Auctions: comic books 1994

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 388D.A CGC 9.6 Direct Deluxe Variant

Paper: White

Collector's Edition

Label #4490837017

Deluxe Direct Edition. "The Sadness of Truth" Life theft Part 3 of 3. Double-sized issue. Direct Edition. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Blue foil cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Shock follows shock as Peter Parker learns the painful truth about his parents! Inside the Chameleon's New Jersey hideaway, the faceless villain reveals that Richard and Mary Parker are artificial simulacrums (aka life model decoys). The web-slinger is stunned. But there's no time for sorrow as the wall-crawler must stop his "parents" from revealing his secret identity! Once the Chameleon morphs Richard into a killing machine the battle lines are drawn: the Vulture, the Chameleon, and the Richard LMD vs. the Amazing Spider-Man! As the fight progresses, could a mother's love -- even the love from an artificial mom -- propel her web-spinning son to victory? A heartbreaking ending for all. Final appearances of the Richard Parker and Mary Parker life model decoys. Cameo appearances by Aunt May and Mary Jane Watson. Elements of the story continue in Spider-Man 45. Second story: "The Lost Days" Script by David Michelinie. Art by Ron Lim (breakdowns)and Tom Palmer (finishes). This story provides details of Venom's activities prior to Amazing Spider-Man 300. Flashback cameo by Peter Parker. Third story: "My Enemy's Enemy" Script by David Michelinie. Art by Larry Alexander. Cardiac and Chance attack the same corrupt corporation with different ideas about how to put it out of business! (Note: This issue completes David Michelinie's unparalleled 7-year run as the writer of the Amazing Spider-Man title -- highlighted by Peter and Mary Jane's wedding, the co-creation of Venom, and the introduction of Peter Parker's parents.) 64 pages. Cover price $2.95.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 392N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Newsstand Edition

Label #4177670007

Newsstand Edition. "The Cocoon!" Shrieking Part 3 of 4. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencilsby Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and RandyEmberlin. Crises abound for the mentally and physically exhaustedweb-slinger! After going down to defeat at the hands of Shriek and Carrionlast issue, the beleaguered wall-crawler limps back home to rest! Howeverhis much-needed rest is denied upon learning that his dear Aunt May hassuffered a stroke! In Forest Hills Peter grieves with Mary Jane, but hecannot stay for long as Shriek is still at large. Finally in Astoria inCarrion's mother's house, the amazing one catches up with Shriek! Can theSpectacular Spider-Man silence Shriek once and for all? (Note: The coverpays homage to John Romita Sr.'s classic cover to Amazing Spider-Man 50.)32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 393 CBCS 9.8

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Direct Edition

Label #21-2EDF580-001

"Mother Love...Mother Hate!" Shrieking Part 4 of 4. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. The Amazing Spider-Man goes shrieking for the last time! Inside Beatrice MacBride's home, the wondrous wall-crawler wages a life-and-death struggle against Shriek and Carrion! Can the spectacular one save Ms. MacBride much less himself from Shriek's violent rage and Carrion's deadly touch? A savage showdown indeed! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Mary Jane Watson, and Ben Reilly (aka the Spider Clone). (Note: Beginning next issue the Clone saga runs through the Amazing Spider-Man title for the next 2 years.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Batman (1940) 508 CBCS 9.8

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Direct Edition.

Label #21-22C365B-017

'KnightQuest: The Crusade' nears its conclusion as the Batman/Azrael saga reaches a major turning point. Jean-Paul Valley steps way over the line in his role as Batman by committing an act that cannot be undone, and which costs the life of an innocent. Continued in Batman Shadow of the Bat (1992) #28. Written by Doug Moench, with art by Mike Manley and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Kelley Jones. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

Batman (1940) 510 CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-22C365B-021

KnightsEnd Part 7, continued from Catwoman (1993-2001 2nd Series) #12. Azrael's war on the criminals of Gotham City has become too brutal, so Bruce Wayne demands that Jean-Paul Valley relinquish the Batman identity. But when Valley refuses, the final battle for the mantle of the bat ensues. Continued in Batman Shadow of the Bat (1992) #30. Written by Doug Moench, with art by Mike Manley and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Kelley Jones. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 673 CBCS 9.8

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Direct Edition.

Label #21-24270B3-001

KnightQuest: The Crusade, following the adventures of Azrael as the new Batman, continues: Caught between a rock and a hard place, Batman has to face the climax of the Joker's homicidal foray into film production and try to cope with an internal struggle between the demands of the System and his own humanity. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Graham Nolan and Scott Hanna. Cover by Kelley Jones. Cover price $1.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 678 CBCS 9.8

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Direct Edition.

Label #21-24270B3-010

The events of ZERO HOUR unexpectedly grant Bruce Wayne his fondest wish...a world in which his parents were never killed! Now Batman must struggle with the question of finding some way to repair the timestream, or leaving it as he always wished it could be...except in this rewritten history, young Bruce Wayne was the one murdered. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Graham Nolan and Bob McLeod. Cover by Nolan and Scott Hanna. Cover price $1.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 679 CBCS 9.8

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Direct Edition.

Label #21-24270B3-012

Prodigal part 3. The conflicts established during ZERO MONTH continue, and Bruce Wayne's decision has dire consequences for those close to Batman. And the Ratcatcher returns with a serious grudge against the Dark Knight. Plus, Robin learns that Two-Face has escaped. Continues in Robin (1993-2009) #11. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Lee Weeks and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Weeks. Cover price $1.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 680 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-24270B3-015

Prodigal part 7. The new Batman has a showdown with Two-Face in Gotham City's Hall of Records, a confrontation that becomes a disturbing mirror for the dark episode in the Dark Knight's past that was revealed in Robin (1993-2009) #0. Meanwhile, Gordon and Essen's relationship deteriorates. Continues in Robin (1993-2009) #12. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Lee Weeks, Graham Nolan and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Weeks. Cover price $1.50.

Evil Ernie Revenge (1994) 1A CGC 9.6 Hughes

Paper: White

Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s)

Label #3940210004

Cover glows in the dark. Cover art by Steven Hughes. "Black Yesterday For All Eternity," script by Brian Pulido, pencils by Steven Hughes, inks by Steven Hughes; Ernie thinks he has killed everyone in New York City until a living human attacks him; During their scuffle, Smiley is knocked from Ernie's lapel; Meanwhile, Price and company try to devise a plan to destroy Lady Death and nullify the source of Ernie's power; In the Endless Graveyard, Lady Death suffers from nightmares and dire premonitions. Lady Death pinup by Jim Balent. Evil Ernie illustration by Richard Legarretta. Killzone preview, script by Leonardo Jimenez (Plot) and Brian Pulido (Plot, Script), art by Leonardo Jimenez. Killzone flip book cover, pencils by Leonardo Jimenez, inks by Shawn Esposito. 40 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 418A CGC 9.8 Frank Bells

Paper: White

Collector's Edition

Label #4498523013

Guest-starring Captain America and Doc Samson. Story by Peter David. Art by Gary Frank and Can Smith. The Wedding of Rick Jones and Marlo. Celebrate with the Hulk as two of his best friends tie the knot. However, the Impossible Man shows up and feels jilted for not being invited. And wherever this mischievous little imp goes, chaos is sure to follow. Also featuring appearances by the Silver Surfer and a special appearance by Rom (in human form). 32 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 418A CGC 9.8 Frank Bells

Paper: White

Collector's Edition

Label #4498523012

Guest-starring Captain America and Doc Samson. Story by Peter David. Art by Gary Frank and Can Smith. The Wedding of Rick Jones and Marlo. Celebrate with the Hulk as two of his best friends tie the knot. However, the Impossible Man shows up and feels jilted for not being invited. And wherever this mischievous little imp goes, chaos is sure to follow. Also featuring appearances by the Silver Surfer and a special appearance by Rom (in human form). 32 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Indiana Jones and the Shrine of the Sea Devil (1994) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Significant side/edge cracks 1" or more

Label #4486730006

Story and art by Gary Gianni. Collects material from Dark Horse Comics #3-6. The legend of the Sea Devil has been passed down for centuries, but Indy's tired of legend and longing for the facts! He sets out to the South Pacific on a harrowing search for the shrine of the Sea Devil in an adventure that's sure to become legend itself. Reprinting the hard-to-find serial from Dark Horse Comics #s 3-6 featuring the visuals of acclaimed Shadow artist Gary Gianni, this collector's edition will be a must-have item for any Indiana Jones completist. FC. Cover price $2.50.

Penthouse Comix (1994) 1A FN/VF 7.0

First Printing. Young Captain Adventure, Part 1; Hotblooded; Scion, Part 1; The Hunter; Libby in the Lost World; Bethlehem Steele, Part 1; Pirate Hearts; Doctor Dare and the Spear of Destiny, Part 1; The Right Man for the Job; Hotblood: Rematch; Right Place, Wrong Time. Written by George Caragonne, Ray Weisfeld, Horatio Altuna. Art by Adam Hughes, Kevin Nowlan, Arthur Suydam, Garry Leach, Mike Harris, Jordan Raskin, Horatio Altuna. 96 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.95.

Penthouse Comix (1994) 2 VF+ 8.5

Adam Hughes Cover. Men's adult oriented parody comics. "Young Captain Adventure - Episode 2: X-cessive Proposal" (W) Caragonne & Thornton (A) Adam Hughes, "Doctor Dare and the Spear of Destiny" (W) Caragonne (A) Gray Morrow, "Libby in the Lost World - Episode 2: Man of a Thousand Faces" (W) Ray Weisfeld (W/A) Arthur Suydam, "Scion - Episode 2: The Chase" (W) Caragonne (A) Kevin Nowlan, "Pets - Episode 1: There Was A Time..." (W) John Nubbin (A) John Hunter & Dan De Carlo, and "Click 3" (W/A) Milo Manara. 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., 96 pg, FC-MR. Cover price $4.95.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) Annual 7 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #4494523011

Vengeance of Vampirella (1995) 1AQUA CGC 9.4 Aquamarine Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #4369501004

2nd printing. Aquamarine Wraparound Foil Cover. NOTE: foil enhancements tend to look black in scan. Cover price $2.95.

Vengeance of Vampirella (1995) 1RED CGC 9.8 Red Foil Variant 1st Printing

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Label #4369501001

Red Foil "Blood" Wraparound Edition. Joe Quesada cover. First printing. Cover price $2.95.

Vengeance of Vampirella (1995) 4 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4319779001

Vengeance of Vampirella (1995) 5 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4319779002

Vengeance of Vampirella (1995) 6A CGC 9.4 Hughes

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Label #4319779004

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 118D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3985810025

First Printing. Direct Edition. "Exiles Return Part 1 of 4: Memories" Written by Terry Kavanagh. Pencils by Steve Butle. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Venom and Clone appear. Note: First appearance of Ben Reilly as the Scarlet Spider. Cover price $1.50.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 118D CGC 9.8

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Label #3985810022

First Printing. Direct Edition. "Exiles Return Part 1 of 4: Memories" Written by Terry Kavanagh. Pencils by Steve Butle. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Venom and Clone appear. Note: First appearance of Ben Reilly as the Scarlet Spider. Cover price $1.50.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 118D CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4073202001

First Printing. Direct Edition. "Exiles Return Part 1 of 4: Memories" Written by Terry Kavanagh. Pencils by Steve Butle. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Venom and Clone appear. Note: First appearance of Ben Reilly as the Scarlet Spider. Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 88A.D CGC 9.8 SS Hama Deluxe Direct Variant

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Signed by Larry Hama on 6/15/24 Deluxe Edition

Label #4461582003

Deluxe Direct edition. Cover art by Adam Kubert. It's D-D-Deadpool, Folks!, script by Larry Hama, pencils by Adam Kubert and Fabio Laguna, inks by Mark Farmer and Tim Townsend; Wolvie stops in to check on Kane and ends up battling Deadpool instead. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 88A.D CGC 9.8 SS Hama Deluxe Direct Variant

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Signed by Larry Hama on 6/15/24. Deluxe Edition.

Label #4461581019

Deluxe Direct edition. Cover art by Adam Kubert. It's D-D-Deadpool, Folks!, script by Larry Hama, pencils by Adam Kubert and Fabio Laguna, inks by Mark Farmer and Tim Townsend; Wolvie stops in to check on Kane and ends up battling Deadpool instead. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 88A.D CGC 9.8 SS Hama Deluxe Direct Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Larry Hama on 6/15/24. Deluxe Edition.

Label #4461581020

Deluxe Direct edition. Cover art by Adam Kubert. It's D-D-Deadpool, Folks!, script by Larry Hama, pencils by Adam Kubert and Fabio Laguna, inks by Mark Farmer and Tim Townsend; Wolvie stops in to check on Kane and ends up battling Deadpool instead. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Wonder Woman (1987 2nd Series) 90 VF+ 8.5

The Contest: Part 1 of 5: Homeward Gazings - Written by William Messner-Loebs. Art by Mike Deodato. Cover by Brian Bolland. It's catch-up time, as the Amazons recount their battle against a demon invasion, and Diana defends her recent drastic actions to her mother -- prompting the Queen to call for another Contest! First appearance of Artemis. Continued in Wonder Woman (1987-2006 2nd Series) #0. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Wonder Woman (1987 2nd Series) 90DCU VF 8.0

DC Universe variant. The Contest: Part 1 of 5: Homeward Gazings - Written by William Messner-Loebs. Art by Mike Deodato. Cover by Brian Bolland. It's catch-up time, as the Amazons recount their battle against a demon invasion, and Diana defends her recent drastic actions to her mother -- prompting the Queen to call for another Contest! First appearance of Artemis. Continued in Wonder Woman (1987-2006 2nd Series) #0. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.