Auctions: comic books June 1992

Alien 3 Movie Adaptation (1992) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-2D13FCF-001

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Written by Steven Grant. Art by Christopher Taylor and Rick Magyar. Cover by Arthur Suydam. Ripley, probably the most practiced Alien-fighter in known space, finds herself up against the beast one more time in this adaptation of the most eagerly awaited film of the summer! FC Cover price $2.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 363 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3911737005

"Savage Grace!" Part 3 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Carnage takes J. Jonah Jameson hostage and drags him to a heavy metal concert at Madison Square Garden! The psychotic killer plans to execute JJJ in front of thousands of headbangers! But before Carnage can deliver the deathblow, Spider-Man and Venom strike! The ferocious fight leads into the subway tunnels and then back onto the concert stage! Where thanks to MSG's awesome sound system, the web-slinger tries to knock out both Carnage and Venom! The wall-crawler's ploy better work, because double-crossing Venom could have lethal consequences! A fantastic finish! First appearances of the Richard Parker and Mary Parker life model decoys (LMD's). Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson, Mr. Fantastic, and the Human Torch. (Notes: Venom appears next in the one-shot: Spider-Man Special Edition -- The Trial of Venom (1992). Carnage returns in the first issue of Spider-Man Unlimited (1993 1st series) to kick off the Maximum Carnage saga.) 32 pages. $1.25 cover price. Cover price $1.25.

Catwoman Defiant (1992) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-29D381B-004

1st Printing. In this one-shot story, Catwoman is used as a pawn in a trap to capture a Gotham City crime boss, forcing Batman to save 'the beauty' before she is destroyed by the Beast. Written by Peter Milligan, with art by Tom Grindberg and Dick Giordano, and colors by Steve Oliff. Painted cover by Brian Stelfreeze, designed to interconnect with the cover of Penguin Triumphant (1992) #1. 52 pages. Prestige Format. Cover price $4.95.

Darkhawk (1991 Marvel) 16 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-27C178C-003

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Cover pencils by Mike Manley. Brave New World, script by Danny Fingeroth, pencils by Mike Manley, inks by Mike Manley and Ricardo Villagran; Jason Powell returns home and the Powell family goes to Mike Powell's funeral; Chris becomes an intern at WRCK; The Peristrike Force attacks Midtown High School during a conference on superhuman youth. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Death's Head II (1992 1st Series) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-27C178C-033

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Death's Head comes to 1992 to prevent Charnel from altering the past. But future versions of Earth's greatest super heroes have also arrived to put an end to Death's Head! Guest-starring Wolverine, Spider-Man, the Punisher, the Avengers, Daredevil and the She-Hulk! Written by Dan Abnett, with art by Liam Sharp and Andy Lanning. Wraparound cover by Liam Sharp. Cover price $1.75.

Deathlok (1991 1st Series) 12 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case; Scuffing to inner well of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-2AD1D20-020

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Cover pencils by Denys Cowan. Rabbit Is Dead, script by Dwayne McDuffie, pencils by Denys Cowan, inks by Mike Manley; Biohazard kills SHIELD agent Harry Angstrom and consumes his brain, learning all of Angstrom's memories; The creature is hunting for his past which somehow is connected to Deathlok; Deathlok returns home to his family. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Jab (1992) 2 VF 8.0

Signed by the cover painter, Martin Thomas. Includes a certificate of authenticity from Keep On Booking.

Cover by Shannon Wheeler. "Special Laser Beam Episode," script and art by Shannon Wheeler; Mars Needs Coffee. "The Mystery Of The Misplaced Potato," script and art by Tom King; The girls have a babysitting problem. "The Grid," script by Aubrey & DeAnne McAuley, art by Ashley Underwood; Robotic priests on the rampage. Untitled The Winding Road story, art by Rob Bostick. 52 pgs., B&W. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Malibu Sun (1991) 14 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #19-2AF890E-027

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New Warriors (1990 1st Series) 24 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-289EB7E-004

Nothing But the Truth: Part 3 of 4 - "The Cheating Corner!" Written by Fabian Nicieza. Art by Chris Marrinan and Andrew Pepoy. Say it isn't so! The Warriors betrayed by Night Thrasher?! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

Silver Sable and the Wild Pack (1992) 1D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3959179017

Direct Edition. Cardstock embossed cover. Cover by Steven Butler and Dan Panosian. Personal Stakes, script by Gregory Wright, art by Steven Butler and James Sanders III; Silver Sable, Spider-Man, & Sandman's crew take on Hydra when Hydra takes Anna, Silver Sables niece, captive at her private School. 36 pgs., full color. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 66 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-065

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"Conflicting Emotions!" Story by Ron Marz. Art by Steve Carr, Deryl Skelton, and Tom Christopher. Cover by Ron Lim. Princess Alaisa Ruantha Pethnan of the Second Royal House of the Kharta'een Empire (try to say that tree time really fast) has decided to take Norrin Radd as a mate, whether he likes it or not. Featuring the cosmic power of Mistress Love and Master Hate. 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Spawn (1992 Image) 2D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4014271014

Direct Edition (has no bar code on cover) - "Questions!" Part 2 of 4. 1st appearance of the Violator. Created, story, and art by Todd McFarlane (1 page Rick Leonardi art). Meet the Violator, a diminutive little clown who hides a dangerous and deadly secret. Meanwhile, a sinister creature is committing horrible acts of violence on the criminal underworld of New York City, and Spawn will take the blame for it. Cover price $1.95.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 189A.D CBCS 9.8 Silver Hologram Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-0D99340-089

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Direct Edition. The Osborn Legacy" First printing. Giant-Sized 30th Anniversary Special Issue. Silver hologram cover. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Harry Osborn has battled psychological problems his entire adult life, but this time hes really gone off the deep end! The Green Goblin kidnaps his wife, son, and brother-in-law (aka the Molten Man) and takes the trio to his fathers old house in the suburbs. For the first time Harry wears the goblin costume in front of his young son. However, Normie doesnt seems to understand the gravity or depravity of the situation and enjoys his fathers ranting and raving while the family sits down for dinner! Fortunately, the goblins diatribe buys the web-slinger time to track down his green and purple foe! And with help from the Molten Man, the Amazing Spider-Man battles the Green Goblin one more time! Second Story: The Night the World Died Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils and Inks by Bob McLeod. Aunt May still has nightmares about the night her husband, Ben Parker, was killed. But her recent encounter with Spider-Man (during the ordeal with the Vulture) has surprisingly brought her comfort. (Notes: This issue includes a fold out poster by Charles Vess featuring Spider-Man and the Hobgoblin. The second printing has a gold hologram cover and was published in November 1992.) 48 pages Cover price $2.95.

Sting of the Green Hornet (1992) 1A CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Label #19-2B0472B-043

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Collector's Edition (indicated by cover price of $2.75). Out of the Shadows. Story by Jeff Butler and Ron Fortier. Art and cover by Jeff Butler. An alternate-history series that has the Green Hornet and Kato battling spies during World War II and meeting some familiar faces of the era. The Green Hornet faces the villain known as The Baroness and a German plot to replace an American gangster with a German spy. Featuring cameos by Edward G. Robinson, Humphrey Bogart, James Cagney, and The Shadow. Originally came polybagged with a poster and trading card and may or may not be polybagged when purchased. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.75.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 289 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-3478A78-033

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"Knots!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Scott Lobdell. Art and cover by Whilce Portacio and Scott Williams. The X-Men take a moment to recuperate after the events of recent days. Bishop walks among the heroes of his yesterday. Archangel confronts a former enemy. Ice Man's past comes back to haunt him. And, Forge drops a bomb, figuratively, on Storm. Cover price $1.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 289 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-40F3235-055

"Knots!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Scott Lobdell. Art and cover by Whilce Portacio and Scott Williams. The X-Men take a moment to recuperate after the events of recent days. Bishop walks among the heroes of his yesterday. Archangel confronts a former enemy. Ice Man's past comes back to haunt him. And, Forge drops a bomb, figuratively, on Storm. Cover price $1.25.

Warheads (1992) 1 CBCS 9.8

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2AD1D20-161

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Cover by Gary Erskine. Untitled story, script by Nick Vince, pencils by Gary Erskine, inks by John Beeston; It's bad enough a raid on a technological super-base goes horribly wrong for the Warheads; The portal that took them to the base also went back in time so if Liger doesn't handle the tragic events just so, time and space are at risk. 36 pgs., full color. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 55 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-347BA2F-040

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Part 1 of 3 - "Thirty Slashes Over Tokyo, or Sayonara, Yellow Brick Road!" Guest-starring Gambit, Jubilee, and Sunfire. Written by Larry Hama. Art by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. When Jubilee finds herself stranded in Japan, Wolverine and Gambit head to her rescue. However, the Hand, a clan of deadly ninja assassins, is waiting for them. 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.75.

X-Force (1991 1st Series) 11 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1395220014

First appearance of 'real' Domino (Neena Thurman). "Friendly Reminders" Cover pencils by Rob Liefeld, inks by Trevor Scott. Friendly Reminders, script by Rob Liefeld (Plot) by Fabian Nicieza, pencils by Mark Pacella, inks by Dan Panosian; Deadpool invades the X-Force complex to confront "Domino," really his old shapeshifting girlfriend Vanessa who has been spying on Cable and crew. Cover price $1.25.

X-Force (1991 1st Series) 11 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1395220004

First appearance of 'real' Domino (Neena Thurman). "Friendly Reminders" Cover pencils by Rob Liefeld, inks by Trevor Scott. Friendly Reminders, script by Rob Liefeld (Plot) by Fabian Nicieza, pencils by Mark Pacella, inks by Dan Panosian; Deadpool invades the X-Force complex to confront "Domino," really his old shapeshifting girlfriend Vanessa who has been spying on Cable and crew. Cover price $1.25.