Auctions: comic books October 1986

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 280 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0147049011

Direct Edition. "Introducing the Sinister Syndicate!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Silver Sable. Script by Tom DeFalco. Art by Ron Frenz (layouts) and Brett Breeding (pencils/inks). Cover by Ron Frenz and Brett Breeding. The amazing one is back in town (after the events of Web of Spider-Man 18)! And Silver Sable wants him at Coney Island amusement park for a battle vs. Jack O'Lantern! However when Spidey and sable show up at the park, they get the Sinister Syndicate instead: Beetle, Boomerang, Hydro-Man, Rhino, and Speed Demon! What a revoltin' development! Five against two! This won't be a day at the beach! First appearance of the Sinister Syndicate. Cameo appearances by Flash Thompson, Sha Shan, Mary Jane Watson, Betty Leeds, Ned Leeds, Roderick Kingsley, the Kingpin, Rose, Arranger, and the Sandman. (Note: This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 288.) 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

Jonny Quest (1986 Comico) 5 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4665985002

Jezebel Jade wants Race's help. But since he's not available, Jonny and Hadji come to her aid in "Jade Incorporated." Script by William Messner-Loebs and art by Mitch Schauer and John Nyberg. Issue also has Jonny Quest pinups inside and on back cover. Front cover is by Dave Stevens. Cover price $1.50.

Man of Steel (1986) 1B.D CGC 9.2 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Label #4271552014

Standard Direct Edition. Published just a few months after Crisis on Infinite Earths, John Byrne's The Man of Steel updated the saga of Superman for modern audiences. His origin was altered, as were many other aspects of the character. This first issue reveals that Kal-El was conceived via the mingling of seeds in a matrix chamber, Clark's powers developed slowly over time (meaning Superboy was written out of continuity), and Superman's body projected an aura that protected his now vulnerable costume. Written and drawn by John Byrne, with inks by Dick Giordano. Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 21 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4662996015

First Printing. Direct Edition. The Decepticons gain control over a human engineer for a dam so that they can use that dam to pump energy to Cybertron and repair the dimensional bridge and get more help. So the Autobots, with Donny Finkleberg, the former Robot Master, have to stop them in "Aerialbots Over America." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Don Perlin & Ian Akin & Brian Garvey. Cover by Herb Trimpe. Cover price $0.75.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 210D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4667965003

Direct Edition. Mutant Massacre tie-in - Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. Thus, begins one of the darkest days in the history of mutantkind. A mysterious group of super-powered killers begins quest of genocide against mutants and the only thing standing in their way is the X-Men. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Watchmen (1986) 2 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-3C4DCB2-023

"Absent Friends". Part 2 of 12. Story by Alan Moore. Art and cover by Dave Gibbons. At the funeral of The Comedian, the cast members recall crucial moments in his life, giving us a lot of insight into his character, and theirs. Includes four page fictional text feature presenting chapters 3 and 4 of Hollis Masons book, "Under the Hood". 32 pages. Full color. No ads. Cover price $1.50.