Auctions: comic books March 1999

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 474 FN 6.0

Final issue. Cover art is an homage to the cover of The Incredible Hulk #1 (1962). The Great Astonishment--Conclusion: It's All True!, script by Joe Casey, pencils by Javier Pulido, inks by Sean Parsons; Bruce and Qnax pursue the Watcher and enter the Ultimate Machine to learn the truth about their lives; Hulk returns to Earth and fights the Abomination, but lets him go after Ross threatens to destroy them both; Bruce gives himself up to Ross, but Ross lets him go, and arrests Devlin DeAngelo; Dr. Spar leaves Gamma Lab, and Bruce is left to live his life. An interview with John Byrne and Ron Garney, discussing the release of Hulk #1 (1999). Cover price $2.99.

Inhumans (1998 2nd Series) 5 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4346178006

First Contact - Written by Paul Jenkins. Art and Cover by Jae Lee. Earth vs. Attilan -- war! The first salvo has been fired in the assault on the fabled Attilan, whose inhabitants must now decide between diplomacy and retaliation. And while Black Bolt and his closest confidantes weigh their options, the wheels of deception turn in the outside world, as Stalyenko turns to an unlikely source for aid in his campaign against the aliens that live at humanity's door. For all their power, can the Inhumans handle the lies, greed and politics of mankind? Plus: a special guest appearance by the Black Widow, who will soon be starring in her own Marvel Knights limited series! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Inhumans (1998 2nd Series) 5 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-0A17814-013

First Contact - Written by Paul Jenkins. Art and Cover by Jae Lee. Earth vs. Attilan -- war! The first salvo has been fired in the assault on the fabled Attilan, whose inhabitants must now decide between diplomacy and retaliation. And while Black Bolt and his closest confidantes weigh their options, the wheels of deception turn in the outside world, as Stalyenko turns to an unlikely source for aid in his campaign against the aliens that live at humanity's door. For all their power, can the Inhumans handle the lies, greed and politics of mankind? Plus: a special guest appearance by the Black Widow, who will soon be starring in her own Marvel Knights limited series! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Sailor Moon (1998) 4 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4423577007

Story and Art by Naoko Takeuchi. A Spy In Our Midst, script by Naoko Takeuchi and Anita Sengupta, art by Naoko Takeuchi and Kiyomi Fukuyama; Mind-controlled by Queen Beryl, Darien assumes the identity of one of Andrew's friends, hoping to gain access to the base Artemis has hidden in the Crown Game Center, and possibly capture the Silver Crystal from Sailor Moon. Sailor Moon back cover illustration by Naoko Takeuchi. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.