Auctions: comic books 1984-1991, graded by CGC

Batman (1940) Annual 15 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4435991016

Painted cover by Scott Hampton. "The Last Batman Story," script by Alan Grant, pencils by Jim Fern, inks by Steve Leialoha; Armageddon 2001 crossover; Waverider looks into a possible timeline for Batman; This one shows him going to prison for the murder of many of his major villains; Did he do it, does he become the Monarch?; Or are there other forces behind the killings? Guest starring the Joker, Catwoman and Robin. Brief Penguin appearance. Cameos by Superman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, and the Flash. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.00.

Batman Movie (1989) 1A CGC 9.8 Direct

Paper: White

Prestige Format

Label #4216735014

Deluxe Format. Written by Dennis O'Neil, with art by Jerry Ordway. This prestige format one-shot is an adaptation of Tim Burton's 1989 Batman feature film, which starred Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne/Batman, Jack Nicholson as The Joker, Kim Basinger as Vicky Vale, and Michael Gough as Alfred. Cover price $4.95.

Batman Movie (1989) 1B.N CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4445371006

Newsstand Edition. Standard Format. Story by Denny O'Neil. Art by Jerry Ordway. Adaptation of Tim Burton's 1989 Batman feature film. Cover price $2.50.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 1-1ST CGC 9.8 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4456509005

1st printing. NOTE: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th printings of #1 are labeled as such on the inside cover. Cover by Frank Miller. "The Dark Knight Returns," script and pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Set 20 years in the future, this story finds that in the absence of superheroes, criminals have run amok, and a gang called the Mutants are terrorizing Gotham City; Bruce Wayne has been retired from super-heroing for 10 years following the death of Jason Todd, the second Robin; Despite Wayne's funding of the rehabilitation of Harvey Dent (Two-Face), Dent returns to being a super-villain; Bruce, overcome with the grief over what Gotham has become, dons the Batman costume again and captures Dent. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 1-1ST CGC 9.6 SS Miller 1st Printing

Paper: White

Signed by Frank Miller on 6/30/18

Label #1597505003

1st printing. NOTE: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th printings of #1 are labeled as such on the inside cover. Cover by Frank Miller. "The Dark Knight Returns," script and pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Set 20 years in the future, this story finds that in the absence of superheroes, criminals have run amok, and a gang called the Mutants are terrorizing Gotham City; Bruce Wayne has been retired from super-heroing for 10 years following the death of Jason Todd, the second Robin; Despite Wayne's funding of the rehabilitation of Harvey Dent (Two-Face), Dent returns to being a super-villain; Bruce, overcome with the grief over what Gotham has become, dons the Batman costume again and captures Dent. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 1-1ST CGC 9.4 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4263315010

1st printing. NOTE: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th printings of #1 are labeled as such on the inside cover. Cover by Frank Miller. "The Dark Knight Returns," script and pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Set 20 years in the future, this story finds that in the absence of superheroes, criminals have run amok, and a gang called the Mutants are terrorizing Gotham City; Bruce Wayne has been retired from super-heroing for 10 years following the death of Jason Todd, the second Robin; Despite Wayne's funding of the rehabilitation of Harvey Dent (Two-Face), Dent returns to being a super-villain; Bruce, overcome with the grief over what Gotham has become, dons the Batman costume again and captures Dent. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 1-3RD CGC 9.8 SS Janson/ Miller 3rd Printing

Paper: White

Signed by Klaus Janson and Frank Miller on 9/3/16

Label #1323178010

3rd printing; Frank Miller script and art. NOTE: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th printings of #1 are labeled as such on the inside cover. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 2-2ND CGC 9.8 SS Miller Miller Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Signed by Frank Miller on 6/30/18 Second Printing

Label #1597505011

2nd printing; Frank Miller script and art. NOTE: 3rd printings of #2 are labeled as such on the inside cover. 2nd printings don't have almost matching gray backgrounds on inside covers and first page--the inside covers are a good bit darker. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 4-1ST CGC 9.8 SS Miller Miller Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Signed by Frank Miller on 6/30/18

Label #1597505028

1st printing. NOTE: 2nd printings are labeled as such on the inside cover. Cover by Frank Miller. "The Dark Knight Falls," script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Russia launches a nuclear warhead called Coldbringer in response to Superman's presence in Corto Maltese; Superman diverts the missile to an uninhabited desert area; The warhead was designed to disrupt electronics and communications and throw dust and debris into the atmosphere; Deprived of sunlight, Superman nearly dies; Gotham descends into chaos; Some citizens, including Jim Gordon, pull together to fight the fires and retain some semblance of civilization until the power is restored; Batman battles the Joker and the police; The U.S. government sends Superman to take the Dark Knight down; Oliver Queen, the former Green Arrow, prepares Batman for his ultimate battle. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Killing Joke (1988) 1-1ST CGC 9.8 SS Bolland Bolland Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Signed by Brian Bolland on 4/1/21

Label #2504933012

1st Printing. Batman matches wits with his arch nemesis The Joker in this critically acclaimed, prestige format one-shot. He also laughs at one of his jokes. The book is infamous for the scene in which The Joker shoots and cripples Barbara Gordon, effectively ending her crime fighting career as Batgirl. Written by Alan Moore, with art by Brian Bolland. 52 pages, full color. NOTE: 1st Printing, title is printed in lime green embossed ink. All others are later printings. Cover price $3.50.

Batman The Killing Joke (1988) 1-1ST CGC 9.8 Bolland Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #0277036006

1st Printing. Batman matches wits with his arch nemesis The Joker in this critically acclaimed, prestige format one-shot. He also laughs at one of his jokes. The book is infamous for the scene in which The Joker shoots and cripples Barbara Gordon, effectively ending her crime fighting career as Batgirl. Written by Alan Moore, with art by Brian Bolland. 52 pages, full color. NOTE: 1st Printing, title is printed in lime green embossed ink. All others are later printings. Cover price $3.50.

Batman The Killing Joke (1988) 1-1ST CGC 9.6 Bolland Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case

Label #2114268011

1st Printing. Batman matches wits with his arch nemesis The Joker in this critically acclaimed, prestige format one-shot. He also laughs at one of his jokes. The book is infamous for the scene in which The Joker shoots and cripples Barbara Gordon, effectively ending her crime fighting career as Batgirl. Written by Alan Moore, with art by Brian Bolland. 52 pages, full color. NOTE: 1st Printing, title is printed in lime green embossed ink. All others are later printings. Cover price $3.50.

Batman vs. Predator (1991 1st Series) 1A CGC 9.6 Suydam Batman

Paper: White

Prestige Format.

Label #3959179004

Deluxe Edition (Prestige Format, squarebound). Written by Dave Gibbons. Art by Andy Kubert and Adam Kubert. Cover by Arthur Suydam. The hunter becomes the hunted as Batman, Earth's ultimate detective, is pitted against Predator, the galaxy's most ruthless hunter! Neither is known for their ability to compromise, assuring readers a break-neck paced three-issue series! Squarebound, 32 pages, FC. Cover price $4.95.

Batman vs. Predator (1991 1st Series) 1B CGC 9.6 Suydam Predator Variant

Paper: White

Prestige Format

Label #4434342017

Deluxe Edition (Prestige Format, squarebound). Written by Dave Gibbons. Art by Andy Kubert and Adam Kubert. Cover by Arthur Suydam. The hunter becomes the hunted as Batman, Earth's ultimate detective, is pitted against Predator, the galaxy's most ruthless hunter! Neither is known for their ability to compromise, assuring readers a break-neck paced three-issue series! Squarebound, 32 pages, FC. Cover price $4.95.

Blue Beetle (1986 DC 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4451008015

Scientist and entrepreneur Ted Kord, a.k.a. the Blue Beetle, has a rematch with Firefist, the Incendiary Man, in "Out From The Ashes!" Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Len Wein, pencils by Paris Cullins, inks by Bruce Patterson. Cullins/Patterson cover. Cover price $0.75.

Blue Beetle (1986 DC 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4168525025

Scientist and entrepreneur Ted Kord, a.k.a. the Blue Beetle, has a rematch with Firefist, the Incendiary Man, in "Out From The Ashes!" Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Len Wein, pencils by Paris Cullins, inks by Bruce Patterson. Cullins/Patterson cover. Cover price $0.75.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 333D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4294351015

Direct Edition. Super Patriot (John Walker) becomes new Captain America. "The Replacement" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Tom Morgan and Dave Hunt. Cover by Mike Zeck and Bob McLeod. The Commission is shocked by Steve Rogers' resignation and immediately begins a search for a new Captain America. Commission member Val Cooper has an idea: how about the Super-Patriot? John Walker accepts and becomes the next Captain America! (Note: Stan Lee is depicted on the left side of the cover.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 387 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4434342025

"Maiden Voyage" Part 1 of 6. Guest-starring Paladin. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Rik Levins. Inks by Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Ron Lim and Danny Bulanadi. Diamondback, Black Mamba, and the Asp have won an all-expense-paid cruise to the Caribbean onboard the S.S. Superia! Sounds like a lot of fun! But the three former members of the Serpent Society are very leery about their cruise director! Modam! Acting on a hunch, Diamondback activates her homing beacon as she boards the cruise ship! Fortunately for Cap's favorite serpent lady, the Sentinel of Liberty and his temporary partner, Paladin, happen to be in the area visiting the island base of Advanced Idea Mechanics! Are Paladin and the star-spangled avenger going to join the cruise? Not if Modam cancels their boarding passes…permanently! Cameo appearances by Anaconda, Puff Adder, and Rock Python. Second story: "The Masque Club" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Dan Panosian. While dining at his exclusive club in Washington D.C., the Red Skull receives some bad news from Armin Zola! Someone has destroyed the skull's spare clone bodies! Wasting no time the Red Skull assembles the Skeleton Crew and assigns them the task of hunting down the culprit! Who is bold enough to challenge the Red Skull? Cameo appearances by Baron Von Strucker and Hauptmann Deutschland. (Notes: This begins the six-part Superia Stratagem storyline. The Captain America series is bi-monthly for the next 5 issues. This issue includes a full-page ad for the Korvac Quest storyline that runs through four of Marvel's 1991 summer annuals.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 388 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Label #4434342024

"Deep Sixed" Part 2 of 6. Guest-starring Paladin. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Rik Levins. Inks by Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Ron Lim and Danny Bulanadi. It's a double crisis in the Caribbean! Modam cripples Captain America's special aircraft and sends John Jameson, Paladin, and the star-spangled avenger plunging into the ocean below! And now floating in the water, Cap and Paladin must fight off deadly attacks from Modam, Blackbird, and Moonstone to stay alive! Meanwhile on the S.S. Superia, Snapdragon ambushes Diamondback in a cold-blooded assault! And in a matter of minutes, Diamondback is also floating in the water…face down and unconscious! The situation looks bleak indeed as this pleasure cruise quickly turns into a nightmare voyage! Cameo appearances by Anaconda, Asp, Black Mamba, Impala, and Quicksand. Second story: "Slaughterhouse" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Larry Alexander. Inks by Dan Panosian. During an exercise session with hired flunkies, the Red Skull is brazenly kidnapped! Wow, who would be brave enough to do that? Cameo appearance by Hauptmann Deutschland. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 389 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4434342023

"Pageant of Power" Part 3 of 6. Guest-starring Paladin. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Rik Levins. Inks by Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Ron Lim and Art Thibert. Floating in the Atlantic Ocean, the shield-slinger and Paladin fight off one airborne attack after another! But putting their years of experience to good use, the two heroes knock out Blackbird and Moonstone! And then get a short break in order to plan their upcoming invasion of the S.S. Superia! Meanwhile back on the luxury liner, Dr. Nightshade sends Ion to retrieve the lifeless body of Diamondback from the sea. Has Rachel Leighton cashed in her chips in the blue waters of the Caribbean? Hopefully not! Because if she did, she'll miss Cap and Paladin's foray onto the cruise ship! Do the good guys know that 30 or more super-villainesses are onboard…ready and waiting? Surprise! Cameo appearance by the Vision. (Note: This issue includes a 2-page layout featuring over thirty female super-villains.) Second story: "Kidnaped" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Larry Alexander. Inks by Bud LaRosa. Hauptmann Deutschland (aka Captain Germany) has done the impossible! Captured the Red Skull! And now he's bringing the skull back to Germany to stand trial for his war crimes during WWII. Cameo appearances by Blitzkrieg, Crossbones, Machinesmith, Mother Night, and the Sleeper. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 390 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4434342022

"When Women Wage War" Part 4 of 6. Guest-starring Paladin. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Rik Levins. Inks by Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Ron Lim and Danny Bulanadi. Onboard the S.S. Superia the wild free-for-all begins! Captain America and Paladin vs. Dragonfly, Gypsy Moth, Ion, Battleaxe, Impala, Titania, Quicksand, Screaming Mimi, Snapdragon, and many, many more! The shield-slinger and gun-for-hire are hopelessly outnumbered! They need a miracle! But sadly there aren't any miracles coming today. Meanwhile during the one-sided fight, Black Mamba and the Asp comfort Diamondback by telling her that the star-spangled avenger is trying to rescue her! However now the two rescuers…need rescuing themselves! Cameo appearance by Superia. Second story: "Sneak Attack" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Larry Alexander. Inks by Dan Panosian. The Skeleton Crew busts into a Berlin military compound to free the Red Skull! But Hauptmann Deutschland, Blitzkrieg, and Zeitgeist intercept them! Is the skull's crew going to join him in prison? 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Catwoman (1989 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4451008020

"Metamophosis!" Written by Mindy Newell. Art by J.J. Birch. Her story began in the pages of Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli's instant classic, BATMAN: YEAR ONE...and it continues here, in the CATWOMAN mini-series. When young Selina Kyle is assaulted by a criminal associate, she learns how to defend herself. And, she learns that murder comes easy to her. She learns that she is destined to be the Catwoman. The events that reshaped the life of Selina Kyle and her criminal alter ego the Catwoman are told here in shocking detail. 32 pages, FC. Suggested for Mature Readers. Cover price $1.50.

Cherry Poptart (1982 Last Gasp/Kitchen Sink) #3, 1st Printing CGC 9.6 SS

Paper: White

Larry Welz Authenticated Autograph

Label #4446363005

1st Printing. 1986. ($2.50 cover price). Larry Welz story, cover and art. Stories include Rambo and Indiana Jones parodies. 7" x 9 7/8", b&w, 44 pages. Adults Only. Cover price $2.50.

Classics Illustrated (1990 First Pub.) 24 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Label #0715162045

Dean Motter of Mister X and Terminal City adapts Samuel Taylor Coleridges poem of a haunting on the high seas, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner. First Comics Classics Illustrated was noted for its faithful adaptations of literary works by top-notch artists. 52 pages. Cover price $3.95. 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.

Crossfire (1984 Eclipse) 12 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4420068001

When a Marilyn Monroe impersonator disappears, Crossfire investigates in "The 24th Annual Death of Marilyn Monroe." Script by Mark Evanier and art by Dan Spiegle. Dave Stevens cover. Cover price $1.50.

Crow (1989 Caliber) 2-1ST CGC 9.6 1st Printing

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4451743012

1st Printing dated March 1989. Book Two: Fear. Story, art and cover by James O'Barr. The first Crow miniseries, introducing the deathless spirit of vengeance. The Crow continues his methodical campaign of bloody revenge against the street gang that murdered him. 36 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $1.95.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 254D CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4431690006

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Al Williamson. First appearance of Typhoid Mary in Typhoid!, script by Ann Nocenti, pencils by John Romita Jr., inks by Al Williamson; Typhoid Mary blows into town and starts robbing the Kingpin's operations; Thinking he has finally found a way to get to Daredevil, Kingpin offers Typhoid a million dollars if she can make DD fall in love with her and then crush him; Matt meets Mary. 32 pgs. Cover price $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 280 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4271498006

Cover pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Al Williamson. Twilight of the Idols starring Daredevil, Gorgon, Karnak, Number Nine, Brandy Ash, Pope, and Mephisto , script by Ann Nocenti, pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Al Williamson; DD and his companions fall into Hell and each experience Mephisto's realm in their own unique ways; Daredevil lights a fire. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Daredevil Love and War GN (1986 Marvel Graphic Novel) 1-1ST CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4429293003

Marvel Graphic Novel Volume 24 - 1st printing.

Written by Frank Miller. Art and cover by Bill Sienkiewicz.

Daredevil vs. Kingpin! A groundbreaking graphic novel that is essentially a Kingpin graphic novel (according to Miller himself) that pits Fisk against Daredevil with the live of Vanessa (Fisk's wife) hanging in the balance. Sienkiewicz's impressionistic painted art stunned comic readers of the 80s and remains vibrant even to this day. Miller's story, part psychological drama, part action thriller, is one of his best.

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

Cover price $6.95.

Dazzler (1981) 33D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4451008018

Direct Edition. Painted cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz. Chiller!, script by Mike Carlin, pencils by Mark Bright, inks by Vince Colletta; Ali lands a job in a music video that bears an uncanny resemblance to Michael Jackson's Thriller. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Dazzler The Movie GN (1984 Marvel Graphic Novel) 1-1ST CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4429293001

Marvel Graphic Novel Volume 12

1st printing.

Written by Jim Shooter. Art by Frank Springer and Vince Colletta. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz.

Alison Blaire is a world famous pop star! Her adoring fans love her. She is also Dazzler, a mutant super hero with the uncanny ability to turn sound into light. There are many who hate and fear mutants. This is the story of what happens when Alison's two worlds collide.

Featuring appearances by the Uncanny X-Men (Storm, Colossus, Nightcrawler, Wolverine, and Cyclops).

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

Cover price $6.95.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 87 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4351541022

Crisis on Infinite Earths cross-over. Zapped by an alien ray, Superman hops dimensions and teams up with Superboy-Prime to battle Polarians on Earth-Prime in the 24-page "Year of the Comet." Continued in Adventures of Superman (1939) #414. Script by Elliot S! Maggin, art by Curt Swan & Al Williamson. Plus: the 16-page "Origin of Superboy-Prime" by Maggin, Swan & Williamson. Cover by Eduardo Barreto. Cover price $1.25.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 87 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4424337006

Crisis on Infinite Earths cross-over. Zapped by an alien ray, Superman hops dimensions and teams up with Superboy-Prime to battle Polarians on Earth-Prime in the 24-page "Year of the Comet." Continued in Adventures of Superman (1939) #414. Script by Elliot S! Maggin, art by Curt Swan & Al Williamson. Plus: the 16-page "Origin of Superboy-Prime" by Maggin, Swan & Williamson. Cover by Eduardo Barreto. Cover price $1.25.

DC Spotlight (1985) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2005867001

Wraparound Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. In DC Spotlight, you can read about where DC's been, what books are coming out now, and what's in store for the future! Contents: Introduction by Dick Giordano; article on Crisis on Infinite Earths, with comments from Marv Wolfman and Dick Giordano; article by Len Wein on Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe; article on the graphic novel program, with comments from Dick Giordano, Julie Schwartz and Keith Giffen; article on DC Challenge, with comments from Mark Evanier, Len Wein, Mike W. Barr, Dave Gibbons, Chuck Patton, Gene Colan and Bob Greenberger; article by Andrew Helfer on the mini-series MASK; article by Don McGregor on the mini-series Nathaniel Dusk; article by Mike W. Barr on The Outsiders; article by Michael L. Fleisher on Hex; article on Legion of Super-Heroes and The New Teen Titans, with comments from Paul Levitz and Marv Wolfman; article on Swamp Thing, with comments from Alan Moore; article on The Omega Men, with comments from Alan Gold; article on Firestorm, with comments from Gerry Conway; article on Blue Devil; article on Green Lantern; article on Amethyst, with comments from Karen Berger; article by Andrew Helfer on Super Powers; article on Dark Knight Returns, with comments from Frank Miller; article on Aquaman, with comments from Neal Pozner; article on Watchmen, with comments from Alan Moore; and "A Capsule History of DC Comics." 32 pages, full color.

DC Spotlight (1985) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #1448258005

Wraparound Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. In DC Spotlight, you can read about where DC's been, what books are coming out now, and what's in store for the future! Contents: Introduction by Dick Giordano; article on Crisis on Infinite Earths, with comments from Marv Wolfman and Dick Giordano; article by Len Wein on Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe; article on the graphic novel program, with comments from Dick Giordano, Julie Schwartz and Keith Giffen; article on DC Challenge, with comments from Mark Evanier, Len Wein, Mike W. Barr, Dave Gibbons, Chuck Patton, Gene Colan and Bob Greenberger; article by Andrew Helfer on the mini-series MASK; article by Don McGregor on the mini-series Nathaniel Dusk; article by Mike W. Barr on The Outsiders; article by Michael L. Fleisher on Hex; article on Legion of Super-Heroes and The New Teen Titans, with comments from Paul Levitz and Marv Wolfman; article on Swamp Thing, with comments from Alan Moore; article on The Omega Men, with comments from Alan Gold; article on Firestorm, with comments from Gerry Conway; article on Blue Devil; article on Green Lantern; article on Amethyst, with comments from Karen Berger; article by Andrew Helfer on Super Powers; article on Dark Knight Returns, with comments from Frank Miller; article on Aquaman, with comments from Neal Pozner; article on Watchmen, with comments from Alan Moore; and "A Capsule History of DC Comics." 32 pages, full color.

Deadly Foes of Spider-Man (1991) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4092553004

"Shattered Dreams" Part 3 of 4. Script by Danny Fingeroth. Pencils Al Milgrom. Inks by Al Milgrom and Mike Machlan. Cover by Al Milgrom. The Sinister Syndicate is a shambles as the Rhino leaves the group and Boomerang continues to rot in prison! What does it take to get a bad guy out of jail nowadays? One more time Leila (with help from the Shocker) tries to spring Boomerang! And finally the escape plan works! But Leila isn't trying to reunite the syndicate, she wants to destroy it! Meanwhile as a result of the jailbreak, the Shocker roams the streets...on a collision course with your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Deathlok (1991 1st Series) 1A CGC 9.8 Cowan

Paper: White

Label #4435991015

Cover art by Denys Cowan. The Wolf Is At The Door, script by Dwayne McDuffie and Gregory Wright, pencils by Denys Cowan, inks by Mike Manley; Deathlok stops Harlan Ryker's warwolf from killing others who would testify against Ryker. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 569 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4350322007

When the Joker catches wind that Catwoman is now working with Batman and Robin, he decides to do the logical thing and 'rehabilitate' her in "Catch as Catscan." Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Mike W. Barr, art & cover by Alan Davis & Paul Neary. Cover price $0.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 585 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4349941003

Cover art by Jerry Bingham. The Ratcatcher starring Batman, script by John Wagner and Alan Grant, pencils by Norm Breyfogle, inks by Ricardo Villagran; Batman faces the Ratcatcher, who infests the sewer where Batman is with rats. 32 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Detective Comics Oreo Cookie Giveaway (1984) 27 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Reprint

Label #1618534083

Oreo Cookie promotional comic from 1984. Reprints Batman cover and story from Detective #27, plus Robin origin from Detective #38, and first Joker appearance from Batman #1. 32-pages, all newsprint, full-color standard comic book size.

Elementals (1989 2nd Series Comico) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4004007024

The Reverend Jeremy Skagg initiates his media war against the Elementals as they get on board the Flying Dutchman and help the wizard Ambrose battle with the sorceress Demeter, in "Off to See the Wizard." Script by Bill Willingham and art by Mike Leeke & Mike Chen. Wraparound cover. Cover price $1.95.

Ewoks (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4421066016

"Rites of Power!" Story by David Manak. Art by Warren Kremer. When the Ewok village comes under attack by a band of warriors only Princess Kneesaa may hold the key to victory. FC, 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 347 CGC 9.6 Adams Variant

Paper: White

Label #4419324023

1st printing - "Big Trouble on Little Earth (or is it...Where Creatures Roam?)!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man, Wolverine, Ghost Rider, and the Hulk. Story by Walt Simonson. Art and cover by Arthur Adams and Art Thibert. Can it be true? Reed Richards, the Human Torch, and the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing of the Fantastic Four are dead?! Now, it's up to a monster, an outlaw hero, a mutant, and the Spirit of Vengeance to solve this mystery and stop an unseen threat to mankind before it's too late. Can the Incredible Hulk, Ghost Rider, Wolverine, and the Amazing Spider-Man play nice together long enough to stop Armageddon? Cover price $1.00.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 348 CGC 9.8 Adams Variant

Paper: White

Label #4044694023

"Where Monsters Dwell!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man, Wolverine, Ghost Rider, and the Hulk. Story by Walt Simonson. Art and cover by Arthur Adams, Gracine Tanaka, Al Milgrom, and Art Thibert. Cover by Arthur Adams and Art Thibert. The Fantastic Four is dead! Only the Invisible Woman remains and she has gathered together a motley crew of outlaw heroes to help her avenge the FF. Can the Incredible Hulk, Ghost Rider, Wolverine, and the Amazing Spider-Man play nice together long enough to stop Armageddon, and what terrible secret is Sue Richards hiding? Cover price $1.00.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 353D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4046031005

Direct Edition. "So Little Time, So much to Do...or If I could Save Time in a Klein Bottle!" Part 3 of 4. Story, art, and cover by Walt Simonson. The Fantastic Four must face off with the Time Variance Authority for the right to exist in their own continuity. Get ready for the FF's most out there adventure yet! Cover price $1.00.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 353D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3959178021

Direct Edition. "So Little Time, So much to Do...or If I could Save Time in a Klein Bottle!" Part 3 of 4. Story, art, and cover by Walt Simonson. The Fantastic Four must face off with the Time Variance Authority for the right to exist in their own continuity. Get ready for the FF's most out there adventure yet! Cover price $1.00.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 354 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3959178022

"The Cross-Time Express!" Part 4 of 4. Story, art, and cover by Walt Simonson. Ben Grimm makes a decision that could change everything, as the Fantastic Four conclude their amazing adventure through the space/time continuum. Last Simonson issue Cover price $1.00.

Flaming Carrot Comics (1984 AV/Dark Horse) 16 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3939729004

Cover art by Bob Burden. I Cloned Hitler's Feet!, script and art by Bob Burden; In a flashback, the Mystery Men battle clones of Hitler's Feet. Chronicling the hilarious adventures of Bob Burden's post-Dada, neo-surrealist super-hero. Versus the Termite Men starring Power Man, script by Herm Bolstein, art by John Celardo. 36 pgs. $1.70. Cover price $2.00.

Fright (1988 Eternity) 3 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s)

Label #3732950009