Auctions: comic books July 1988

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 302D FN/VF 7.0

Direct Edition. "(Mid) American Gothic!" Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Peter Parker receives a job offer from a high tech company in Kansas! So Spider-Man's alter-ego travels to America's heartland to tour the company's facilities! But upon arrival Peter discovers that there's something rotten in the sunflower state! Good thing the web-slinger made the trip too! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Silver Sable, and the Sandman. (Note: This issue includes a full-page ad for the Evolutionary War saga that ran through Marvel's 1988 annuals.) Cover price $1.00.

Batman The Killing Joke (1988) 1-1ST CGC 9.8 SS Bolland Bolland Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Signed by Brain Bolland on 4/1/21

Label #2504933017

1st Printing. Batman matches wits with his arch nemesis The Joker in this critically acclaimed, prestige format one-shot. He also laughs at one of his jokes. The book is infamous for the scene in which The Joker shoots and cripples Barbara Gordon, effectively ending her crime fighting career as Batgirl. Written by Alan Moore, with art by Brian Bolland. 52 pages, full color. NOTE: 1st Printing, title is printed in lime green embossed ink. All others are later printings. Cover price $3.50.

Batman The Killing Joke (1988) 1-1ST CGC 9.8 SS Bolland Bolland Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Signed by Brain Bolland on 4/1/21

Label #2504933015

1st Printing. Batman matches wits with his arch nemesis The Joker in this critically acclaimed, prestige format one-shot. He also laughs at one of his jokes. The book is infamous for the scene in which The Joker shoots and cripples Barbara Gordon, effectively ending her crime fighting career as Batgirl. Written by Alan Moore, with art by Brian Bolland. 52 pages, full color. NOTE: 1st Printing, title is printed in lime green embossed ink. All others are later printings. Cover price $3.50.

Batman The Killing Joke (1988) 1-1ST NM- 9.2 Bolland Variant 1st Printing

1st Printing. Batman matches wits with his arch nemesis The Joker in this critically acclaimed, prestige format one-shot. He also laughs at one of his jokes. The book is infamous for the scene in which The Joker shoots and cripples Barbara Gordon, effectively ending her crime fighting career as Batgirl. Written by Alan Moore, with art by Brian Bolland. 52 pages, full color. NOTE: 1st Printing, title is printed in lime green embossed ink. All others are later printings. Cover price $3.50.

Batman The Killing Joke (1988) 1-1ST VF- 7.5 Bolland Variant 1st Printing

1st Printing. Batman matches wits with his arch nemesis The Joker in this critically acclaimed, prestige format one-shot. He also laughs at one of his jokes. The book is infamous for the scene in which The Joker shoots and cripples Barbara Gordon, effectively ending her crime fighting career as Batgirl. Written by Alan Moore, with art by Brian Bolland. 52 pages, full color. NOTE: 1st Printing, title is printed in lime green embossed ink. All others are later printings. Cover price $3.50.

Black Panther (1988 Marvel Mini-Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4501688006

"Cry, the Accursed Country!" Written by Peter B. Gillis. Art by Denys Cowan and Sam DeLaRosa. He is T'Challa, king of the African nation of Wakanda and the super hero known as the Black Panther. However, a strange occurrence threatens the future of his rule. When the great Panther God seemingly deserts T'Challa, his people begin to question his worthiness. And he can't help but wonder if they are correct. Meanwhile, in Azania, a neighboring country ruled by apartheid, a mysterious creature begins a murder spree in the Panthers name. Can the Black Panther discover the meaning behind his sudden power loss, regain the support of his kingdom, prevent a war with Azania, and win back the mantle of his namesake? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.