Auctions: comic books May 1986

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 3-1ST VF+ 8.5 Miller Variant 1st Printing

1st printing. NOTE: 2nd printing of #3 is clearly labeled as such on the inside cover. "Hunt The Dark Knight," script and pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson and Frank Miller; Batman battles the Joker, who has convinced his psychiatrist, Dr. Bartholomew Wolper, that he is sane and regretful; Seeking to discredit Batman, Wolper exhibits the Joker on a late-night show ("David Endochrine", parodying Late Night with David Letterman) to try and show that the Joker is actually a victim of Batman's own psychosis; As the police attack Batman, the Joker murders everyone in the studio; Batman follows him to Selina Kyle's place, where the former Catwoman has become a depressed alcoholic; Superman is introduced as an undercover agent for the American government. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Ewoks (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 7D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #16-3717D5B-269

Direct Edition. "The Perilous Laughing Spell!" Story by David Manak. Art by Warren Kremer and Jon D'Agostino.. When Wicket is ensnared by a laughing spell, it's up to Teebo and Princess Kneesaa to confront the menacing Mountain Spirit! FC, 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 1D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #0241582001

Direct Edition. Comic book based on the popular animated series. In this issue, Skeletor is up to no good and a great evil is about to fall upon all Eternia. He-Man tries to prevent it from happening but Orko accidently causes the evil to be unleashed and then everyone has to face "The Coming of Hordak." Script by Mike Carlin and art by Ron Wilson & Dennis Janke. Cover price $0.75.

Muppet Babies (1985-1989 Marvel/Star Comics) 7 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #20-262039A-011

Comic book version of the animated TV series about the Muppet Babies – Kermit, Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzie, Scooter, Skeeter, Rowlf, Animal and all of the extraordinary friends who pop into their lives. In this issue, Bunsen and Beaker visit the nursery and let Fozzie try out their new invention: a funny hat. But when Fozzie uses the hat, he starts time traveling and it's up to Kermit and the other Muppet Babies to travel back in time too and help him in "Lost In Time" and Wocka Wocka." Script by Stan Kay and art by Marie Severin. Cover price $0.75.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 105 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4487112019

Who has captured whom on Zeltros? That is what everyone wants to know when three different civilizations invade that world! It is up to Luke Skywalker and the Hoojibs to save the day. If that were not enough, Luke meets the villainous Toffs for the first time! "The Party's Over" is written by Jo Duffy, with art by Cynthia Martin, Steve Leialoha and Ken Steacy. Cover by Cynthia Martin and Ken Steacy. Cover price $0.75.