Auctions: comic books 1990-1999

2099 Unlimited (1993 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4377469007

Direct Edition. Cover by Chris Wozniak. 1st app of Hulk 2099 in "Nothing Ever Changes," script by Evan Skolnik, pencils by Chris Wozniak, inks by Chris Ivy; Mutagen is planning on eliminating Homo-inferior; as he calls normal humans; for starters he chooses the hospital one of Spider-Mans friends is in; It is a long hard battle but Spidey is victorious in the end, though Mutagen does get away. Untitled story, script by Gerard Jones, art by Dwayne Turner; Hulk comes out of a six day anger binge to find that his current project at work has been reassigned due to his absence; While researching his next job he comes across evidence that leads him to discover a contract on Naomi. 68 pgs., full color. $3.95. Cover price $3.95.

Adventures of Superman (1987) 500U CGC 9.6 Unbagged No Card

Paper: White

Collector's Edition.

Label #4494507009

Jerry Ordway script. This copy is not in original white polybag and does not include trading card. NOTE: Copies where the translucent sticker featuring Pa Kent's arm reaching out towards Superman have been removed will be graded in GD condition. Cover price $2.95.

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 106B CGC 9.8 Parcella Blue Label Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing

Label #4426010006

2nd printing. "The Walking Wounded!" Story by Scott Lobdell. Art by Mark Parcella and Dan Panosian. During a heated battle with the villain known as Mr. Hyde, Northstar discovers an infant that had been abandoned in a dumpster. This is a tragic tale ripped from the headlines. Plus, Northstar reveals something about his sexuality. Cover price $1.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 330D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4011743018

First Printing. Direct Edition. "The Power Chase" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Punisher. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by Erik Larsen. The War on Drugs comes to the pages of the Amazing Spider-Man! As the web-slinger and the Punisher team up to track down a massive cocaine shipment coming into the Big Apple! On the Brooklyn docks, the wall-crawler and the gun-toting vigilante find what they're looking for in droves! The duo is not surprised that the coke is heavily guarded; however, they're shocked it's protected by the U.S. military! Are the feds dealing? Or perhaps better stated...double-dealing? Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Microchip, and Eddie Brock (aka Venom). Flashback cameos by Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson and the Black Cat. (Notes: There exists a JCPenney reprint of this issue (published in 1993) which can be identified by the words "The Amazing Spider-Man" in the UPC box on the front cover.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 333 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4442894011

"Stalking Feat!" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by Erik Larsen and Mike Machlan. In an abandoned subway tunnel below Manhattan; the web-slinger, Venom, and Styx & Stone come together for a donnybrook to the death! But the amazing one can't beat Venom; and Venom can't beat Styx & Stone! And the crazy pair of assassins can't lay a glove on the wall-crawler! It looks like a three-way struggle to a stalemate! But finally someone breaks through! Will it be the end of the line for Styx, Stone, Venom, or your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man? Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson, and Jonathon Caesar. (Notes: Venom battles the wall-crawler again in Amazing Spider-Man 346. Styx and Stone return in Amazing Spider-Man 376.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 346D VF 8.0

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Erik Larsen, inks by Randy Emberlin. "Elliptical Pursuit!", script by David Michelinie, pencils by Erik Larsen, inks by Randy Emberlin; Eddie Brock is back…for Peters head!; After escaping prison, Venom taunts Spider-Man into a final showdown; Peter Parkers known for his smarts--why then does he stumble straight into Venoms trap?; An all-out smack down slugfest ensues. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 347 VF+ 8.5

"The Boneyard Hop!" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Erik Larsen and Randy Emberlin. On a deserted island, the Amazing Spider-Man wages a desperate battle for survival vs. the vicious Venom! The wall-crawler is fighting for his life! While Venom is fighting for his death! And this time there isn't any help or rescue on the way! As shown on the twisted cover, Venom plans to quote Hamlet once the battle is over! If the spectacular one doesn't want to play the part of Yorick; he better move fast! To thine own self be true, web-slinger! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Willie Lumpkin, Aunt May, Flash Thompson, and the Black Cat. (Notes: Venom appears next in Darkhawk 13 & 14. This two-part story was reprinted in the trade paperbacks: Spider-Man: Venom Returns (1993) and Spider-Man: The Vengeance of Venom (2011).) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 352 CBCS 9.4 SS Emberlin

Paper: White

Direct Edition Verified Signature: Randy Emberlin.

Label #20-11793B3-002

"Death Walk!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Nova. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Sam de la Rosa. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. While Nova battles the Tri-Sentinel from the outside, Spider-Man makes his way inside the deadly robot; but still finds himself hampered by its defensive measures! When the Life Foundation shows up to erase an incriminating computer disk (that Nova has taken), the Tri-Sentinel gets caught in their magnetic blast! Which stops the robot long enough for Spidey to release the Antarctic vibranium in the control center and cause the Tri-Sentinel to explode! 32 pages. Cover price $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 361A.D CGC 9.6 SS Lee 1st Printing

Paper: White

Signed by Stan Lee on 8/27/17

Label #1519431001

Direct Edition. First (full) appearance of Carnage in "Savage Genesis!" Part 1 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Blood runs in the streets as a serial killer roams New York City! And as the web-slinger investigates the murders, he notices a very disturbing similarity to another killer's modus operandi! In a burned-out building in Brooklyn, the spectacular one comes face-to-face with his new homicidal foe...Carnage! Can the wall-crawler end Cletus Kasady's rampage in their very first encounter? Cameo appearances by Aunt May and Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameo by Venom. (Note: This three-part story was reprinted in 2011 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man -- The Vengeance of Venom.) 36 pages, full color. $1.25 cover price. NOTE: Most of these were distributed with slight printer tears in the bottom edge of the cover. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 361A.N VF 8.0

Newsstand Edition. First (full) appearance of Carnage in "Savage Genesis!" Part 1 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Blood runs in the streets as a serial killer roams New York City! And as the web-slinger investigates the murders, he notices a very disturbing similarity to another killer's modus operandi! In a burned-out building in Brooklyn, the spectacular one comes face-to-face with his new homicidal foe...Carnage! Can the wall-crawler end Cletus Kasady's rampage in their very first encounter? Cameo appearances by Aunt May and Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameo by Venom. (Note: This three-part story was reprinted in 2011 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man -- The Vengeance of Venom.) 36 pages, full color. $1.25 cover price. NOTE: Most of these were distributed with slight printer tears in the bottom edge of the cover. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 362A.N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3961445011

Newsstand Edition. "Savage Alliance!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring the Human Torch. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. After getting a taste of Carnage's raw power last issue, the wall-crawler knows he needs serious help! To that end the amazing one does the unthinkable! He pays a visit to Venom! Wow, is that a good idea? However as a precaution the web-slinger brings Johnny Storm along for the ride to Venom's deserted island! And following an intense battle, Venom surprisingly agrees to help his good pal Spidey! So in a truly unlikely pairing, the Spectacular Spider-Man and the Lethal Protector join forces to take down Carnage! You have to see it to believe it! Cameo appearance by J. Jonah Jameson. (Note: The issue includes a full-page ad for the Toxic Crusaders (1992) series with art by Sam Kieth.) 32 pages. $1.25 cover price. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 363D CGC 9.6 SS Lee/ Bagley/ Defalco

Paper: White

Signed by Stan Lee on 3/22/14, Mark Bagley and tom Defalco on 10/10/15

Label #2512763004

Direct Edition. "Savage Grace!" Part 3 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Carnage takes J. Jonah Jameson hostage and drags him to a heavy metal concert at Madison Square Garden! The psychotic killer plans to execute JJJ in front of thousands of headbangers! But before Carnage can deliver the deathblow, Spider-Man and Venom strike! The ferocious fight leads into the subway tunnels and then back onto the concert stage! Where thanks to MSG's awesome sound system, the web-slinger tries to knock out both Carnage and Venom! The wall-crawler's ploy better work, because double-crossing Venom could have lethal consequences! A fantastic finish! First appearances of the Richard Parker and Mary Parker life model decoys (LMD's). Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson, Mr. Fantastic, and the Human Torch. (Notes: Venom appears next in the one-shot: Spider-Man Special Edition -- The Trial of Venom (1992). Carnage returns in the first issue of Spider-Man Unlimited (1993 1st series) to kick off the Maximum Carnage saga.) 32 pages. $1.25 cover price. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 365D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #24-2E029DD-014

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80-page giant 30th Anniversary issue, with the first appearance of Spider-Man 2099! The Lizard returns in "Fathers and Sins." Script by David Michelinie, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Randy Emberlin. J. Jonah Jameson is featured in "How I Created Spider-Man!" Script by David Michelinie, art by Aaron Lopresti. Gwen Stacy takes center stage in "I Remember Gwen." Script by Stan Lee, plot by Tom DeFalco, art by John Romita Sr. (Cameos by the Green Goblin and Doctor Octopus.) The Prowler is also here in "A Friend in Need." Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Andrew Pepoy. There are also two text pieces, "The Saga of Spidey's Parents" by Stan Lee, and "Spider-Man: The First Thirty Years" by Peter Sanderson. Spider-Man 2099 gets a sneak preview, with a script by Peter David, pencils by Rick Leonardi, and inks by Al Williamson. This issue was originally released with a fold-out poster of Spidey versus Venom and Carnage (poster may be missing in lower grades). Cover price $3.95.

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.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 429 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #2087286010

Cover pencils by John Romita Jr. "The Price!", script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Joe Bennett, inks by Bud LaRosa and Al Milgrom; Needing money, Absorbing Man and Titania decide to seek the Daily Bugle's million-dollar bounty on Spider-Man, resulting from his beating of Norman Osborn (PPSSM #250, '97); Concerned about the price on her husband's head, MJ gets Peter to promise he won't become Spidey for a while; Daredevil seeks out Spidey to learn the truth of the Osborn attack; Emulating the Thunderbolts, Absorbing Man and Titania masquerade as new heroes "Lightning Bolt" and "Thundergirl"; Norman Osborn introduces them to the Bugle staff; At ESU, his spider-sense alerted, Peter becomes Spidey and encounters Daredevil; Osborn sics Lightning Bolt and Thundergirl on them but reveals their thinly concealed identities to the police to avoid paying the reward. The letters page has a statement of ownership - average print run, 274,400; average paid circulation 159,950. 38 pgs., full color. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

Angela Special (1995) SPAWN CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Pirate Spawn Cover.

Label #4407731001

Angela Special (retailer incentive), cover 2 of 2. This Pirate Spawn cover was available only to Diamond Comics distributing. Retailers obtained an issue by ordering 25 issues of Spawn (1992) #32 from Diamond.

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.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 314N CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-40BAE71-015

Newsstand Edition. "Along Came a Spider" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by John Byrne. Art by Paul Ryan (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Paul Ryan. What if the universe disappeared for just a split second? That would be frightening! And what if the awesome weapon that could make that possible…fell into the hands of a sinister super-villainess? That would be terrifying! Unfortunately for Earth's Mightiest Heroes…the former and the latter are now both reality! At the Polydyne Industries laboratory in New Jersey, the genocidal Nebula has seized control of Professor Harker's incredible compressor unit! But even Nebula isn't exactly sure what the compressor unit can do! The Avengers fear the worst and ask Sersi and Spider-Man to help them! With Cap, Thor, Sersi, Jarvis, and the wall-crawler gathered in the underground control room, the universe disappears again! But the five heroes still remain! Now what? Cameo appearances by Starfox, Wonder Man, Hank Pym, and the Wasp. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Iron Man, Sersi, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: The Avengers previously battled Nebula in Avengers 259 and 260. This issue includes a full-page ad for Silver Surfer 34 and Fantastic Four 337.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 315D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-40BAE71-016

Direct Edition. "Doomsday Plus One!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by John Byrne. Art by Paul Ryan (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Paul Ryan and Tom Palmer. The universe has vanished! Except for two small pockets of life! One pocket is the Avengers control room with five souls inside! And the other is the Polydyne Industries laboratory with Nebula, Professor Harker, and a few assistants clinging to life! The professor's powerful universal compressor has run amok and now threatens to annihilate everything! Thor uses his mighty mjolnir to bring the Avengers into the Polydyne lab! And then and there, the star-spangled avenger, the Prince of Asgard, the enchanting Eternal, and your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man fight to save the cosmos from total annihilation! 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 318D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4072884007

Direct Edition. "A Vengeful God!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by Fabian Nicieza. Art by Paul Ryan (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Paul Ryan and Tom Palmer. Nebula does it again! After almost destroying the cosmos with the universal compressor three issues ago, the vengeful super-villainess steals the power of the Infinity Union and threatens stellar genocide once more! But just like last time, the Mighty Avengers stand in her way! On the Stranger's gigantic planet-ship; the star-spangled avenger, golden avenger, synthezoid avenger, Asgardian, Eternal, and amazing one fight to the finish against Nebula! With help from the Stranger, can Earth's Mightiest Heroes bring the universe back from the brink one more time? Cameo appearance by Quasar. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Iron Man, Sersi, Starfox, Thor, and the Vision. (Note: Nebula returns in Silver Surfer 38.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Batman (1940) 461 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2599D8C-004

CatwomanPart 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. As Batman and Joe Potato close in on the Slave gang, Catwoman and Sarah Essen meet in a deadly confrontation. Written by Alan Grant, with art by Norm Breyfogle and Steve Mitchell. Cover by Breyfogle. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Batman (1940) 467 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2599D8C-013

Part 1 of the 3-part 'Shadow Box.' In this special sequel to the best-selling ROBIN mini-series (see Robin (1991 Limited Series) #1-5), the Boy Wonder learns that his adversary, King Snake, didn't die in Hong Kong...he survived and has come to Gotham seeking revenge! Continued next issue. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Tom Lyle and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Lyle. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Batman (1940) 472 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #2068835011

"The Idiot!" Part 1 of 4. Story by Peter Milligan. Story continued in Detective Comics #639. Batman travels to an abandoned temple in the heart of the Amazon to confront the Idiot, the master of unreality. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Batman (1940) 497D VF 8.0 Direct Variant 1st Printing

Signed by Jim Aparo. No certification is included.

This is the direct edition with the overlay cover. Bane breaks Batman's back in Batman KnightFall Part 11. Home turf does not prove an advantage when Bane breaks Batman's back in the Batcave in "The Broken Bat." KnightFall continues in Detective Comics (1937- ) #664. Written by Doug Moench. Pencils by Jim Aparo. Inks by Dick Giordano. Cover by Kelley Jones. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

Batman Adventures (1992 1st Series) 12D CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4485085022

Direct Edition. 1st appearance of Harley Quinn in a comic book. "Batgirl: Day One." Barbara Gordon attends a costume party dressed as Batgirl. Unfortunately, Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn also decide to show up. Based on Batman The Animated Series. Script by Kelley Puckett, pencils by Mike Parobeck, inks by Rick Burchett. Cover by Parobeck. Cover price $1.25.

Batman Adventures (1992 1st Series) 12D VG- 3.5

Direct Edition. 1st appearance of Harley Quinn in a comic book. "Batgirl: Day One." Barbara Gordon attends a costume party dressed as Batgirl. Unfortunately, Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn also decide to show up. Based on Batman The Animated Series. Script by Kelley Puckett, pencils by Mike Parobeck, inks by Rick Burchett. Cover by Parobeck. Cover price $1.25.

Batman Beyond (1999 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4111574021

Direct Edition. Cover art by Bruce Timm. Not on My Watch, script by Hilary J. Bader, pencils by Rick Burchett, inks by Terry Beatty; Twenty years after Bruce Wayne retired as Batman, something shady is going on at his old company, now called Wayne-Powers and run by Derek Powers; While Warren McGinnis accepts a disc from his co-worker Harry Tully, Warren's son Terry runs into Jokerz, hoods who style themselves after the real Joker, who pursue Terry up to the gates of Wayne Manor, where Terry gets a hand from Bruce himself; Carrying him inside the mansion, Terry stumbles across the Batcave. Based on the cartoon. Bob Kane 1915-1998 tribute by Jenette Kahn. 32 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

Batman Harley Quinn (1999) 1REP.2ND FN 6.0 Ross Variant 2nd Printing

2nd Printing (2nd and 3rd printings have 2nd and 3rd printing notices on inside front cover). Written by Paul Dini; art by Yvel Guichet and Aaron Sowd; painted cover by Alex Ross. The most popular character introduced in Batman's animated adventures enters the DC Universe and "No Man's Land" ? in a Prestige one-shot written by Harley's creator, Paul Dini (SUPERMAN: PEACE ON EARTH), with a painted cover by PEACE ON EARTH's Alex Ross and stunning interiors by Yvel Guichet and Aaron Sowd. Since Gotham's fall, the Joker has been relatively quiet...but that's about to change as former Arkham Asylum doctor Harleen Quinzel joins the Clown Prince of Crime to put him back on top. But when their unusual partnership leaves Harley a little worse for wear, she enlists Poison Ivy's help. Now the Joker and Batman are going to learn that this souped-up Harley's not going to be pushed around anymore. Prestige Format. FC, 48 pg.$5.95" Batman No Man's Land Cover price $5.95.

Beavis and Butt-Head (1994) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4281451008

Cover art by Rick Parker. Dental Hygiene Dilemma - Fart One, script by Mike Lackey, art by Rick Parker; Beavis and Butt-Head visit a yam-stuffed Maxi-Mart where they have an altercation with the clerk. The Punisher Parody one-pager. An advertisement for the Swedish band "Entombed" and the new limited-edition version of their "Wolverine Blues" CD. Dental Hygiene Dilemma - Part Two. Silver ink cover, first printing. Devil Dinosaur parody. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Bettie Page Comics (1996 Dark Horse) 1 FN/VF 7.0

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.

Betty Being Bad (1990 Eros Comix) 1 VF- 7.5

Written by John Workman. Contains a collection of nude Betty Page pin-ups. 44 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $3.50.

Betty Page The 50s Rage Annual (1999) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4486417009

Betty Page Pin-Up art by Steve Woron. Cover price $3.25.

Black Knight (1990 1st Series Marvel) 2 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #1975124011

"In the Dread of Night" - Free of the Ebony Blade's curse, the Black Knight must be ready to face the Dreadknight. Captain Britain fights at his side, but it may not be enough. Characters: GS: Captain Britain, Victoria Bentley; V: Dreadknight, Morgan Le Fey, Modred. Written by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas, with art by Tony DeZuniga. Cover by Rich Buckler and Tony DeZuniga. Cover price $1.50.

Blade the Vampire Hunter (1994) 1 VF+ 8.5

The other Nightstalkers are dead, and Blade stands alone against the vampires invading the Marvel Universe! Among them is Dracula, and the devastating means of his return is beyond your wildest nightmares! Written by Ian Edginton. Art by Doug Wheatley and Chris Ivy. Foil-stamped cover. Cover price $2.95.

Bone (1991 1st Printing) 12 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4481178019

Cover art by Jeff Smith. Untitled story, script and art by Jeff Smith; Work continues on fixing up Gran'ma Ben's house while Bone reads Moby Dick to Thorn; Thorn has another prophetic dream while on guard duty. This is a first printing. Most issues from #1-12, and possible some beyond, have been reprinted. Reprints may be identified by a 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc. printing notice inside the comic. 28 pgs. $2.95. This is a first printing. Most issues from #1-12, and possible some beyond, have been reprinted. Reprints may be identified by a 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc. printing notice inside the comic. Cover price $2.95.

Bone (1991 1st Printing) 14 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4495147021

Cover art by Jeff Smith. Untitled story, script and art by Jeff Smith; Phoney Bone and Smiley Bone leave the farm with Lucius to return to the tavern but are attacked by Rat Creatures. This is a first printing. Most issues from #1-12, and possible some beyond, have been reprinted. Reprints may be identified by a 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc. printing notice inside the comic. 28 pgs. $2.95. This is a first printing. Most issues from #1-12, and possible some beyond, have been reprinted. Reprints may be identified by a 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc. printing notice inside the comic. Cover price $2.95.

Bone (1991 1st Printing) 14 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4495147022

Cover art by Jeff Smith. Untitled story, script and art by Jeff Smith; Phoney Bone and Smiley Bone leave the farm with Lucius to return to the tavern but are attacked by Rat Creatures. This is a first printing. Most issues from #1-12, and possible some beyond, have been reprinted. Reprints may be identified by a 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc. printing notice inside the comic. 28 pgs. $2.95. This is a first printing. Most issues from #1-12, and possible some beyond, have been reprinted. Reprints may be identified by a 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc. printing notice inside the comic. Cover price $2.95.

Bone (1991 1st Printing) 18 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4481178018

1st Printing. Cover art by Jeff Smith. Untitled story, script and art by Jeff Smith; Lucius and Phoney Bone begin their bet on who can run the bar better; Thorn begins to deal with the fact that what she thought were dreams really happened. 1st Printing. 28 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Bone (1991 1st Printing) 18 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4481178017

1st Printing. Cover art by Jeff Smith. Untitled story, script and art by Jeff Smith; Lucius and Phoney Bone begin their bet on who can run the bar better; Thorn begins to deal with the fact that what she thought were dreams really happened. 1st Printing. 28 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Bone (1991 1st Printing) 19 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4481112012

1st Printing. Cover art by Jeff Smith. Untitled story, script and art by Jeff Smith; Phoney Bone reveals to the townspeople that the Red Dragon still exists; Gran'Ma Ben, Thorn and Fone Bone flee the farm. 1st Printing. 28 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Bone (1991 1st Printing) 28 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4481112014

1st Printing. Cover art by Jeff Smith. Untitled story, script and art by Jeff Smith; Fone Bone and Smiley Bone meet Roque Ja. Bone illustration by Scott Robert. 1st Printing. 28 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Bone (1991 1st Printing) 29 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4481112013

1st Printing. Cover art by Jeff Smith. Untitled story, script and art by Jeff Smith; The Possum kids meet Roderick and trick two Rat Creatures into attacking Roque Ja. Article on the 1997 Trilogy Tour that Jeff Smith did with Linda Medley and Charles Vess. Bone Mysteries article. Jeff Smith Reveals The Origins Of The Red Dragon article. 1st Printing. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 383D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4485121016

Direct Edition. "I Am Legend" 50th Anniversary triple-sized issue with Red Skull. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Ron Lim. Inks by Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Ron Lim (pencils) and Jim Lee (inks). In an unusual tale, Captain America is mystically transported to a land where only American legends reside including Johnny Appleseed, Pecos Bill, John Henry, Paul Bunyan, and Uncle Sam. Cameo appearance by the Avengers. First back up story: "Fighting side-by-side with Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos" Script by Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Bob Petrecca. A retelling of Sgt. Fury 13 (originally published in December 1964) from the viewpoint of Captain America and Bucky. Second back up story: "Man of Straw" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Dan Panosian. The U.S. Agent comes to grips with his role in the deaths of right-winger and left-winger. Third back up story: "Bad to the Bone!" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Ron Wilson. Inks by Fred Fredrickson. The story explains how Crossbones first met the Red Skull and became one of his operatives. (Note: The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 294,214; average paid circulation 170,900.) 64 pages Cover price $2.00.

Catwoman (1993 2nd Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4484908003

Bane's in charge and Catwoman's stealing on his behalf in "Life Lines Chapter 1: Rough Diamonds!" Part 1 of 4, continued next issue. Script by Jo Duffy, pencils by Jim Balent, inks by Dick Giordano. Balent embossed cover. Cover price $1.95.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 275N VG+ 4.5

Water spotting. Sticker.

Newsstand Edition. This final issue is a 68-page Conan spectacular! After being cast out by Isparana and the Free Companions, Conan may find a new career as head of the Hyrkanian outlaws...if he survives. This is Conan as he was meant to be, taking everything that comes his way and hitting back with blood in his eye! Characters: Conan; GS: Isparana, Turgohl; V: Milo, Zorka, Drago, Yezdigerd; I: Tania. "Cry Kozak!" is written by Roy Thomas, with art by Mike Docherty, Ricardo Villagran, Alfredo Alcala and Ernie Chan. Cover by Colin MacNeil. Cover price $2.50.

Daredevil (1998 2nd Series) 9 FN 6.0

Painted cover by David Mack. Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti welcome aboard new writer David Mack! As Matt Murdock attempts to rebuild his life from the ashes of the "Guardian Devil" story arc, old friends and new foes arrive! And when a mysterious man contacts Matt and claims to know the secret of Wilson Fisk's criminal empire, a new twist is added to the battle between Daredevil and his nemesis, the Kingpin!" Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Presents (1997) Annual 1998 VF 8.0

1st Buffy The Vampire Slayer story.

Hellboy Cover by Mike Mignola. This action packed 64-pages features the further adventures of Hellboy, My Vagabond Days, Skeleton Key, The Ark, Phineas Page, and . . . Buffy the Vampire Slayer! Save your allowance and get in line, children, 'cuz this one is gonna go fast! 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

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.

Dawn Return of the Goddess (1999) 2 FN/VF 7.0

Signed by Joseph Michael Linsner. No certification is included.

By Joseph Michael Linsner. Dawn travels through space and time to see Il Marinen, blacksmith of the gods. She tells him she will trade a piece of her soul for a sword that will cut through heaven and hell. After acquiring the sword from the smith, Dawn is back on the trail of whoever is responsible for the brutal slayings of her followers, the witches. Is Lucifer, Prince of Lies, the one behind all the killing? Or does he who know who is? Does the genocide go even further than that? Bimonthly. FC, 32pg (2 of 4) $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Deadpool (1997 1st Series) 11 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4179886008

Double size issue. And one of the funniest comics in recent years! Cover pencils by Pete Woods, inks by Nathan Massengill, an homage to Amazing Fantasy # 15. With Great Power Comes Great Coincidence, script by Joe Kelly, Al Milgrom, and Joe Sinnot, pencils by Pete Woods and John Romita, inks by Nathan Massengill and John Romita; In the present, Weasel and the Great Lakes Avengers try to figure out how to bring DP and Al back through time; In the past, Deadpool uses his image inducer to impersonate Peter Parker (Al gets to play a very grumpy Aunt May) and try to convince a young and nerdy Weasel to fix his teleporter so he can get back to the future; Kraven the Hunter and a swinging party with Peter's pals get in the way but DP is able to manipulate Weasel into helping him, and all he has to do is wreck his buddy's life and future well being to do so; DP and Al make it back to 1997 with the timeline intact as a nervous Watcher collapses in relief. In the Hands of the Hunter!, script by Joe Kelly (pg. 1) and Stan Lee, pencils by Pete Woods (pg. 1) and John Romita, inks by Nathan Massengill (pg. 1) and John Romita; Peter tries to attend a groovy party with his pals in honor of Flash leaving for the military, but Kraven harshes their mellow as he crashes the party looking for Norman Osborn. 72 pgs. $3.99. Cover price $3.99.