3F879FE-021

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"End of a World!" Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Cary Nord and Ralph Cabrera. Future Conan artist Cary Nord pencils this tale of the Surfer's return to Zenn-La seeking answers. For months now his lost memories have plagued him. Now, he'll find the answers he seeks even if it kills him. And when Galactus discovers him eavesdropping on the forbidding events of the past, it just may. Cover price $1.99.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 134 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

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Label #23-18DCEC4-010

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"Blind Eyes!" Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Tom Grummett and Matt Ryan. The Other - the alien race responsible for the destruction of Zenn-La - have arrived on Earth and they've come for the Silver Surfer. Meanwhile, the Surfer touches a family in a way they will be eternally grateful for. Cover price $1.99.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 138 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

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Label #23-18DCEC4-011

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"The Choice!" Guest-starring the Thing. Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Roger Cruz and Matt Ryan. The Thing has returned from his year long exile in the world of Heroes Reborn (see Fantastic Four (Vol. 2) #1-13 and Heroes Reborn the Return #1-4 for details). Now Alicia must make a choice between her love for the man she thought was dead and the person she has come to love in his absence. But first the Thing and Silver Surfer must face the immeasurable power of the Cosmic Messiah. Cover price $1.99.