Auctions: comic books October 1993

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 382 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EDE368-022

"Emerald Rage!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-Starring Doc Samson and the Hulk. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. In the ruins of Empire State University, Doc Samson and the wondrous wall-crawler fight to the finish vs. the Incredible Hulk! The gamma virus has infected the Hulk and taken his rage to the next level! How in the world can the Green Goliath be stopped now? Meanwhile in Queens, Aunt May grows suspicious of Peter's newfound parents and hires a private investigator to check them out! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Richard Parker, Mary Parker, and Orwell Taylor. 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Angels and Visitations HC (1993 A Miscellany by Neil Gaiman) 1LTD-1ST VF+ 8.5

1st printing. Limited Edition - Signed by Neil Gaiman, Steve Bissete, Randy Broecker, David McKean, P. Craig Russell, Jill Karla Schwarz, Bill Sienkiewicz, Charles Vess, and Michael Zulli - Limited to 400 Copies. Limited Edition comes in leather slipcase. A Miscellany by Neil Gaiman. This collection of Neil Gaiman's short fiction features an odd assortment of enigmatic and wonderful tales - including Troll Bridge, Chivalry, and Cold Colours - to amuse and delight, illustrated by Charles Vess, P. Craig Russell, Jill Carla Schwarz, Michael Zulli, and Randy Broecker. Hardcover, 168 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $20.00.

Batman (1940) 500D CBCS 7.0 Die-Cut Variant

Paper: White

Collector's Edition.

Label #21-22F6136-016

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THIS COMIC IS NOT POLYBAGGED. KnightFall Part 19. The concluding chapter of KnightFall finds Batman (Jean-Paul Valley) determined to break Bane the way the villain broke his predecessor in "Dark Angel." Nightwing cameo. Written by Doug Moench. Art for Chapter 1 ("The Fall") by Jim Aparo & Terry Austin. Art for Chapter 2 ("The Descent") by Mike Manley. Comes with 2 postcards: 'Classic Batman' by Jim Aparo and 'The New Batman' by Mike Manley. Wraparound die-cut cover by Joe Quesada & Kevin Nowlan. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $3.95.

Batman (1940) 500D CBCS 7.0 Die-Cut Variant

Paper: Off white to white

Collector's Edition.

Label #21-22F6136-012

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THIS COMIC IS NOT POLYBAGGED. KnightFall Part 19. The concluding chapter of KnightFall finds Batman (Jean-Paul Valley) determined to break Bane the way the villain broke his predecessor in "Dark Angel." Nightwing cameo. Written by Doug Moench. Art for Chapter 1 ("The Fall") by Jim Aparo & Terry Austin. Art for Chapter 2 ("The Descent") by Mike Manley. Comes with 2 postcards: 'Classic Batman' by Jim Aparo and 'The New Batman' by Mike Manley. Wraparound die-cut cover by Joe Quesada & Kevin Nowlan. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $3.95.

Chromium Man (1994) 3 CBCS 9.8

(#22248/25000).

Label #19-2A98398-025

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Dark Dominion (1993 Defiant) 1A CBCS 9.8 James

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Label #19-2A98398-032

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Written by Len Wein. Art by Joseph A. James. Cover art by Joseph A. James and Mike Witherby. "The Gathering Darkness" While helping a man rid himself of his demons, Michael discovers a mysterious woman in the quantum field. Note: series created by Jim Shooter. 32 pgs. Full color. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 14 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-1DA1FC5-014

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Cover by Jim Rohn. Dark Horse Comics #14 premieres part one of "The Mark: Taking Back the Streets," a sharp-edged tale of a country torn by revolution. Lutzany's current leader, The Archon, leaves for the United States. But will he be able to return or will he become Lutzany's newest political exile? Also this month, in the final installment of "Predator: Bad Blood," the Predator decides it's time to really go to town... with a vengeance. Although laboratories are supposed to be safe, clean, and efficient, when tempers flare, accidents can happen. In part 2 of "The Thing from Another World: Questionable Research," when accidents happen, THINGS get very much out of control. FC. Cover price $2.50.

Deadpool The Circle Chase (1993) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4041891003

The Circle Chase Round 3: "...and Quacks Like a Duck" - Written by Fabian Nicieza. Art by Joe Madureira and Harry Candelario. Three names for Deadpool's pain: Commcast! Makeshift! Rive! Meet the Executive Elite, a bevvy of baddies who have it in for Deadpool! Secrets are revealed about Deadpool's little known origin and his connection to Slayback. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.00.

Deathmate Blue (1993) 1A CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2A9BC1C-094

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Mike Leeke cover art. Story 1:"Battlestone vs. Magnus Robot Fighter" featuring characters from Magnus Robot Fighter and Brigade. Written by John Ostrander and drawn by Jim Calafiore. Story 2: "Secret Forces" featuring characters from Secret Weapons and CyberForce. Written by Joe St. Pierre and drawn by Sean Chen. Story 3: "Sacrifices" featuring characters from Harbinger, Brigade, & CyberForce. Written by Maurice Fontenot and drawn by Howard Simpson. Story 4: "Supremely Darque" featuring Characters from Solar Man of the Atom and Supreme. Written by Kevin Vanhook and drawn by Peter Grau. Cover price $4.95.

Deathmate Blue (1993) 1GOLD CBCS 9.6 Gold Variant

Gold Edition.

Label #19-2A9BC1C-467

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Gold edition Cover price $4.95.

Exiles (1993 1st Series Malibu) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Label #19-2AF890E-022

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Firearm (1993) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFB550-003

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"American Pastimes - part two" by James Robinson (script) & Cully Hamner (art); Hardcase app; Flip-Book with Rune part I "The Hunted" by Barry Windsor-Smith (plot, art, & cover) & Chris Ulm (plot & script); Night Man preview by Steve Engleheart & Darick Robertson; The Mighty Magnor "Last Part" by Sergio Aragones (art) & Mark Evanier (script); Cover price $2.50.

Freex (1993 Malibu) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFB550-014

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Cover by Steve Rude. Hounded, script by Gerard Jones, pencils by David Williams, inks by Mike Christian; The group is chased to by a mercenary team that doesn't care if any innocents are hurt in the crossfire. Rune flip-book cover by Barry Windsor-Smith. E: The Cursed, script by Barry Windsor-Smith (plot) and Chris Ulm (plot, script), pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by John Floyd; Rune origin, part 5; cont'd between Hardcase #5/Prototype #3. Rune the Cursed E, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by John Floyd. Night Man promo. Third Chapter humor page featuring Magnor, script by Mark Evanier, art by Sergio Aragones. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $2.50.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 141 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #21-1D5943E-002

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GI Joe and the Transformers: Generation 2: Part 3 of 4 - "Sucker Punch!" Story by Larry Hama. Art by Steve Lieber and William Rosado. As Snake Eyes and Ninja Force attempt to pull Scarlet out of deep cover, Megatron decides to up the ante. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

Hardcase (1993) 5 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFB550-023

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Cover by Kevin Maguire. Friends and Enemies, Part One: The First Cut, script by James Hudnall, pencils by Scott Benefiel, inks by Mike Christian; The police investigate a new ultra villain named Hardwire, who has the ability to cut things with his fingers on a molecular level; Meanwhile, Hardcase meets with the head of Choice Corporation, Bob Dixon, to get to the bottom of the problem involving chase and the ultras chasing her; Bob Dixon does not relent, but Hardcase informs him that she is under his protection; After that meeting, Rex Mundi indirectly hires Hardwire to take care of Hardcase. The Power of Gods starring Rune, script by Barry Windsor-Smith and Chris Ulm, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by John Floyd. Second Chapter starring Magnor, script by Mark Evanier, art by Sergio Aragones. Rune flip cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Night Man preview by Steve Engleheart and Darick Robertson. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $2.50.

Morbius the Living Vampire (1992) 14 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2735474-010

Victims - Written by Gregory Wright. Art by Ron Wagner, Melvin Rubi and Andrew Pepoy. Cover by Ron Wagner and Andrew Pepoy. Guest-starring Martine, D'Spayre and Werewolf by Night. Morbius comes to grip with the suffering he has caused when his victims' families tell their gut-wrenching stories. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.75.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 19 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-22F6136-092

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Faith: Part 1 of 4 - Story and art by John Byrne. Dr. Trogg and the Blue Dahlia battle in the crime-torn alleyways of Manhattan. Wait -- aren't Dr. Trogg and the Blue Dahlia comic-book characters from the Dollar Comics line? What are they doing in New York? Meanwhile, with Tony's help, the Next Men make a daring break from jail, while Tommy Kirkland breaks out of a sanitarium. Beginning with this story arc, the Next Men will now be coming to you in the four-issue miniseries format. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Prophet (1993 1st Series) 1A CBCS 9.8 Liefeld

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-40CC5C8-071

Continued from Youngblood #4. Cover pencils by Rob Liefeld, inks by Dan Panosian. Prophecy, script by Rob Liefeld, pencils by Rob Liefeld (layouts) and Dan Panosian, inks by Dan Panosian; Prophet and Kirby head to the G.A.T.E. Research Center in Alaska to re-establish a link with the D.O.C.C. satellite--the source of Prophet's power. Liefeld talks about the series. Prophet pinup, pencils by Victor Bridges, inks by Dan Panosian. Prophet pinup by Jason Pearson. Redemption coupon 1 of 3 for mail-in offer for Prophet #0 bound into the center of the comic. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Scavengers (1994 Triumphant) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

(#12,499/20,000).

Label #19-2BC24B4-052

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Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 86 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-47253CB-087

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Blood and Thunder. Part 2 of 13. "Friends and Foes!" Guest-starring Thor and Beta Ray Bill. Adam Warlock cameo. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Andy Smith and Bill Anderson. Cover by Ron Lim and Keith Aiken. Story continued from Thor 468. Seduced by the whispers of the Dark Valkyrie, the Mighty Thor has gone mad. He has beaten his oath-brother Beta Ray Bill almost to death, and now he must face the Silver Surfer and the Power Cosmic. Story continues in Warlock Chronicles #6. 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Solution (1994) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFFCAF-033

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Rune flip-book by Barry Windsor-Smith; 1 page Mighty Magnor by Sergio Aragones. "Showdown" - Written by James Hudnall. Art and Cover by Darick Robertson and Mike Miller. The Solution -- ultraheroes for hire -- has a new client: the former Soviet Union. Missiles are missing and The Solution has to find them before Rex Mundi and Quattro get their hands on these ultimate weapons. Plus: Rune flip-book by Barry Windsor-Smith, Chris Ulm and John Floyd! Also: 1-page Mighty Magnor story "Last Part" by Mark Evanier and Sergio Aragones! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

Strangers (1993 Malibu) 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFFCAF-054

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Includes Rune #0 flip-book by Barry Windsor-Smith. Covers by Rick Hoberg & Joe Rubinstein and Barry Windsor-Smith. Stories by Steve Englehart, Chris Ulm and Mark Evanier. Art by Rick Hoberg & Tim Burgard, Barry Windsor-Smith & John Floyd and Sergio Aragones. There were 59 people on board that cable car in June when it was struck by the Jumpstart Effect. That's how the Strangers, all passengers on that cable car on that fateful day, received their powers. That's how Larry Bushnell, another passenger, an old man dying of cancer, became Deathwish. The Strangers must stop Deathwish before he gives the city its...deathwish...in "Dynamic Tension!" Plus: "The Hunger," Part G (of M) of Rune #0! And: The Mighty Magnor in the 1-page "Third Chapter" by Sergio Aragones. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

Ultra Monthly (1993) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Label #19-2B0472B-050

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Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 305D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-40F2430-042

Direct Edition. Cover by Jan Duursema and Richard Bennett. The Measure Of The Man, script by Scott Lobdell, art by Jan Duursema, Jose Marzan, and Jan Duursema; Iceman, Rogue and Bishop save Opal from a mysterious group of men in battle suits; Xavier asks Storm to steal for him. Story takes place between Uncanny #304 and X-Men #25. 36 pgs., full color. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Warriors of Plasm (1993) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2B9A632-048

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Cover pencils by David Lapham, inks by Mike Witherby. "Ordeal" (The Sedition Agenda Part III), script by Jim Shooter, pencils by David Lapham, inks by Mike Witherby; The Warrior 5 Follow their attackers back to the org of plasm and find themselves in a world where everything is alive; Filled with plenty of battles and fighting and even a round of splatter ball, this issue is sure to entertain; Lorca's Lustmate starts to have doubts of Lorca's allegiance just as he starts to realize just how powerful the Warrior Five truly are. Jim Shooter talks about New York and the Marvel lawsuit against Defiant. 36 pgs., full color. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

X-Men 2099 (1993 Marvel) 1 CBCS 9.2 Lim Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-248E175-028

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Direct Edition Blue Foil Cover. The Gathering - Written by John Francis Moore. Art and Cover by Ron Lim & Adam Kubert. In the year 2099, mutant is still a four letter word. Fortunately, so is X-Men. It's here at last! This monumental new series introduces Marvel's most celebrated super team, 2099 style. That's right: Brand new characters. Brand new continuity. It's a whole new world for the X-Men, and it starts here in a foil-stamped premiere issue! And to give X-Men 2099 readers a glimpse into Ravage 2099, Spider-Man 2099, Punisher 2099 and Doom 2099, Marvel has included a 16-page preview in this premiere issue! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $1.75.

X-Men 2099 (1993 Marvel) 1GOLD CGC 9.8 Lim Gold Foil Variant

Paper: White

Gold Edition.

Label #2132921020

Gold foil cover. The Gathering - Written by John Francis Moore. Art and Cover by Ron Lim & Adam Kubert. In the year 2099, mutant is still a four letter word. Fortunately, so is X-Men. It's here at last! This monumental new series introduces Marvel's most celebrated super team, 2099 style. That's right: Brand new characters. Brand new continuity. It's a whole new world for the X-Men, and it starts here in a foil-stamped premiere issue! And to give X-Men 2099 readers a glimpse into Ravage 2099, Spider-Man 2099, Punisher 2099 and Doom 2099, Marvel has included a 16-page preview in this premiere issue! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $1.75.

Youngblood Strikefile (1993) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2B047C8-113

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Cover pencils by Rob Liefeld, inks by Danny Miki. Dead Set on Destruction, script by Rob Liefeld (story) and Eric Stephenson (script), pencils by Rob Liefeld (layouts) and Jeff Matsuda, inks by Danny Miki; Dr. Peterson is trying to reprogram Overtkill in the Youngblood complex when the villain is remotely activated by the mob boss who wants him back; Despite the best efforts of Youngblood, Overtkill's head detaches from his body and escapes. Ren & Stimpy cameo. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.