Auctions: comic books August 1991

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 350 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EDD78F-005

"Doom Service!" Part 2 of 2. Double-Sized issue. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Erik Larsen and Randy Emberlin. At a Long Island resort, the Amazing Spider-Man battles Doctor Doom to protect the Black Fox! Is that a brave decision or a foolhardy one? Unfortunately, it's the latter as the web-slinger limps back home battered, bruised, and concussed! However the aging fox is still alive! But now the weakened wall-crawler has only 24 hours to find the jewel called the dragon's egg...or once more face the deadly wrath of Victor Von Doom! The next day in suburban New Jersey; the Latverian Monarch, the Black Fox, and your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man come together again! Does anyone have the dragon's egg? Someone better...or someone will meet their doom! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Uncle Ben (hallucination). Flashback cameos by the Avengers and Sandman. Brief retelling of Spider-Man's origin. (Notes: This issue features a farewell art portfolio by Erik Larsen. First pin-up: Spider-Man and Mary Jane by Erik Larsen and John Romita Sr. Second pin-up: Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four by Erik Larson and Joe Sinnott. Third pin-up: Spider-Man and Daredevil by Erik Larsen and Al Williamson. Fourth pin-up: Cardiac, Solo, and Captain Universe by Erik Larsen and Sal Buscema. Fifth pin-up: Spider-Man split image by Erik Larsen and Todd McFarlane. This issue completes Erik Larsen's quality 2-year run as the penciler of the Amazing Spider-Man title. This two-part story was reprinted in 1995 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man vs. Doctor Doom.) 48 pages. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 350 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3959179008

"Doom Service!" Part 2 of 2. Double-Sized issue. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Erik Larsen and Randy Emberlin. At a Long Island resort, the Amazing Spider-Man battles Doctor Doom to protect the Black Fox! Is that a brave decision or a foolhardy one? Unfortunately, it's the latter as the web-slinger limps back home battered, bruised, and concussed! However the aging fox is still alive! But now the weakened wall-crawler has only 24 hours to find the jewel called the dragon's egg...or once more face the deadly wrath of Victor Von Doom! The next day in suburban New Jersey; the Latverian Monarch, the Black Fox, and your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man come together again! Does anyone have the dragon's egg? Someone better...or someone will meet their doom! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Uncle Ben (hallucination). Flashback cameos by the Avengers and Sandman. Brief retelling of Spider-Man's origin. (Notes: This issue features a farewell art portfolio by Erik Larsen. First pin-up: Spider-Man and Mary Jane by Erik Larsen and John Romita Sr. Second pin-up: Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four by Erik Larson and Joe Sinnott. Third pin-up: Spider-Man and Daredevil by Erik Larsen and Al Williamson. Fourth pin-up: Cardiac, Solo, and Captain Universe by Erik Larsen and Sal Buscema. Fifth pin-up: Spider-Man split image by Erik Larsen and Todd McFarlane. This issue completes Erik Larsen's quality 2-year run as the penciler of the Amazing Spider-Man title. This two-part story was reprinted in 1995 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man vs. Doctor Doom.) 48 pages. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Comic Art (Italian 1984 Comic Art) 82 VG+ 4.5

Italian series. Reprints Comics from Italy and around the world. Cover by Dave Stevens. This issue features work by Benoit Peeters, Francois Schuiten, Francois Boucq, Howard Chaykin, Luca Boschi, Gilbert Hernandez, Alarico Gattia, Jean Van Hamme, and Grzegorz Rosinski. Softcover, 8-1/2" x 10-3/4", 132 pages, color and B&W, Italian language, L. 6.000 cover price.

Deathlok (1991 1st Series) 2 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-27C178C-025

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Cover art by Denys Cowan. The Souls of Cyber-Folk Part One: Caught in the Cybernet, script by Dwayne McDuffie, pencils by Denys Cowan, inks by Mike Manley; Deathlok and Misty Knight track down who is responsible for kidnapping cybernetic heroes and villains. Letters page is actually a fictional entry from Harlan Ryker's scientific journal. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Deathstroke the Terminator (1991) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-2A91623-050

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Full Cycle: Part 1 of 4. "Assault!" Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Steve Erwin and Will Blyberg. Cover by Mike Zeck. Exploding from the pages of the New Teen Titans comes the DCU's most dangerous man - Deathstroke the Terminator. Slade Wilson is a super-soldier who uses 90% of his brain's capacity and this has allowed him to build a reputation as the best there is. With strength, speed, and cunning far beyond that of ordinary men, Deathstroke has even orchestrated the defeat of the heroes known as the Teen Titans (see New Teen Titans (1980) #42-44 and Annual #4). Now, even though they have been enemies in recent years, when Slade's ex-wife is hospitalized by an attack the man known as the Terminator decides to take action. Cover price $1.75.

Deathstroke the Terminator (1991) 1 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-11F72CB-004

Full Cycle: Part 1 of 4. "Assault!" Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Steve Erwin and Will Blyberg. Cover by Mike Zeck. Exploding from the pages of the New Teen Titans comes the DCU's most dangerous man - Deathstroke the Terminator. Slade Wilson is a super-soldier who uses 90% of his brain's capacity and this has allowed him to build a reputation as the best there is. With strength, speed, and cunning far beyond that of ordinary men, Deathstroke has even orchestrated the defeat of the heroes known as the Teen Titans (see New Teen Titans (1980) #42-44 and Annual #4). Now, even though they have been enemies in recent years, when Slade's ex-wife is hospitalized by an attack the man known as the Terminator decides to take action. Cover price $1.75.

Demon (1990 3rd Series) 14 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-2B047C8-041

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Special guest star Lobo and Etrigan are caught by the Odd Squad, the Witch Boy Klarion's grisly gang, in the heart of a nuclear storage facility. What could be weirder than Lobo getting his hands on a live H-bomb? Written by Alan Grant, with art by Val Semeiks and Bob Smith. Cover by Semeiks and Smith. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Judge Dredd (1986 Quality) 55 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #19-2A98398-062

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"Reasons to Be Fearful" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Robin Smith; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #528. Plus: "The Amazing Ant-Man" is written by Alan Grant, with art by Carlos Ezquerra; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #640. Also: "Fairlyhyperman" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Mike Collins and Mark Farmer; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #529-530. And: Tharg's Future Shocks story "Brand Loyalty" is written by Mike Collins, with art by Paul Marshall; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #638. Cover price $1.95.

Lost in Space (1991 Innovation) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4407731004

Painted cover art by Mike Okamoto. Seduction of the Innocent, script by Matt Thompson and David Campiti, pencils by Eddy Newell and Mark Jones; Several years after the events of the TV series, the Robinson family and friends find themselves on a planet of vicious plants; In a 2nd thread, Dr. Smith finds a data crystal that shows him sabotaging the Jupiter 2 at lift off from Earth. Essay about the events leading up to the creation of the 1st "Lost in Space" comic book. Where There's A Will, There's a Way article; Bill Mumy who played Will Robinson in the TV series reminisces about his thoughts about LIS over the years and his efforts to have a movie or comic book created. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 58 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2496D64-058

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Shanna stars in "The Political Animal" (part 3). Script by Steve Gerber, art by Bret Blevins. The Vision and the Scarlet Witch star in "Hometown!" Script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Sandy Plunkett, inks by Armando Gil. Pin-ups: Wonder Man (Jeff Johnson/Jack Torrance), Nick Fury (Jim Lee), and the Punisher (Andre Smith Coates). Joe Chiodo painted front cover; Plunkett back cover. Cover price $2.25.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 52 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-050

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Infinity Gauntlet Crossover. "The Hero in Absence!" Guest-starring Firelord, Starfox, Doctor Strange, and Drax the Destroyer. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Story continued from Infinity Gauntlet #1. The Silver Surfer, on the verge of death, crash lands into the Sanctum Sanctorum of Doctor Strange. As the Surfer blacks out he utters simply, "Thanos is coming!" Meanwhile, the easily agitated Drax tries to murder the former Herald of Galactus, Firelord. Story continues in Infinity Gauntlet #2. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 53 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-47253CB-051

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Infinity Gauntlet Crossover. "The Fool on the Throne!" Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Story continued from Infinity Gauntlet #1. In this interlude, the ramifications of Thanos' actions are felt in the Kree Empire. With unrest brewing, a plan is enacted by a secret cabal, and the new Emperor is assassinated by...the Silver Surfer? 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 13D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4351541019

Direct Edition. Sub-City: Part 1 of 2. Story, art and cover by Todd McFarlane. To investigate mysterious disappearances, Spidey dons his old black and white suit and enters the macabre world of "Sub-City." The horror of his situation becomes most apparent when Spider-Man come face-to-face with the leader of the underground dwellers - Morbius the Living Vampire! Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 13D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4351541017

Direct Edition. Sub-City: Part 1 of 2. Story, art and cover by Todd McFarlane. To investigate mysterious disappearances, Spidey dons his old black and white suit and enters the macabre world of "Sub-City." The horror of his situation becomes most apparent when Spider-Man come face-to-face with the leader of the underground dwellers - Morbius the Living Vampire! Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 13D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4349694020

Direct Edition. Sub-City: Part 1 of 2. Story, art and cover by Todd McFarlane. To investigate mysterious disappearances, Spidey dons his old black and white suit and enters the macabre world of "Sub-City." The horror of his situation becomes most apparent when Spider-Man come face-to-face with the leader of the underground dwellers - Morbius the Living Vampire! Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 13D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4349694018

Direct Edition. Sub-City: Part 1 of 2. Story, art and cover by Todd McFarlane. To investigate mysterious disappearances, Spidey dons his old black and white suit and enters the macabre world of "Sub-City." The horror of his situation becomes most apparent when Spider-Man come face-to-face with the leader of the underground dwellers - Morbius the Living Vampire! Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 13D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4349694017

Direct Edition. Sub-City: Part 1 of 2. Story, art and cover by Todd McFarlane. To investigate mysterious disappearances, Spidey dons his old black and white suit and enters the macabre world of "Sub-City." The horror of his situation becomes most apparent when Spider-Man come face-to-face with the leader of the underground dwellers - Morbius the Living Vampire! Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 13D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4418459014

Direct Edition. Sub-City: Part 1 of 2. Story, art and cover by Todd McFarlane. To investigate mysterious disappearances, Spidey dons his old black and white suit and enters the macabre world of "Sub-City." The horror of his situation becomes most apparent when Spider-Man come face-to-face with the leader of the underground dwellers - Morbius the Living Vampire! Cover price $1.75.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 43 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-347BA2F-030

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"Under the Skin!" Cable and Nick Fury Cameos. Written by Larry Hama. Art by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. Cover by Marc Silvestri. Pin-up by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. As Lady Deathstrike arrives in town, a serial killer runs into someone even more dangerous than he is - Wolverine. Sabretooth cameo. 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.75.

Wonder Woman (1987 2nd Series) 57 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4418459008

As the Amazons are further implicated, Diana escapes police custody in "The Fugitive Kind". Part 2 of 6, continued from the previous issue. Story continues next issue. Script by George Perez, pencils by Jill Thompson, inks by Romeo Tanghal. Cameos by Clark Kent, Bruce Wayne, Commissioner Gordon. Perez cover. Cover price $1.00.

X-Force (1991 1st Series) 1U CGC 9.8 Unbagged No Card

Paper: White

Slab: Debris trapped between case and inner well

Label #3820761006

Unbagged; no card included. 48-page giant. "A Force to be Reckoned With." Plot, art, and cover by Rob Liefeld, script by Fabian Nicieza. Featuring Cable, Shatterstar, Boom Boom, Warpath, Cannonball, Domino, Feral, Reaper, Forearm, Stryfe, Thumbelina, Wildside, Zero, Gideon, Sunspot, Commander G.W. Bridge, Tyler (in flashback), Arianna Jankos, Black Tom Cassidy, Nick Fury app; Cable Battle Files of Deadpool, Feral, Shatterstar, and G.W. Bridge. Cable Guide (character profiles) of Deadpool, Feral, Shatterstar, and G.W. Bridge. NOTE: There are at least 5 panels in the first few pages of this issue, including the 2-page splash, that are direct homages to panels taken directly from New Teen Titans (1980-1988) (Tales of ...) #39. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $1.50.

X-Force (1991 1st Series) 1U CGC 9.8 Unbagged No Card

Paper: White

Label #1289688007

Unbagged; no card included. 48-page giant. "A Force to be Reckoned With." Plot, art, and cover by Rob Liefeld, script by Fabian Nicieza. Featuring Cable, Shatterstar, Boom Boom, Warpath, Cannonball, Domino, Feral, Reaper, Forearm, Stryfe, Thumbelina, Wildside, Zero, Gideon, Sunspot, Commander G.W. Bridge, Tyler (in flashback), Arianna Jankos, Black Tom Cassidy, Nick Fury app; Cable Battle Files of Deadpool, Feral, Shatterstar, and G.W. Bridge. Cable Guide (character profiles) of Deadpool, Feral, Shatterstar, and G.W. Bridge. NOTE: There are at least 5 panels in the first few pages of this issue, including the 2-page splash, that are direct homages to panels taken directly from New Teen Titans (1980-1988) (Tales of ...) #39. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $1.50.

X-Force (1991 1st Series) 1U CGC 9.6 Unbagged No Card

Paper: White

Label #1289688004

Unbagged; no card included. 48-page giant. "A Force to be Reckoned With." Plot, art, and cover by Rob Liefeld, script by Fabian Nicieza. Featuring Cable, Shatterstar, Boom Boom, Warpath, Cannonball, Domino, Feral, Reaper, Forearm, Stryfe, Thumbelina, Wildside, Zero, Gideon, Sunspot, Commander G.W. Bridge, Tyler (in flashback), Arianna Jankos, Black Tom Cassidy, Nick Fury app; Cable Battle Files of Deadpool, Feral, Shatterstar, and G.W. Bridge. Cable Guide (character profiles) of Deadpool, Feral, Shatterstar, and G.W. Bridge. NOTE: There are at least 5 panels in the first few pages of this issue, including the 2-page splash, that are direct homages to panels taken directly from New Teen Titans (1980-1988) (Tales of ...) #39. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $1.50.

X-Force (1991 1st Series) 1U CGC 9.6 Unbagged No Card

Paper: White

Label #1289688005

Unbagged; no card included. 48-page giant. "A Force to be Reckoned With." Plot, art, and cover by Rob Liefeld, script by Fabian Nicieza. Featuring Cable, Shatterstar, Boom Boom, Warpath, Cannonball, Domino, Feral, Reaper, Forearm, Stryfe, Thumbelina, Wildside, Zero, Gideon, Sunspot, Commander G.W. Bridge, Tyler (in flashback), Arianna Jankos, Black Tom Cassidy, Nick Fury app; Cable Battle Files of Deadpool, Feral, Shatterstar, and G.W. Bridge. Cable Guide (character profiles) of Deadpool, Feral, Shatterstar, and G.W. Bridge. NOTE: There are at least 5 panels in the first few pages of this issue, including the 2-page splash, that are direct homages to panels taken directly from New Teen Titans (1980-1988) (Tales of ...) #39. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $1.50.

X-Force (1991 1st Series) 1U CGC 8.0 Unbagged No Card

Paper: White

Label #3975166006

Unbagged; no card included. 48-page giant. "A Force to be Reckoned With." Plot, art, and cover by Rob Liefeld, script by Fabian Nicieza. Featuring Cable, Shatterstar, Boom Boom, Warpath, Cannonball, Domino, Feral, Reaper, Forearm, Stryfe, Thumbelina, Wildside, Zero, Gideon, Sunspot, Commander G.W. Bridge, Tyler (in flashback), Arianna Jankos, Black Tom Cassidy, Nick Fury app; Cable Battle Files of Deadpool, Feral, Shatterstar, and G.W. Bridge. Cable Guide (character profiles) of Deadpool, Feral, Shatterstar, and G.W. Bridge. NOTE: There are at least 5 panels in the first few pages of this issue, including the 2-page splash, that are direct homages to panels taken directly from New Teen Titans (1980-1988) (Tales of ...) #39. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $1.50.