Auctions: comic books 1996

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 411 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #2081072003

Cover pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. Blood Brothers part 2, "Targets!", script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Larry Mahlstedt and Al Milgrom; The Carnage case resolved (PPSSM #233, '96), Ben and Peter arrange a picture of Spidey with the Spider-skeleton that Peter sells to the Bugle, then bury the skeleton in a cemetery; Jessica snaps a picture revealing Ben as Spider-Man, whom she blames for her father's death (SenSM #4, '96); The Bugle offers $100,000 for the Spider-skeleton; Ben searches for Seward, who has gone missing, finding his lab dismantled; Ben learns the IRS has flagged his bank account because of an irregularity in the Social Security number Seward created for him; The mercenary group Cell-12 severely beats Peter, who, powerless (since SM:FA #4, '96), doesn't fight back; After Spidey foils a mugging, he returns home to find all his stuff gone; a note on his floor reads, "We know who you are!" The story continues in Spider-Man 68. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Bettie Page Comics (1996 Dark Horse) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0146676006

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.

Combo Man Mini Comic (1996) 1 VF+ 8.5

Promotional comic by Combos snacks. Combo Man has the combined powers of the Marvel Super Heroes. 12 page color mini comic measures 4 x 5 3/4.

Darkness (1996 1st Series) 1A CGC 9.8 Silvestri

Paper: White

Label #3898215023

Variant blue cover. Cover pencils by Marc Silvestri, inks by Matt Banning (as Batt). "Coming Of Age," script by Garth Ennis, pencils by Marc Silvestri, inks by Matt Banning (as Batt); In New York City, Jackie Estacado is introduced as he stalks an undisclosed person for his "Uncle" Frankie Franchetti; The pair suspect that this man has been cheating the Franchetti Crime Family and decide on a whim that he would be better off dead; Jackie crushes the man with his sports car and shoots him several until he's dead; The Brotherhood of Darkness and a group of Angelus' warriors attack Jackie. "I Hope You've Enjoyed The Darkness" article by Marc Silvestri, pencils by Silvestri; Silvestri describes the making of the series. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

Dave Cockrum Treasury (1996 Aardwolf Publishing) 1 VG+ 4.5

An appreciation of the work of Dave Cockrum. Introduction by Chris Claremont. Featuring full page illustrations by Dave Cockrum. Saddle stitched, 8-1/2" x 11", 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Earthworm Jim (1995) 2D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4486417014

Direct Edition. This issue, that wacky worm goes cow-tipping! Written by Dan Slott. Art by Barry Crain, Sam De La Rosa and Carlos Garzon. Cover by Barry Crain. Cover price $2.25.

Earthworm Jim (1995) 3D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4495174025

Direct Edition. The galaxy's grooviest invertebrate conquered the worlds of video games, toys, cartoons and cards--now he's got his own Marvel comic! In this climactic issue, our sassy segmented hero faces the most evil scourges of the universe--lawyers! Sue, Earthworm Jim, sue! Written by Dan Slott. Art by Barry Crain, Sam De La Rosa and Carlos Garzon. Cover by Barry Crain. Cover price $2.25.

Essential Vertigo Sandman (1996) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4329026006

Reprints Sandman 1. Cover art by Dave McKean. "Sleep of the Just," script by Neil Gaiman, pencils by Sam Kieth, inks by 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; 1st app of Morpheus (Modern Age Sandman); Golden Age Sandman Wesley Dodds cameo. See also Books of Magic, Vertigo Jam, and Vertigo Preview. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.95.

Nightwing (1996 DC) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3898785004

Child of Justice - Written by Chuck Dixon. Art by Scott McDaniel & Karl Story. Cover by Scott McDaniel & Scott Hanna. In his own ongoing series at last: Frequent Batman ally Nightwing takes matters into his own hands in a new city that is in desperate need of a hero. But the upper echelons of both political and criminal power in the city of Bludhaven will not tolerate the intrusion of a costumed vigilante. Nightwing's efforts to shatter Bludhaven's corruption and organized crime are obstructed at every turn by vicious killers, angry cops, and the mysterious mastermind behind the city's woes. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Nightwing (1996 DC) 1 VF 8.0

Child of Justice - Written by Chuck Dixon. Art by Scott McDaniel & Karl Story. Cover by Scott McDaniel & Scott Hanna. In his own ongoing series at last: Frequent Batman ally Nightwing takes matters into his own hands in a new city that is in desperate need of a hero. But the upper echelons of both political and criminal power in the city of Bludhaven will not tolerate the intrusion of a costumed vigilante. Nightwing's efforts to shatter Bludhaven's corruption and organized crime are obstructed at every turn by vicious killers, angry cops, and the mysterious mastermind behind the city's woes. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Sonic the Hedgehog (1993 Archie) 39D VF 8.0

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Pat Spaziante [as Spaz], inks by Harvey Mercadoocasio [as HARVO]. Rage Against The Machine, script by Michael Gallagher, pencils by Pat Spaziante, inks by Brian Thomas; Sonic is ambushed and delivered to Dr. Robotnik, where he's roboticized into Mecha-Sonic. This story continues in Sonic & Knuckles: Mecha Madness #1. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Spawn (1992 Image) 53 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4045126006

"The Reckoning!" Written by Todd McFarlane. Art by Todd McFarlane, Greg Capullo and Danny Miki. Cover by Todd McFarlane and Greg Capullo. Al Simmons is returned to his demonic birthplace, the ninth plane of Hell, where is tormented by a demon in the likeness of Wanda. When he realizes that Malebolgia has tricked him, he angrily destroys the demon and passes another of Malebolgia's tests. Malebolgia then enlightens Al as to his puppeted position when he again tries to bargain his soul to leave Wanda alone. The Malebolgia reminds him that he already owns him, but agrees to leave Wanda alone in exchange for Al's loyalty and servitude. As agreed, Spawn enters Terry's dreams where he jerks awake in sudden realization that Al is Cover price $1.95.

Tales from the Crypt Official Archives HC (1996) 1-1ST FN+ 6.5

Signed by Angelo Torres, Jack Kamen and Al Feldstein (interior). Certification not included.

1st printing. By Digby Diehl. This volume takes a look at the horror classic Tale from the Crypt in all its guises - Comics, magazines, television, and movies. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 254 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 334 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4489329016

Cover by Joe Madureira. Dark Horizon, script by Scott Lobdell, art by Joe Madureira and Tim Townsend; The X-Men are trying to uncover the mysteries of Onslaught but run across the Juggernaut instead. Promo for the Onslaught storyline. 44 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 336 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4489329018

A Voice as Deep as Thunder Onslaught Phase 2. Guest-starring the Avengers and the Fantastic Four. Script by Scott Lobdell. Pencils by Joe Madureira. Inks by Tim Townsend, John Dell, Vince Russell, and Al Milgrom. Cover by Joe Madureira and Tim Townsend. Story continues from X-Men 55. Inside his Central Park citadel, Onslaught consolidates the power of Charles Xavier and Franklin Richards! With the addition of these two potent minds, the evil psionic entity grows even stronger! However so does the determination of the super-heroes gathered in Manhattan! With an urgent fury; Cyclops Cable, Thor, Joseph, and the Invisible Woman attack Onslaught! But again to no avail! Is there anyone else left to help? How about the Green Goliath and Doctor Doom! Story continues in Cable 35, Incredible Hulk 445, and Fantastic Four 416. Appearances by Apocalypse and the Watcher. Cameo appearance by Ant-Man. X-men Lineup: Bishop, Cable, Cyclops, Gambit, Iceman, Jean Grey, Psylocke, Rogue, and Storm. Avengers Lineup: Giant-Man, Hawkeye, Iron Man (aka Teen Tony), Thor, and the Vision. (Note: This issue features a 6-page preview of Heroes Reborn with pin-ups of the Invisible Woman and Thing (by Jim Lee) and Captain America by Rob Liefeld.) 40 pages. Cover price $1.95.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 337D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4489329019

Direct Edition. Cover by Joe Madureira and Tim Townsend. Know Thy Enemy, script by Scott Lobdell, art by Joe Madureira, Tim Townsend, and Vince Russell; Wolverine has a heart to heart talk with Xavier about the latter's responsibility in the Onslaught debacle that killed many of Earth's mightiest heroes; The X-Men goof off a little and try to get back to normal. Heroes Reborn preview, script by Jim Lee, Rob Liefeld, Chuck Dixon, Jeph Loeb, pencils by Jim Lee and Rob Liefeld, inks by Scott Williams and Jon Sibal. 44 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Witchblade (1995) 10C CGC 9.8 Silvestri Gold Variant

Paper: White

Darkness #0 Gold Foil Variant

Label #2708166005

Special Gold Edition. 1st appearance of Darkness. Cover price $2.50.