Auctions: comic books March 1991

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 345 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4605038020

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Erik Larsen, inks by Randy Emberlin. Second appearance of Cletus Kasady (Carnage) in "Gun From the Heart!" Script by David Michelinie, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Randy Emberlin; Through Silver Sable (and without his knowledge of who the real boss is), Justin Hammer hires Spidey to take down Cardiac and then hires Boomerang to take down Spidey; Eddie Brock is freed from prison by the Venom symbiote, but as he leaves his cell, a little drip from the costume stays behind to keep Cletus Kasady company; Venom cameo. The letters page has a statement of ownership--average print run 489,589; average paid circulation 334,893. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.00.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 8D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4008585010

Direct Edition. Perceptions Part 1 of 5. Script and art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. A murder mystery is unfolding in the Canadian wilderness! And it might involve the legendary creature known as Bigfoot! To cover the breaking story, the Daily Bugle sends reporter Melvin Gooner and photographer Peter Parker to British Columbia! Who or what will the web-slinger find lurking in the woods? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Wolverine. 32 pages. Cover price $1.75.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 274D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4638955019

Direct Edition. "Capital Crimes!" Part 1 of 4. Guest-starring Nick Fury and Ka-Zar. Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. It's an epic battle is being waged in the Savage Land and the future of mankind may rest in the hands of...Magneto?! Meanwhile, the X-Men have arrived on the far side of the universe only to have blundered into the trap of an old and dangerous adversary. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.