Auctions: comic books 1995-1997

Amalgam Age of Comics TPB (1996 DC/Marvel) The DC Collection 1-1ST NM

1st printing. Collects Legends of the Dark Claw (1996), Super Soldier (1996), Amazon (1996 Marvel/DC), JLX (1996), Assassins (1996 DC/Marvel Amalgam), and Doctor Strangefate (1996).

Written by John Byrne, D.G. Chichester, Ron Marz, Mark Waid, Gerard Jones, Larry Hama, and Dave Gibbons. Art by John Bynre, Scott McDaniel, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Jim Balent, Howard Porter, and Dave Gibbons. Wraparound cover by Dave Gibbons and Angus McKie.

This volume offers the six DC-published Amalgam titles from 1996!

In a monumental joint partnership between the two biggest companies in the comic book industry, DC Comics and Marvel Comics, the two publishing rivals, worked together to temporarily create new super-heroes based on the amalgamation of their greatest legends. By combining characters such as Batman and Wolverine, they created Dark Claw, a new dark vigilante who borrowed elements and powers from each of the characters' true origins.

Featured in THE AMALGAM AGE OF COMICS: THE DC COMICS COLLECTION are the adventures of these momentary collaborations such as Super Soldier (Captain America and Superman), Amazon (Wonder Woman/Storm) and JLX (Justice League and the X-Men).

Softcover, 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.95.

Animal Quackers HC (1996 Gemstone) 1-1ST NM 9.4

1st printing. Includes lithograph signed by Carl Barks - Limited to 1,000 copies. Collection of Carl Barks non-Disney works. Hardcover, 7-1/2" x 9-1/4", 149 pages, full color.

Batman (1940) 517 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-22C5E10-008

Part 2 of 2, continued from last issue. In pursuit of the serial killer Sleeper, Batman uncovers her greatest secret - one that may stop cold Batman's attempts to halt her murderous spree. Written by Doug Moench, with art by Kelley Jones and John Beatty. Cover by Jones. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

Batman (1940) 518 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-22C5E10-009

Part 1 of 3, continued next issue. As a gang murders innocent Gothamites, the deadly Black Spider battles the Dark Knight. Written by Doug Moench, with art by Kelley Jones and John Beatty. Cover by Jones. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

Batman (1940) 528 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Direct Edition.

Label #21-22C5E10-022

Cover pencils by Kelley Jones, inks by John Beatty. "Two-Face Part 2: Schismed Faces," script by Doug Moench, pencils by Kelley Jones, inks by John Beatty; Batman must stop a rampage of death when Two-Face's search for an old enemy leads to a disturbing encounter at the circus; Two-Face is obsessed with a two-faced carnival employee. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.95.

Batman (1940) 529 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-22C5E10-025

Contagion Part 6 of 11: Tears of Blood - Written by Doug Moench. Art and Cover by Kelley Jones and John Beatty. Azrael returns to Gotham City with a possible vaccine for the plague and Batman sends it with Poison Ivy into the barricaded Babylon Towers, where the city's most powerful citizens are dying. Meanwhile, Robin, Nightwing and the Huntress try to stop a looting, panic-stricken mob! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.95.

Batman (1940) 543 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-22C8315-001

Faceless Part 2 of 2: Postmarked - Written by Doug Moench. Art by Kelley Jones and John Beatty. Cover by Kelley Jones. Batman uses all his formidable detective skills to discover the identity of the serial killer Faceless and the identity of the fiend's next victim. But is he too late? 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.95.

Black Angel GN (1996 Verotik) 1-1ST FN- 5.5

1st printing. Written by David Williams. Art by J. Cassone. Cover by Dave Stevens. Black Angel GN (1996) contains eight complete stories from the Golden Age of Comics. The Black Angel is an ebony clad heroine of brass and cunning who fights the tyranny of Nazi Germany. Softcover, 64 pages. Cover price $9.95.

Blueberry's HC (French 1997 Stardom) 1-1ST VG+ 4.5

1st printing. French publication. Preliminary art by Jean Giraud (Moebius) for the European western strip created by Jean Michel Charlier, "Fort Navajo" later renamed "Blueberry". Hardcover, 11-1/4" x 9-1/2", 82 pages, full color, French language.

Butterscotch (1994 Eurotica/NBM) 1-REP FN- 5.5

2nd or later printing. Story and art by Milo Manara. Softcover, 52 pages, full color, 8.5" x 11.5", Adults Only. Cover price $10.95.

Cyblade Shi The Battle for Independents (1995) 1SPECIALB CGC 9.8 Silvestri Boxed Set Edition B Variant

Paper: White

Special Edition

Label #4157275004

Special Edition originally included with the Limited Edition Boxed Set. Marc Silvestri cover art. 1st appearance of Witchblade. Story continues in Shi Cyblade The Battle For Independents. Cover price $2.95.

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.

Deadpool (1997 1st Series) 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4463692014

Cover pencils by Ed McGuinness, inks by Nathan Massengill. Why Is It to Save Me, I Must Kill You, script by Joe Kelly, pencils by Ed McGuinness, inks by Nathan Massengill and Norman Lee; In order for Killebrew to create a cure for Deadpool's condition, Pool needs to get a sample of blood from the Hulk; The Hulk turns out not to be too fond of this idea and the fight is on; DP is successful, however, and Killebrew injects him with a serum that should restore the merc with a mouth back to a healthy condition. Sketch art for the Daredevil/Deadpool '97 Annual, pencils by Bernard Chang. Cover price $1.99.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 685 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-24270B3-020

Cover pencils by Chuck Dixon (sketch) and Graham Nolan (pencils), inks by Klaus Janson. "War of the Dragons, part 1 - The Iron Dragon," script by Chuck Dixon, pencils by Steve Lieber, inks by Klaus Janson; A gang war is starting to develop in Gotham's Chinatown, and Batman investigates the events with the help of Robin; One of the major crime bosses in Chinatown, King Snake, receives a warning but he kills the messenger as a way to send his own message; His actions put him against his right hand Lynx who challenges King Snake for the gang leadership just to be beaten by Snake; At the time, the GCPD is worried about a killer named Tommy Mangles that roams free the streets of Gotham; Bruce and Tim try to get some informants inside Chinatown. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 686 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-24270B3-022

War of the Dragons part 3 (of 3), continued from Robin (1993-2009) #17. Batman struggles to keep Gotham's Chinatown from tearing itself apart as King Snake and Lynx fight for rule of the underworld. Luckily, he has help from some unexpected allies. Appearances by Nightwing and Huntress. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Steve Lieber and Klaus Janson. Cover by Graham Nolan and Janson. Miraweb Format. Cover price $1.95.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 689 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-24280E0-004

The Firefly breaks out of Blackgate Prison and is burning to join the Black Mask's gang. Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Staz Johnson and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Dave Taylor. Miraweb Format. Cover price $1.95.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 705 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-24280E0-021

"Badd Girls!" Story by Chuck Dixon. Art by Graham Nolan, Gloria Vasquez, John Costanza, and David Roach. Batman and Robin have always been known as the Dynamic Duo. But, what happens when the maniacal Riddler and the perplexing Cluemaster team up to form a Dynamic Duo of their own Cover price $1.95.

Elektra (1996 1st Series) 1A CGC 9.4 Deodato

Paper: White

Label #4464827005

Cover pencils by Mike Deodato Jr., inks by Deodato Studios. Afraid of the Dark, script by Peter Milligan, pencils by Mike Deodato Jr., inks by Deodato Studios; Daredevil broke her heart, Bullseye killed her, and the Hand orchestrated her resurrection—now the beautiful assassin is taking control of her life in her own ongoing title!; This landmark issue establishes Elektra's new life, introduces a new cast of characters, and brings back a very old yearning to kill! Promo for Time Slip books, art by Guy Davis, John Paul Leon, and John K. Snyder III. 44 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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.

Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 1G CGC 9.8 Lopez Lin-Gen-Re Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover G.

Label #3745913004

Lin-Gen-Re cover by Michael Lopez. NOTE: 1st appearance of Gen 13 was in Wildcats Trilogy #1. Cover price $2.95.

Gen 13 Bikini Pin Up Special (1997) 1 VF 8.0

Ghost in the Shell (1995) 1 VF+ 8.5

Written by Masamune Shirow. Art by Shirow Masamune. The beautiful and deadly Major Kusanagi and her crack team of Internal Affairs operatives are sent to investigate a government factory with questionable labor practices, but the factory is ready to defend itself! All in a day's work, except this time, the major and her team aren't sure if they will still have jobs when -- or if -- they return! Cover price $3.95.

Ghost in the Shell (1995) 3 VF+ 8.5

By MASAMUNE SHIROW. When you build robots with artificial personalities, you risk the chance that they might not want to be treated like appliances. And when you pattern a robot's consciousness on a human template, you're transcribing hopes and fears. Robots are turning into crazed killers, and it's up to Major Kusanagi to determine whether this is a robot factory-worker's cry for help...or a general rebellion! Cover price $3.95.

Penthouse Comix (1994) 10 VF- 7.5

Boris Vallejo Cover. Men's adult oriented parody comics. Hot Stories: Princess Di Abducted by Aliens, Part 1; Bethlehem Steele, Part 8; Answers; Doctor Dare: Space: 1939, Part 3; Der Island; Backlash, Part 7; The Double YY Project; Team Supreme. Stories by George Caragonne, Tom Thornton, art by Jeff Johnson, Matt Haley, Alfonso Azpiri, Dan Barry, Mark Beachum, Rick Mays, Bob Wiacek, Steve Pugh. 8-in. x 10 1/2-in. 96 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.95.

Penthouse Comix (1994) 17 VF+ 8.5

November 1996. Milo Manara cover; Reprints Manaras Hidden Camera. Denz, Part 3; Testosterony; Bad Girl: Doles in the House!; Doctor Dare in the Phillipines, Part 3; The Sex Slaves of Mamasaki!; Young Captain Adventure, Part 12; Gotcha!; Milo Manaras Hidden Camera, Part 1; Sense of Modesty; Monkey Jank; Abducted by Aliens, Part 1. Written by Jan Strnad, John Nubbin, Keith Giffen, Milo Manara, Bob Fingerman, George Caragonne, and Eliot Brown. Art by Richard Corben, Sean Shaw, Alfonso Font, Bart Sears, Milo Manara, Bob Fingerman, and John Burns. 8-in. x 10 1/2-in. 80 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.95.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 75REP.2ND CGC 9.8 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #4315150019

Second Printing. The last grains trickle through the glass, a pen is set down, perhaps a soft sigh is heard. And with a strange sense of waking as if from some elusive, intangible dream, one of the most significant, closely followed and highly praised chapters in the history of comics draws to an all-too-soon but triumphant close. THE SANDMAN, Neil Gaiman's critically acclaimed and award-winning series, has consistently challenged and sparked the imagination of readers throughout the world. With compelling, multileveled storytelling and an unprecedented diversity of artistic styles, THE SANDMAN became the flagship title of DC's Vertigo imprint. Now Gaiman's poetic, personal exploration of the human condition and the lives touched by the eerie power of Dream concludes its 7-year run with #75, "The Tempest." Illustrated by Charles Vess (Gaiman's collaborator on the World Fantasy Award-winning "A Midsummer Night's Dream" from #19), "The Tempest" tells the final tale of the Sandman as Morpheus collects the last part of the debt owed to him by William Shakespeare. With dramatic interludes on a mysterious island, along with monsters, sprites, gods, maidens, apparitions and certain observations on English weather, "The Tempest" brings long-promised closure to what Steve Erickson in the Los Angeles Times Magazine described as "the best monthly comic book in the world." THE SANDMAN #75 is an extra-sized issue with a special 4-color, bound-in gatefold poster featuring art from the original cover of THE DOLL'S HOUSE trade paperback by Dave McKean one one side, and a commemorative time-line on the other. The issue also includes 2 'farewell' text pages by Gaiman. Cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. Cover price $3.95.

Sensational Spider-Man (1996 1st Series) 0B CGC 9.8 Lenticular Red Web Variant

Paper: White

Label #4509715022

Limited Edition: 1 of 3,000. Ultimate Commitment, script and pencils by Dan Jurgens, inks by Klaus Janson; Ben Reilly becomes the all-new Spider-Man and gets a job in a coffee shop; plus, the return of Mysterio. Lenticular cover. 52 pgs. $4.95.

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.

Spectacular Scarlet Spider (1995) 1A CGC 9.0 Buscema

Paper: White

Label #4319256009

"Between a Rock and a Hard-Drivel" Virtual Mortality Part 4 of 4. Direct Edition (with purple cover). Script by Todd Dezago. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Jimmy Palmiotti (finishes). Cover by Sal Buscema and Jimmy Palmiotti. Story continues from Scarlet Spider (1995) #1. The Scarlet Spider's takeover of the Spider-titles is complete! And Ben Reilly's four-part adventure is approaching its zenith inside Club Noir! Doctor Octopus (aka Carolyn Trainer) sends three lackeys: Aura, Override, and the Looter; to retrieve critical cybernetic components from the mob boss (and owner) of the nightclub! However the new Doc Ock doesn't know that the bar's newest employee is the Scarlet Spider! The scarlet one battles two new foes and one old one to protect his co-workers and his corrupt boss! It's a dirty job, but someone's got to do it! Cameo appearances by Seward Trainer, Alistair Smythe, and Master Programmer. (Notes: The Spectacular Scarlet Spider title briefly replaced the Spectacular Spider-Man series. Ben Reilly appears next in Web of Scarlet Spider 2.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.95.

Spectacular Scarlet Spider (1995) 2A CGC 9.2 Buscema

Paper: White

Label #4319256010

"Arachnis Ex Machina" Cyberwar Part 4 of 4. Direct Edition (with pink cover). Script by Todd Dezago. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns), Bill Sienkiewicz (finishes), and Jimmy Palmiotti (finishes). Cover by Sal Buscema and Bill Sienkiewicz. Story continues from Scarlet Spider (1995) #2. Doctor Octopus' virtual reality Scarlet Spider has destroyed the real Scarlet Spider's reputation! So Ben Reilly is desperate to find his doppelganger and end this cyber caper! Auspiciously Ben gets his chance when he jumps into the middle of the final battle between Doc Ock (aka Carolyn Trainer) and Alistair Smythe's Cyber-Slayers! If the scarlet web-slinger can emerge victorious, he'll then have a huge decision to make about his future! Is it time for the Scarlet Spider to become the Amazing Spider-Man? Cameo appearances by Ken Ellis, Seward Trainer, Master Programmer, and Stunner. (Notes: Ben Reilly appears next in Sensational Spider-Man (1996 1st series) #0. The Spectacular Spider-Man series resumed in January 1996 after two issues of the Spectacular Scarlet Spider title. The two-issue Spectacular Scarlet Spider title was reprinted in 2011 in the trade paperback: Amazing Spider-Man The Complete Ben Reilly Epic #1.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.95.

Spider-Man 2099 (1992 1st Series) 35B.D CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #3774159002

Direct Edition. "Spider-Man vs. Venom" cover, one of two covers. Cover pencils by Rick Leonardi, inks by Al Williamson. Blood from a Stone, script by Peter David, pencils by Andrew Wildman, inks by Stephen Baskerville; Miguel considers the offers, and learns that Stone has been shot; Venom appears and tries to kill Stone, only to be distracted by Spider-Man. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Spider-Man and Batman (1995) 1 VF/NM 9.0

"Disordered Minds!" Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Mark Bagley, Scott Hanna, and Mark Farmer. Two of comic's biggest icons must team-up to take down two of their craziest villains. Can Batman, the Dark Knight Detective, and the Amazing Spider-Man set aside their differences long enough to stop the maniacal machinations of the psychotic Carnage and the Joker, Clown Prince of Crime? Squarebound edition with embossed cover. Cover price $5.95.

Star Wars Dark Empire Preview (1996) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4500670024

Star Wars Heir to the Empire (1995) 1D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4258523001

Direct Edition. Written by Mike Baron. Art by Olivier Vatine and Fred Blanchard. Cover by Mathieu Lauffray. The tyranny has ended. But what will take its place? It is now five years after Return of the Jedi. Leia and Han are married and have shouldered heavy burdens in the government of the New Republic. And Luke Skywalker is the first in a hoped-for new line of Jedi Knights. But thousands of light-years away, the last of the Emperor's warlords, Grand Admiral Thrawn, has taken command of the remains of the Imperial fleet. Thrawn has made two vital discoveries that could destroy the Rebel Alliance's New Republic. The tale that emerges is a towering epic of action, invention, mystery, and a spectacle of galactic scale -- in short, a story that is worthy of the name Star Wars. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures (1989) 65 FN 6.0

"Dreamland: Part 4 of 5" - Written by Dean Clarrain. Art by Chris Allan and Jon D'Agostino. Cover by Chris Allan and Ryan Brown. The amazing fate of Hitler's brain is revealed as the Turtles find themselves at the mercy of Verminator-X and Craniac! Plus: the April O'Neil backup series by Clarrain and Gray Morrow continues! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures (1989) 66 VF 8.0

"Dreamland: Part 5 of 5" - Written by Dean Clarrain. Art by Chris Allan and Brian Thomas. Cover by Chris Allan and Ryan Brown. It's a bombastic battle blow-out as the acclaimed mini-series draws to its conclusion! Will the Cyber-Samurai Turtles stop Hitler's brain from destroying the future? Plus: the April O'Neil backup series by Clarrain and Gray Morrow concludes! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 333 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4489329015

Cover by Lee Weeks and Tim Townsend. The Other Shoe..., script by Scott Lobdell, pencils by Pascual Ferry, inks by Tim Townsend, Rob Hunter, Mark Morales, and Chad Hunt; Kelly warns Cyclops about Operation Zero Tolerance; Jean and Gambit break into the Pentagon and run across Bastion. Continued in X-Men (Marvel, 1991 series) #53 and X-Force (Marvel, 1991 series) #55. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Web of Spider-Man Super Special (1995) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4426010024

Direct Edition. Scarlet Spider flip-book. Story by David Michelinie. Art by Steve Lightle and Roger Robinson. Cover by Steve Lightle. Planet of the Symbiots story line, part 5. Cover price $3.95.

Witchblade (1995) 1A VF+ 8.5

Wraparound cover art by Michael Turner. Untitled Witchblade story, script by David Wohl, Brian Haberlin (co-plot), and Michael Turner (co-plot), pencils by Michael Turner, inks by D-Tron. Police officer Sara Pezzini dresses to kill and engages in an unauthorized sting of a group of local drug dealers; she is chewed out by her boss for her antics and because she endangered her partner, Michael Yee, who was already undercover on the operation. During the interrogation of drug informant Drexler, Sara and Michael learn about something big going down at the old Rialto theatre on that very night, but on their way to the Rialto, Sara and Michael are called to a crime scene where the victim has literally been cooked from the inside out. Superstar businessman Kenneth Irons and his deadly bodyguard, Nottingham, begin their tournament by offering paying attendees a chance to try on a mystic gauntlet called the Witchblade. Sara has snuck in solo and watches in horror as mob boss, Cugliani, sticks his hand into the Witchblade and has it burned off; Irons' men catch Michael lurking about outside and prepare to execute him. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Witchblade (1995) 1A FN/VF 7.0

Wraparound cover art by Michael Turner. Untitled Witchblade story, script by David Wohl, Brian Haberlin (co-plot), and Michael Turner (co-plot), pencils by Michael Turner, inks by D-Tron. Police officer Sara Pezzini dresses to kill and engages in an unauthorized sting of a group of local drug dealers; she is chewed out by her boss for her antics and because she endangered her partner, Michael Yee, who was already undercover on the operation. During the interrogation of drug informant Drexler, Sara and Michael learn about something big going down at the old Rialto theatre on that very night, but on their way to the Rialto, Sara and Michael are called to a crime scene where the victim has literally been cooked from the inside out. Superstar businessman Kenneth Irons and his deadly bodyguard, Nottingham, begin their tournament by offering paying attendees a chance to try on a mystic gauntlet called the Witchblade. Sara has snuck in solo and watches in horror as mob boss, Cugliani, sticks his hand into the Witchblade and has it burned off; Irons' men catch Michael lurking about outside and prepare to execute him. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

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.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 54PRISM CGC 9.4 Prism Foil Variant

Paper: White

Special Collector's Edition Has No COA

Label #4498591022

Prismatic Etched Hologram Cover with Marvel Comics Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 7500 copies. Onslaught's identity is revealed in Onslaught part 4: "Inquiring Minds." Script by Mark Waid, pencils by Andy Kubert, inks by Dan Panosian. The story continues in Uncanny X-Men 335.

X-Men Prime (1995) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0078219007

Direct Edition. Post Age of Apocalypse begins in "Racing the Night" by Scott Lobdell and Frank Nicieza script. Art by Bryan Hitch, Jeff Matsuda, Gary Frank, Mike McKone, Terry Dodson, Ben Herrera, and Paul Pelletier. Inks by Al Milgrom, P. Craig Russell, Cam Smith, Mark Farmer, Mark McKenna, Tom Palmer, Tim Townsend, and Hector Collazo. Chrome cover. Cover price $4.95.