Auctions: comic books 1984-1991, graded by CGC

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 1N CGC 9.0 Vess Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Label #2133929017

Newsstand Edition. "Til Death Do Us Part!" Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Greg LaRocque and Jim Mooney. Painted cover by Charles Vess. The alien symbiote (aka black costume) ambushes Peter Parker while he is getting dressed. Now Spider-Man must battle the black costume and the new Vulturions on his way to the Baxter Building! Meanwhile, Aunt May laments Peter's decision to drop out of graduate school. (Note: The Web of Spiderman series essentially replaced the Marvel Team-Up title as Marvel's third regular series featuring Spider-Man.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 18D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4450889014

Direct Edition. Missing in Action: Part 4 of 4 - Venom makes his first appearance in "The Longest Road!" Story by David Michelinie. Art by Marc Silvestri and Kyle Baker. Spider-Man disappeared in the aftermath of the battle in Virginia vs. Magma. After being unaccounted for in both Amazing Spiderman 279 and Spectacular Spiderman 117, Peter Parker finally returns to New York City with a lot of explaining to do! He tells his story to Mary Jane. Also in this issue, Peter is pushed in front of a subway train by a mystery villain (later revealed to be Venom). 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Willow GN (1988 Marvel Graphic Novel) 1-1ST CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Significant inner well scuff(s)

Label #1012282005

Marvel Graphic Novel Volume 36

1st printing.

Adapted from the screenplay by George Lucas. Written by Jo Duffy. Art by Bob Hall and Romeo Tanghal.

A child is born that is destined to end the tyrannical rule of an evil witch. As the witch's minions and armies of darkness close in, the child attracts some of the most unusual heroes to her side. From the mind that gave us STAR WARS!

Softcover, 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, full color.

Cover price $6.95.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4442185001

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Direct Edition. Part 1 of 3 - "Swordquest!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema and Klaus Janson. Wolvie slices through a pile of pirate slavers, and on his way to Mandripoor discovers a plot by the Black Blade to obtain the legendary Muramasa Sword. John Byrne art on back cover. NOTE: 1st appearance of Wolverine as Patch. Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1465111003

Direct Edition. Part 1 of 3 - "Swordquest!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema and Klaus Janson. Wolvie slices through a pile of pirate slavers, and on his way to Mandripoor discovers a plot by the Black Blade to obtain the legendary Muramasa Sword. John Byrne art on back cover. NOTE: 1st appearance of Wolverine as Patch. Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #1237944001

Direct Edition. Part 1 of 3 - "Swordquest!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema and Klaus Janson. Wolvie slices through a pile of pirate slavers, and on his way to Mandripoor discovers a plot by the Black Blade to obtain the legendary Muramasa Sword. John Byrne art on back cover. NOTE: 1st appearance of Wolverine as Patch. Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4461865016

Direct Edition. Part 1 of 3 - "Swordquest!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema and Klaus Janson. Wolvie slices through a pile of pirate slavers, and on his way to Mandripoor discovers a plot by the Black Blade to obtain the legendary Muramasa Sword. John Byrne art on back cover. NOTE: 1st appearance of Wolverine as Patch. Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4461865017

Direct Edition. Part 1 of 3 - "Swordquest!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema and Klaus Janson. Wolvie slices through a pile of pirate slavers, and on his way to Mandripoor discovers a plot by the Black Blade to obtain the legendary Muramasa Sword. John Byrne art on back cover. NOTE: 1st appearance of Wolverine as Patch. Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 1N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #1974313017

Newsstand Edition. Part 1 of 3 - "Swordquest!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema and Klaus Janson. Wolvie slices through a pile of pirate slavers, and on his way to Mandripoor discovers a plot by the Black Blade to obtain the legendary Muramasa Sword. John Byrne art on back cover. NOTE: 1st appearance of Wolverine as Patch. Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 3D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0150710005

Direct Edition. Part 3 of 3 - "The Black Blade!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema and Al Williamson. Oh no, Wolverine is possessed by the Black Blade and is about to sacrifice Jessica Drew, unless McCabe and Silver Samurai can stop him. Kevin Nowlan art on back cover. 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 4D CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4442894021

Direct Edition. "Bloodsport!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art and Cover by John Buscema and Al Williamson. Back Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith. Tyger Tiger, head of Mandripoor's crime scene, is being harassed by enemy assassins, Roughhouse and Bloodsport. Naturally Wolverine is there to save her. 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 10D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4451020006

Direct Edition. "Hours!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema and Bill Sienkiewicz. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. On his birthday, Logan reflects on the murder of Silver Fox, the woman he loved, and Sabretooth, the man that murdered her! Featuring one of the earliest and most brutal battles between these two hated arch enemies. Kent Williams art on back cover (last back cover pin-up). Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 10D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side edge crack

Label #4067948011

Direct Edition. "Hours!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema and Bill Sienkiewicz. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. On his birthday, Logan reflects on the murder of Silver Fox, the woman he loved, and Sabretooth, the man that murdered her! Featuring one of the earliest and most brutal battles between these two hated arch enemies. Kent Williams art on back cover (last back cover pin-up). Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 10D CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4400734006

Direct Edition. "Hours!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema and Bill Sienkiewicz. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. On his birthday, Logan reflects on the murder of Silver Fox, the woman he loved, and Sabretooth, the man that murdered her! Featuring one of the earliest and most brutal battles between these two hated arch enemies. Kent Williams art on back cover (last back cover pin-up). Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 10D CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4442894003

Direct Edition. "Hours!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema and Bill Sienkiewicz. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. On his birthday, Logan reflects on the murder of Silver Fox, the woman he loved, and Sabretooth, the man that murdered her! Featuring one of the earliest and most brutal battles between these two hated arch enemies. Kent Williams art on back cover (last back cover pin-up). Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 16N CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4464766025

Newsstand Edition. The Gehenna Stone Affair: Part 6 of 6 - "Electric Warriors!" Written by Peter David. Art by John Buscema and Bill Sienkiewicz. Cover by Kevin Nowlan. The demonic Ba'al restores and takes control of the Genhenna Stone. Can Wolverine bring down this monster before it's too late? Don't miss the exciting conclusion to The Gehenna Stone Affair! 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 17D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4122033010

Direct Edition. Part 1 of 7 - "Basics!" Daredevil cameo. Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by John Byrne and Klaus Janson. There's a new crime boss in town, the cyborg Geist. This mysterious new villain has brought with him a lethal new kind of cocaine and he has captured Wolverine's erstwhile sparring partner Roughhouse in order to test it. 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 20D CGC 9.8 SS Janson

Paper: White

Signed by Klaus Janson on 10/10/14

Label #1275147009

Direct Edition. Acts of Vengeance tie-in - Part 4 of 7 - "Miracles!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by John Byrne and Klaus Janson. Not even Wolverine may be able to survive a confrontation with Tiger Shark, a villain whose aquatic strength rivals even the Savage Sub-Mariner! Meanwhile, Sister Salvation lays her healing hands on a suffering Roughhouse, thus completing another part in Geist's diabolical scheme. 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 23N CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4464767021

Newsstand Edition. Acts of Vengeance Aftermath (Uncredited) - Part 7 of 7 - "Endings!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art and Cover by John Byrne. If Wolverine is going to stop the rampage of the living disease known as Spore he may need a little help from the healing power of Sister Salvation. 32 pages, FC NOTE: In a truly ironic twist, at the end of this tale, Geist, a former Nazi, gets a surprise visit from a World War II Holocaust survivor, a certain Master of Magnetism. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 35D CGC 9.6 SS Hama

Paper: White

Signed by Larry Hama on 10/11/15

Label #1324955006

Direct Edition. "Blood, Sand and Claws!" Part 1 of 3 - Guest-starring Puck. Written by Larry Hama. Art by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. In his latest caper, Logan and the diminutive hero Puck, from Alpha Flight, get sucked through a time vortex as they pursue the mystic villainess Spiral back to the Spanish Civil War and run into none other than Ernest Hemingway. 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.75.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 41D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0142236008

1st printing. Direct Edition. "Down in the Bottoms!" Guest-starring Cable, Jubilee, and Forge. Written by Larry Hama. Art by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. Pin-ups by Mike Mignola and Art Thibert. Down in the Morlock Tunnels the mutant freedom fighter from the future Cable is hunting the most dangerous prey, but what he finds is Albert, the Wolverine replicant, and Elsie Dee, the little girl android. Meanwhile, Wolverine throws down with Sabretooth, but this time Logan's savage enemy drops a bombshell of a revelation too insane to be true. 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.75.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 42D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3846403013

1st printing. Direct Edition. "Papa was a Rolling Stone!" Guest-starring Guest-starring Cable, Jubilee, Forge and Nick Fury. Written by Larry Hama. Art by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. As the battle escalates, the Morlock Tunnels continue to flood which threatens an unsuspecting city above. In order to save New York City, one of our cast members must make the ultimate sacrifice. 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.75.

Wonder Woman (1987 2nd Series) Canadian Price Variant 1 CGC 9.6

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Canadian Price Variant

Label #4397898014

Canadian Edition with $1.00 cover price. In this post-Crisis On Infinite Earths re-imagining of the Wonder Woman mythos, Diana is born of clay, growing on Paradise Island to become the champion of the Amazons. "The Princess And The Power!" Part 1 of 6, continued next issue. Script by Greg Potter, co-plot and pencils by George Perez, inks by Bruce Patterson. Perez inks first 2 pages and the final page. Wrap-around cover. No ads. 32-page story. Perez cover. Cover price $1.00.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4450889005

Direct Edition. Return of Jean Grey: Part 3 of 3 - "Third Genesis!" Mr. Fantastic cameo. Avengers flashback cameo. Story by Bob Layton. Art by Jackson Guice, Bob Layton, and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Walt Simonson. Story continued from Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #263 and Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #286. Charles Xavier is gone, whisked away to the far side of the universe by the Shi'Ar Empire (see Uncanny X-Men #200), but his dream is not dead. His original X-Men, Cyclops, Angel, Beast, Ice Man, and the recently resurrected Jean Grey, have reunited as the super-group called X-Factor to see his dream of mutants and humans co-existing in peace realized and brought to fruition. Cover price $1.25.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4450889008

Direct Edition. Return of Jean Grey: Part 3 of 3 - "Third Genesis!" Mr. Fantastic cameo. Avengers flashback cameo. Story by Bob Layton. Art by Jackson Guice, Bob Layton, and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Walt Simonson. Story continued from Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #263 and Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #286. Charles Xavier is gone, whisked away to the far side of the universe by the Shi'Ar Empire (see Uncanny X-Men #200), but his dream is not dead. His original X-Men, Cyclops, Angel, Beast, Ice Man, and the recently resurrected Jean Grey, have reunited as the super-group called X-Factor to see his dream of mutants and humans co-existing in peace realized and brought to fruition. Cover price $1.25.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series) 54 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4271498009

"Crimson!" Guest-starring Colossus. 1st appearance of Crimson. Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Marc Silvestri and Al Milgrom. While at an art show, Beast and Ice Man run into an old friend, Peter Rasputin. However, the X-Man known as Colossus now suffers from amnesia. This might have something to do with his trip through the Siege Perilous (see Uncanny X-Men #251). Plus, introducing the mysterious villainy of the vampiric Crimson. Cover price $1.00.

X-Force (1991 1st Series) 1U.D CGC 9.8 Unbagged No Card

Paper: White

Label #3820761007

Direct Edition. Unbagged; no card included. 48-page giant. "A Force to be Reckoned With." Plot, art, and cover by Rob Liefeld, script by Fabian Nicieza. Featuring Cable, Shatterstar, Boom Boom, Warpath, Cannonball, Domino, Feral, Reaper, Forearm, Stryfe, Thumbelina, Wildside, Zero, Gideon, Sunspot, Commander G.W. Bridge, Tyler (in flashback), Arianna Jankos, Black Tom Cassidy, Nick Fury app; Cable Battle Files of Deadpool, Feral, Shatterstar, and G.W. Bridge. Cable Guide (character profiles) of Deadpool, Feral, Shatterstar, and G.W. Bridge. NOTE: There are at least 5 panels in the first few pages of this issue, including the 2-page splash, that are direct homages to panels taken directly from New Teen Titans (1980-1988) (Tales of ...) #39. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $1.50.

X-Force (1991 1st Series) 2D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #3934809005

Direct Edition. Cover art by Rob Liefeld. The Blood Hunters, script by Rob Liefeld (plot) and Fabian Nicieza, art by Rob Liefeld; Kane fights Deadpool; During a training exercise, Feral guts Sam; Juggernaut is revived; appearance by Weapon X [2nd Deadpool; 1st Garrison Kane]. 36 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

X-Force (1991 1st Series) 5 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4262882003

Cover art by Rob Liefeld. Under the Magnifying Glass, script by Rob Liefeld (Plot) and Fabian Nicieza, pencils by Rob Liefeld (layouts), Marat Mychaels (pencils, first half of book), and Brian Murray (pencils, second half of book), inks by Rob Liefeld and Marat Mychaels; Toad captures Karl Lykos and forces him to steal life force from his girlfriend to transform into Sauron and join the new Brotherhood; Siryn joins X-Force. 36 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4419324003

Beast/Storm double cover. Cover pencils by Jim Lee (signed), inks by Scott Williams. Rubicon, script by Jim Lee (Co-Plot) and Chris Claremont, pencils by Jim Lee, inks by Scott Williams; Magneto forms the Acolytes and proclaims Asteroid M a haven for mutants everywhere; But the rest of the world doesn't see it that way; Nick Fury cameo. 2-page pin-up: gallery of X-Men villains. X-Men Sketchbook by Jim Lee. Cover price $1.50. NOTE: Cover A connects to covers 1B, 1C, and 1D to form a single giant image. Cover price $1.50.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 1B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4428625007

ColossusGambit/Psylocke/Rogue cover. Cover pencils by Jim Lee (signed), inks by Scott Williams. Rubicon, script by Jim Lee (Co-Plot) and Chris Claremont, pencils by Jim Lee, inks by Scott Williams; Magneto forms the Acolytes and proclaims Asteroid M a haven for mutants everywhere; But the rest of the world doesn't see it that way; Nick Fury cameo. 2-page pin-up: gallery of X-Men villains. X-Men Sketchbook by Jim Lee. Cover price $1.50. NOTE: Cover B connects to covers 1A, 1C, and 1D to form a single giant image. Cover price $1.50.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 1B CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4428625006

ColossusGambit/Psylocke/Rogue cover. Cover pencils by Jim Lee (signed), inks by Scott Williams. Rubicon, script by Jim Lee (Co-Plot) and Chris Claremont, pencils by Jim Lee, inks by Scott Williams; Magneto forms the Acolytes and proclaims Asteroid M a haven for mutants everywhere; But the rest of the world doesn't see it that way; Nick Fury cameo. 2-page pin-up: gallery of X-Men villains. X-Men Sketchbook by Jim Lee. Cover price $1.50. NOTE: Cover B connects to covers 1A, 1C, and 1D to form a single giant image. Cover price $1.50.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 1B CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4435991003

ColossusGambit/Psylocke/Rogue cover. Cover pencils by Jim Lee (signed), inks by Scott Williams. Rubicon, script by Jim Lee (Co-Plot) and Chris Claremont, pencils by Jim Lee, inks by Scott Williams; Magneto forms the Acolytes and proclaims Asteroid M a haven for mutants everywhere; But the rest of the world doesn't see it that way; Nick Fury cameo. 2-page pin-up: gallery of X-Men villains. X-Men Sketchbook by Jim Lee. Cover price $1.50. NOTE: Cover B connects to covers 1A, 1C, and 1D to form a single giant image. Cover price $1.50.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 1C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4419324004

Cyclops/Wolverine/Iceman cover. Cover pencils by Jim Lee, inks by Scott Williams. Rubicon, script by Jim Lee (Co-Plot) and Chris Claremont, pencils by Jim Lee, inks by Scott Williams; Magneto forms the Acolytes and proclaims Asteroid M a haven for mutants everywhere; But the rest of the world doesn't see it that way; Nick Fury cameo. 2-page pin-up: gallery of X-Men villains. X-Men Sketchbook by Jim Lee. Cover price $1.50. NOTE: Cover C connects to covers 1A, 1B, and 1D to form a single giant image. Cover price $1.50.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 1D.D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1618491041

Direct Edition. Magneto cover. Cover pencils by Jim Lee (signed), inks by Scott Williams. Rubicon, script by Jim Lee (Co-Plot) and Chris Claremont, pencils by Jim Lee, inks by Scott Williams; Magneto forms the Acolytes and proclaims Asteroid M a haven for mutants everywhere; But the rest of the world doesn't see it that way; Nick Fury cameo. 2-page pin-up: gallery of X-Men villains. X-Men Sketchbook by Jim Lee. Cover price $1.50. NOTE: Cover D connects to covers 1A, 1B, and 1C to form a single giant image. Cover price $1.50.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 1D.D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4071427012

Direct Edition. Magneto cover. Cover pencils by Jim Lee (signed), inks by Scott Williams. Rubicon, script by Jim Lee (Co-Plot) and Chris Claremont, pencils by Jim Lee, inks by Scott Williams; Magneto forms the Acolytes and proclaims Asteroid M a haven for mutants everywhere; But the rest of the world doesn't see it that way; Nick Fury cameo. 2-page pin-up: gallery of X-Men villains. X-Men Sketchbook by Jim Lee. Cover price $1.50. NOTE: Cover D connects to covers 1A, 1B, and 1C to form a single giant image. Cover price $1.50.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 1E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Special Collectors Edition.

Label #3961426009

Fold-out cover. Magneto guest stars in "Rubicon." Script by Jim Lee (co-plot) and Chris Claremont, pencils by Jim Lee, inks by Scott Williams. Nick Fury cameo. 2-page pin-up: gallery of X-Men villains. Lee/Williams cover. Cover price $3.95.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 1E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Special Collectors Edition.

Label #3961426024

Fold-out cover. Magneto guest stars in "Rubicon." Script by Jim Lee (co-plot) and Chris Claremont, pencils by Jim Lee, inks by Scott Williams. Nick Fury cameo. 2-page pin-up: gallery of X-Men villains. Lee/Williams cover. Cover price $3.95.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 2N CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #4434342011

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Jim Lee, inks by Scott Williams. Firestorm, script by Jim Lee (Co-Plotter) and Chris Claremont, pencils by Jim Lee inks by Scott Williams; The Prof and X-Men Blue are captured and taken to Asteroid M; Magneto discovers that Moira altered his genetic structure when he was a child in her care; The rest of the X-Folk are told they must rescue their team-mates before the Magneto Protocols are implemented. Cover price $1.00.

X-Men Spotlight on Starjammers (1990) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3959179013

Longtime allies of the X-Men, the Starjammers lead a rebel war against the Shi'ar Empire. Led by Prof. X, Corsair and Majestrix Lilandra, they cross the cosmos in search of the legendary planet Phalkon, source of immeasurable power on Phoenix levels. Written by Terry Kavanagh, with art by Dave Cockrum (co-creator of the Starjammers) and Jeff Albrecht. Wraparound cover. Cover price $4.50.

X-Men Spotlight on Starjammers (1990) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4435991019

The Phalkon Quest brings the Starjammers to Earth. To complete their search for this object of immense power, they have to go through Excalibur, with X-Factor in the wings. Whether they win or lose, Deathbird and the Imperial Guard are waiting to pick up the pieces. Written by Terry Kavanagh, with art by Dave Cockrum (co-creator of the Starjammers) and Jeff Albrecht. Wraparound cover. Cover price $4.50.