Auctions: comic books 1989

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 311D VF 8.0

Direct Edition. "Mysteries of the Dead" Inferno crossover. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Crazy things are happening in the Big Apple as a result of Inferno! When a brick building comes to life and crushes an innocent bystander, the wondrous wall-crawler is devastated that he couldn't save the poor man. However the next day when he returns to the same location, the web-slinger senses a mystery. Or perhaps better stated...Mysterio! Under the cover of Inferno, the Master of Illusion attempts to wreak havoc on Spider-Man's life! Can the spectacular one see through the mist and fog and solve (the) Mysterio? Appearance by Mary Jane Watson. Cameo appearances by Dr. Curt Connors, Harry Osborn, Liz Osborn, Normie Osborn, and the Hobgoblin. (Notes: Elements of the story continue in Spectacular Spider-Man 146.) Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 314D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4487112005

Direct Edition. "Down and Out in Forest Hills" Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. In a cold-blooded move from his prison cell, Jonathon Caesar evicts Peter and Mary Jane from their Bedford Towers condo just in time for Christmas! And now the Parkers have to find a new place to live ASAP! One option is to move back in with Aunt May in Forest Hills! However the famous American novelist Thomas Wolfe once said: "You can't go back home again." Where will the Amazing Spider-Man and his wife decide to live? A heartwarming story. Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Kristy Watson, and Flash Thompson. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from Topps comics publisher Charles Novinskie.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 315D VF+ 8.5

Direct Edition. "A Matter of Life and Debt!" Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Life is full of challenges and on this day Peter Parker and his web-spinning alter-ego face three! The first, Hydro-Man attempts a payday robbery! But the Spectacular Spider-Man stops the heist! The second, Nathan Lubensky steals money from Aunt May to pay his gambling debts! However Peter quickly shuts down his operation! And the fateful third...Venom escapes from the Vault! Wow, this challenge will be more difficult and more deadly starting next issue! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Kristy Watson. (Notes: Venom previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man 300.) The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 451,930; average paid circulation 271,100. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 316D CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4092977002

Direct Edition. "Dead Meat" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Venom is back in New York City! And the deranged Eddie Brock is looking to kill Peter Parker or Spider-Man with extreme prejudice! However first the psychotic symbiote has to find where the Parkers are living! At the web-slinger's former Bedford Towers residence, Venom runs into and then runs roughshod over the Black Cat! But Felicia doesn't know where the wall-crawler is either! Later on Peter learns that his worst nightmare has returned and his family is in grave danger. Spider-Man can't wait for Venom to make the first move. The web-slinger must attack! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Glory Grant, and Eduardo Lobo. (Note: This two-part story was reprinted in 1990 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man vs. Venom.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 319 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4506088004

"The Scorpion's Tail of Woe!" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. The Scorpion has a problem...and it's not the Amazing Spider-Man! The pointy-tailed villain double-crossed Justin Hammer last issue! And now the repercussions are on the way courtesy of Blacklash and the Rhino! Near the site of the World's Fair in Flushing Meadows, Hammer's newest mercenaries catch up with Spidey and the Scorpion! And the multi-faceted free-for-all begins! How many bad guys will the web-slinger have to beat? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, and Liz Osborn. (Note: The Amazing Spider-Man title was published bi-monthly for the next 8 issues.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 321D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4506088005

Direct Edition. "Underwar!" The Assassin Nation Plot Part 2 of 6. Guest-starring Paladin and Silver Sable. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Silver Sable joins the hunt for the Life Foundation's latest end-of-the-world endeavor! And the doomsday trail leads Sable, Spidey, and Paladin to a clandestine complex in Northern New Jersey! Once inside the trio runs into Carlton Drake and his grotesque mercenary monsters! Is this what the amazing one signed up for? It's too late to turn back now! The Life Foundation must be liquidated! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, Liz Osborn, Normie Osborn, Flash Thompson, and Aunt May. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Batman Legends of the Dark Knight (1989) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4524197022

The tale begins on a treacherous mountain climb to track a killer. It ends with the birth of the LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT. On his quest to apprehend the killer, Bruce Wayne meets a tribal shaman who has a lasting impact on his life, influencing him, upon his return to Gotham City, to take up the cowl of Batman. Then, strange, ritualistic murders start occurring, and a mysterious bat-like person is seen. "Shaman" is a 5-part story that examines the early days of Batman...and leads off the first new regular Batman title in years. Written by Dennis O'Neil, with art by Ed Hannigan and John Beatty. Inner cover painting by George Pratt. Deluxe format. NOTE: Outer cover has four different color variations and are not listed individually within our system. Cover price $1.50.

Caliber Presents (1989) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Slab: Significant inner well scuff(s)

Label #4063972002

NOTE: 1st appearance of The Crow - Cover by Tim Vigil. Stories and art by James OBarr, Mark Bloodworth, Tim Vigil, Mark Winfrey, Tim Tyler, and Kyle Garrett. Anthology featuring Caliber artists and characters, as well as stand-alone stories. The first-ever appearance of OBarrs The Crow in Inertia, plus another OBarr story, IO; the sword-and-sorcery strip Cuda; a preview of Bloodworths NightStreets series. 48 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $1.95.

Cheval Noir (1989) 1 FN- 5.5

Cover by Dave Stevens. This elegant new anthology will feature the best work by the best cartoonists the world over! In this special 64-page, perfect-bound first issue: A beautiful Dave Steven's cover, Phillipe Druillet's The Lone Sloane, Adele and the Beast by Jacques Tardi, Angel Fusion by Kato and Goto, and stories by a host of other renowned creators, including Schuiten and Peeters, Andreas, and Cossu. 64 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $3.50.

Comics Interview (1983) 68 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4526592006

Cover by Mark A. Nelson. In this issue: a madcap interview with Mark Verheiden and Mark A. Nelson on Aliens, The Phantom, The American, Predator, Badger and Airboy. Plus: Roy Thomas (part 3) gabs about Young All-Stars and Infinity Inc. Also: Mike Gold (part 2) discusses Spider-Man, Batman and Bugs Bunny. Cover price $3.50.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 85 VF+ 8.5

In "SFX," Storm Shadow and Jinx fight a running battle with Zartan. Characters: FEATURE: Storm Shadow; Jinx; VILLAINS: Zartan; Ninjas. Note: This is a "silent" issue as it has no text with lettering credits being for sound effects only. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Paul Ryan and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Paul Ryan and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 95 VF/NM 9.0

"The Snake-Eyes Trilogy: Part 2 - No Turning Back!" Snake-Eyes is chained up and about to be tortured; Scarlett is in a coma; Destro stops by for a surprise visit to the Baroness; the Baroness pretends that everything is fine and she doesn't have the Joe's resident ninja tied up in the basement; the Joes and Storm Shadow move in for a rescue, but Snake-Eyes has plans of his own. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Snake-Eyes; Scarlett; Doc; Lifeline; Roadblock; Chuckles; Stalker; GUESTS: Wade Collins; Storm Shadow; Blind Master; Billy; VILLAINS: Destro; Baroness; Scrap-Iron; Raptor; Vipers; Night Viper; Crimson Guard; Paine Brothers--Crispo; DeSade; Torquemada; Dr. Hundtkinder; CAMEO: J. Jonah Jameson. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Mark Bright and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Andy Kubert. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe Special Missions (1986) 24 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4511304020

Cover pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Bob McLeod. "Ladies' Day," script by Herb Trimp, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Danny Bulanadi; The Joes are tasked with protecting the president who is throwing out the first pitch at a baseball game in New York City; Cobra feels that this is the perfect time to strike but don't count on the Joes' secret weapon--four of their female members all dolled up as cheerleaders. 36 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Marvel Masterworks Deluxe Library Edition Variant HC (1987-Present) 1st Edition 10-1ST VF+ 8.5

Volume 10 - 1st printing. "Soider-Man: Book3!" Collects Amazing Spider-Man #21-30 and Annual #1.

Written by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Introduction by Stan Lee.

It was 1961 and out of the fertile imaginations of Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko and others emerged the Marvel Age. First came the Fantastic Four, soon to be followed by the Amazing Spider-Man, the Mighty Thor, the Incredible Hulk, Daredevil, Iron Man, and the Uncanny X-Men. These were Marvel's heroes, stalwart and true, ready to face any and all threats to mankind. Marvel Masterworks were created to give fans a chance to experience this phenomenon from the beginning.

Hardcover, 266 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.95.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 231D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4514736016

Direct Edition. Cover art by Todd McFarlane. Something Wicked This Way Kills!, script by Tom DeFalco (Plot) and David Michelinie , pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Mike Esposito; Spidey and Paladin team up to take on a scientist who has enhanced himself with radioactive vitamins; reprinted from Marvel Team-Up (Marvel, 1972 series) #108. 36 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

New Teen Titans (1984 2nd Series) New Titans 61 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1620033021

A Lonely Place to Be: Part 4 of 5. "Going Home!" Guest-starring Batman and Speedy. Written by Marv Wolfman and George Perez. Art by George Perez, Tom grummett, and Bob McLeod. Cover by George Perez. Story continued from Batman #441. The Dynamic Duo reunited! Batman and Nightwing team-up to stop Two-Face's dastardly plan. Or have they been reunited only to fall into the arch fiends trap? Story concludes in Batman #442. Cover price $1.75.

Predator (1989) 1 VG+ 4.5 1st Printing

Centerfold detached at one staple.

First Printing. Written by Mark Verheiden. Art by Chris Warner and Sam de la Rosa. The Predators are back, only this time their hunting ground isn't the tropical jungles of South America--it's the concrete and street jungles of New York City! It's the hottest summer on record, and Detective Schaefer suspects that his brother's disappearance is somehow tied to the wave of gruesome murders plaguing New York! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.25.

Predator (1989) 1REP.2ND CGC 9.6 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing Name Written on Page 1 in Pen.

Label #4340442018

Second Printing. Written by Mark Verheiden. Art by Chris Warner and Sam de la Rosa. The Predators are back, only this time their hunting ground isn't the tropical jungles of South America--it's the concrete and street jungles of New York City! It's the hottest summer on record, and Detective Schaefer suspects that his brother's disappearance is somehow tied to the wave of gruesome murders plaguing New York! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.25.

Predator (1989) 1REP.2ND CGC 9.0 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing

Label #4234987020

Second Printing. Written by Mark Verheiden. Art by Chris Warner and Sam de la Rosa. The Predators are back, only this time their hunting ground isn't the tropical jungles of South America--it's the concrete and street jungles of New York City! It's the hottest summer on record, and Detective Schaefer suspects that his brother's disappearance is somehow tied to the wave of gruesome murders plaguing New York! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.25.

Punisher War Journal (1988 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4514427014

Cover art by Carl Potts and Jim Lee. An Eye For an Eye Chapter Three: A Dish Best Served Cold, script by Carl Potts, pencils by Carl Potts and Jim Lee, inks by Jim Lee; conflict arises between Punisher, Jason, and Montoya, true story of Frank Castle's family getting killed is revealed. Punisher War Journal Equipment Page by Eliot R. Brown. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Punisher War Journal (1988 1st Series) 5 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4514427017

Cover art by Jim Lee and Carl Potts. Crucible, script by Carl Potts, pencils by Jim Lee, inks by Scott Williams; Punisher battles Sniper, who was in his old Vietnam unit. Punisher's Arsenal by Eliot R. Brown. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Punisher War Journal (1988 1st Series) 8 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4514427018

Cover art by Jim Lee and Klaus Janson. Damage, script by Carl Potts, art by Jim Lee; Damage and his gang try to steal Punisher's van. Punisher's Arsenal profile by Eliot R. Brown. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Punisher War Journal (1988 1st Series) 9 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4514427019

Cover art by Jim Lee. Guilt Trip, script by Carl Potts, art by Jim Lee; Punisher gets tangled up with the Black Widow. Punisher's Arsenal profile by Eliot R. Brown. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #0241968003

52-page giant. 1st app of Morpheus, the Modern Age Sandman. Sleep of the Just [Master of Dreams Part 1], script by Neil Gaiman, art by Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg; Roderick Burgess, seeking to trap Death, snares her brother Dream instead; After many years of captivity, Morpheus is released and takes his revenge. Wesley Dodds (Golden Age Sandman) cameo appearance. (See also Books of Magic, Vertigo Jam, and Vertigo Preview)Catwoman ad, art by Michael Bair. 52 pgs., full color. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 3 VF- 7.5

In order to regain his lost kingdom, the Sandman must first recover his lost mystical objects, a quest that will require the aid of a reluctant John Constantine. Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 6 FN+ 6.5

Sandman lies helpless, unable to stop Dr. Destiny as he unleashes nightmares and madness upon the world. Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Mike Dringenberg and Malcolm Jones III. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 8A FN+ 6.5

Neil Gaiman script and Dringenberg art. Standard edition that includes a 'publishorial' by DC editor Jeanette Kahn. First appearance of Death. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 9 VF/NM 9.0

A mystery that began 10,000 years ago has its impact on the present as the secret of the Sandman's love life is explored. Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Mike Dringenberg and Malcolm Jones III. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures (1989) Reprints 7 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Fifth Printing.

Label #4500671002

This includes all reprints 2nd and up. Cover price $1.00.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures (1989) Reprints 10 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Fifth Printing.

Label #4500671004

This includes all reprints 2nd and up. Cover price $1.00.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures (1989) Reprints 11 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Fourth Printing.

Label #4500671006

This includes all reprints 2nd and up. Cover price $1.00.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 5D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4500671018

Direct Edition. "Hunter's Moon!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema and Al Williamson. With help from pilot Archie Corrigan, Wolverine takes out the Harriers in the Golden Triangle and puts the kibosh on General Coy's opium crop. John Bolton art on back cover. 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 6D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4500671019

Direct Edition. "Roughhouse!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema and Al Williamson. At the royal palace, Wolverine takes on the behemoth Roughhouse and the deadly Bloodsport in an effort to save innocent lives. Just as things escalate to the point of no return, the Mandripoor Prince arrives in town. Todd McFarlane art on back cover. 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 8D FN/VF 7.0

Direct Edition. Part 2 of 2 - "If It Ain't Broke...!" Guest-starring the Incredible Hulk. Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema . In a humorous turn of events, using the Hulk's brute strength to do his dirty work for him, Wolverine tricks the Grey Goliath into trashing Coy's slave ring and cocaine operation. Rob Liefeld art on back cover. Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 17D VF 8.0

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) 17N VF+ 8.5

Newsstand 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.