Auctions: comic books 1986, graded by CGC

Watchmen (1986) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4156963001

Alan Moore's classic take on the superhero genre. Widely considered to be one of the greatest stories in modern comics history. Art by Dave Gibbons. 1st appearance Rorschach, Ozymandias, Dr. Manhattan, Silk Spectre & Nite Owl. Death of the Comedian. Cover price $1.50.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 11 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4393338022

"Have You Seen That Vigilante Man!" Story by Danny Fingeroth and Bill Mantlo. Art by Bob McLeod. Cover by Mark Beachum and Geof Isherwood. Peter Parker becomes a neighborhood hero when he stops three thugs from robbing the local laundromat. The three troublemakers want revenge on Peter, so they repeatedly vandalize his apartment. Now it's time for Spider-Man to get involved! First 75¢ issue. 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

World of Wood (1986) 4 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4248628008

Cover art by Wally Wood. Text page about Wally Wood and Nick Cuti's apprenticeship to Wood. Killer Hawk, script by Bill Dubay, art by Wally Wood. The Mummy, script by Russ Jones (credited to Wally Wood), pencils by Dan Adkins (credited to Wally Wood), inks by Wally Wood; Adaptation of the classic horror movie. To Kill A God, script and art by Wally Wood. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0791788002

"Regression Obsession!" Story by Bob Layton. Art by Jackson Guice and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. Dr. Carl Maddicks continues his bizarre experiments on the Beast, attempting to reverse genetic mutation. Meanwhile, the rest of X-Factor stages a daring rescue attempt of their kidnaped friend. It all ends with a startling new look for one of the members of the team. NOTE: Marvel begins their 25th Anniversary celebration with a new logo in top left corner of the front covers of their books for one year (12 issues). Cover price $0.75.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series) 6D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4401223006

Direct Edition. "Apocalypse Now!" Part 2 of 2. 1st full appearance of Apocalypse. Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Jackson Guice and Bob McLeod. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. Cyclops begins to worry that the group's X-Factor ads are fueling mutant paranoia among humans. Plus, the last time X-Factor fought the Alliance of Evil they were soundly defeated. Can they take down their adversaries in time to save the life of a fellow mutant, before it's too late? And, witness the fury and power of Apocalypse, a mutant tyrant who believes in a world where only the strong survive. Cover price $0.75.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series) 6D CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4377365016

Direct Edition. "Apocalypse Now!" Part 2 of 2. 1st full appearance of Apocalypse. Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Jackson Guice and Bob McLeod. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. Cyclops begins to worry that the group's X-Factor ads are fueling mutant paranoia among humans. Plus, the last time X-Factor fought the Alliance of Evil they were soundly defeated. Can they take down their adversaries in time to save the life of a fellow mutant, before it's too late? And, witness the fury and power of Apocalypse, a mutant tyrant who believes in a world where only the strong survive. Cover price $0.75.