Auctions: comic books October 1987

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 293D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4349021013

Direct Edition. Kraven's Last Hunt: Part 2 of 6 -- "Crawling" Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Mike Zeck. Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Mike Zeck and Bob McLeod. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 31. In a shocking development, Kraven the Hunter has buried the Amazing Spider-Man six feet under! And now the deranged hunter is wearing his own spider costume and fighting crime on the streets of New York City! Unbelievable! What in the world is going on?! That's what Mary Jane would like to know as she desperately searches for her newlywed husband! And to make matters worse, there's something horrific coming up from the sewers: Vermin! Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man 131. (Note: Vermin previously appeared in Marvel Team-Up 128.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 336 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4410363008

"X-Tremes!" Guest-starring X-Factor (Cyclops, Jean Grey, and Ice Man). Story by Peter David. Art by Todd McFarlane and Jim Sanders III. The Incredible Hulk vs. X-Factor! Seen as the Hulk, Bruce Banner is thought to be a mutant, so the mutant hunting X-Terminators are called in to handle this menace. Little does the mutant fearing public realize but the X-Terminators are in fact the original X-Men. Cyclops, Jean Grey, Ice Man, Beast, and the high flying Angel, now known as X-Factor, use the mutant hysteria as a cover to find and help mutants. The Hulk could care less, he just wants to smash something. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 6 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-011

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Frank Miller introduction and cover Cover price $1.95.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 4 CBCS 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-036

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"Mantis!" Guest-starring Mantis. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. The Elders of the Universe are some of the most powerful beings in existence, and the only thing standing in their way and their ultimate goal is the Silver Surfer. Luckily, the former Herald of Galactus has acquired a new ally, the woman known as Mantis. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Silverhawks (1987 Marvel/Star Comics) 2D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4186777025

Direct Edition. Comic book based on the TV series of the first super androids with the minds of men and the muscles of machines. Having lost his first battle with the SilverHawks, the evil Mon-Star wants revenge and plans to kidnap Commander Stargazer. But Commander Stargazer finds out about the evil plan and decides to allow himself to be kidnapped so that the SilverHawks can strike back. Will his plan work? Find out in "Kidnapped." Script by Steve Perry and art by Mike Witherby & Fred Fredericks. Cover price $1.00.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 131D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4411528012

Direct Edition. Kraven's Last Hunt - Part 3 of 6 - "Descent" Script by J. M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Mike Zeck. Inks by Bob McLeod. Story continues from Amazing Spider-Man 293. Kraven is basking in the glow of his triumph over Spider-Man as he has successfully taken over the web-slinger's crime fighting activities with a new violent twist, while the spectacular one lies six feet under. However, there is another vicious villain terrorizing the city...Vermin! The human rat is Kraven's next target, and a savage battle between the two killers erupts in the sewer system! Meanwhile, Mary Jane is frantically searching for Peter and visits Joe Robertson looking for help. Story continues in Web of Spider-Man 32. 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 12 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4043111009

The original series that introduced the Turtles to the world. Survivalists. The Turtles encounter a group of urban terrorists who want to start a war with Russia. Story, art and wraparound cover by Peter Laird. Black and white; 40 pages. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 222D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4346178009

Direct Edition. "Heartbreak!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. The battle between the Uncanny X-Men and the deadly Marauders continues at the Golden Gate Bridge. They fight for the future of Cyclops' estranged wife Madelyne. Meanwhile, Storm and the shaman Naze continue their desperate quest. But our they doomed to fail when they come face-to-face with the sinister Eye Killers?! Cover price $0.75.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 31N CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4389513019

Newsstand Edition. Kraven's Last Hunt - Part 1 of 6 - "The Coffin" Story by J. M. DeMatteis. Art by Mike Zeck and Bob McLeod. This is the first issue of the Kraven's Last Hunt storyline. A deranged Kraven begins his final quest to exterminate Spider-Man. He ambushes the web-slinger and successfully captures him. Now it appears that a comatose Spider-Man has been buried alive. The situation does not look good. Story continues in Amazing Spiderman 293. 32 pages Cover price $0.75.