Auctions: comic books January 1994, graded by CBCS

Aliens Predator Deadliest of Species (1993) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-016

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"The Great Escape." Caryn Delacroix escapes her dreamlike state and then escapes with the captured Predator. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Jackson Guice, inks by Eduardo Barreto. Cover by John Bolton. Cover price $2.50.

Break Thru (1993) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2AF890E-004

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The Secrets of the Ultraverse - Written by Gerard Jones, Mike W. Barr, Steve Englehart, Steve Gerber, James D. Hudnall, Tom Mason, George Perez, James Robinson & Len Strazewski. Art by George Perez & Al Vey. Cover by George Perez. Prime, Hardcase, the Solution, the Strangers, Prototype, Mantra and Choice converge on the Moon to try to solve the mystery behind the origin of all ultras! If they don't solve it in time, life on Earth will be destroyed by the ultraviolet energy exploding from Amber! But Quattro and the Omega Team, serving the mysterious Rex Mundi, are fighting to stop them. Meanwhile, the people of Earth are driven insane by Amber's radiance, which makes trouble for the Night Man, Freex, Firearm, Sludge and Solitaire, and provides food for the vampire-creature Rune. And Warstrike battles Aladdin's Wrath. Also, big answers to the fundamental questions of the Ultraverse! A new dimension opens, changing the Ultraverse forever! 40 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

Breed (1994) 1A CBCS 9.0 Starlin

Paper: White

Label #19-2AF890E-007

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Cover by Jim Starlin. Standard edition. Untitled story, script and art by Jim Starlin; Raymond Stoner is born, grows up, goes to Nam; In Nam he discovers the Breed power inside him. Card to collect the stamps for the Bravura Gold Stamp program; directions for the contest. Tom Mason's column and an interview with Jim Stalin. 48 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Dominion (1993 Defiant) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2A98398-034

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Written by Janet Jackson (not to be confused with the singer). Art by Charlie Adlard and Keith S. Wilson. Cover art by Charlie Adlard and Mike Witherby. "Bad Moon Rising." Michael goes in search of a mysterious young woman who has teleported from another dimension. However, others are searching for her too, including Chasm. 32 pgs. Full color. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 17 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-1DA1FC5-017

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Cover by Bill Hughes. To his tribe, Suom isn't yet a man. But he has seen the Night Reaper, whose hideous reign of fear and death strikes at night and steals away by morning. Only Suom has seen the face of the Reaper and survived, and only he can conquer this beast in part one of "Alien," featuring beautiful art by Paul Mendoza and the story of a horrifying coming of age by John Arcudi. It was a time before the fall of the Republic and the rise of the Empire. Dark Horse Comics is proud to debut "Droids," its latest Star Wars tale, featuring C-3PO and R2-D2, caught in the crossfire between Olag, a ruthless trader, and a deadly battle droid. Part 2 of "Predator: The Hunted City" continues as Max is pursued by warring families, each intent on discovering who or... what... has been killing them off. The only thing they know for sure is that Max knows more than he's telling -- and they'll beat it out of him if they have to. FC. Cover price $2.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 670 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2426234-023

KnightQuest: The Crusade, featuring the adventures of Azrael as the new Batman, continues: Renee Montoya is spotlighted as she finds herself on a deadly collision course with a Batman more ruthless than the one she knew before. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Barry Kitson and Scott Hanna. Cover by Kelley Jones. Cover price $1.50.

Firearm (1993) 5 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Label #19-2AFB550-007

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Sin City A Dame to Kill For (1993) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-3246A82-020

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Story and art by Frank Miller. In Sin City, love means never going to the police. The second issue of the most anticipated series of the year brings Dwight face to face with the woman from his past -- Ava -- and her bodyguard, Manute. Ava has secrets. Secrets about her husband... and his indulgences. Manute is just plain trouble. Join Frank Miller for Sin City: A Dame to Kill For #2, a visit to the real Sin City... where tourists don't go after dark. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Sludge (1993) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2AFFCAF-022

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Cover pencils by Aaron Lopresti, inks by Gary Martin. "Cold Blood," script and pencils by Aaron Lopresti, inks by Gary Martin; A child is found in the bushes covered in his brother's blood; The child claims he had come across a monster in the sewers. A reporter decides to investigate; Sludge has a dream of his wife and wakes to find a shredded parka and decides to investigate; The path leading him straight to the other monster of the sewers leads to a showdown of strength. Sludge illustration by Frank Gomez. Mantra origin, script by Mike W. Barr, pencils by Chris Sprouse, inks by Karl Kesel. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Solution (1994) 0 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case; Debris trapped between case and inner well

Label #19-2AFFCAF-030

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Written by James D. Hudnall. Art and Cover by Darick Robertson and Barbara Kaalberg. The Solution goes to a safe house for training, but three Darkurian commandos find them! 32 pages, full color.

Solution (1994) 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Debris trapped between case and inner well

Label #19-2AFFCAF-036

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"It's a Hard World" - Written by James Hudnall. Art by Alan Jacobsen and Larry Welch. Cover by Tim Divar and Larry Welch. DropKick goes solo with his first case, more deadly than anything faced by The Solution! Can DropKick save a child's life as his former masters, the inscrutable, all powerful Monks of the Trine, shadow his every move? Plus: 2-page The Strangers origin illustrated by Adam Hughes! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Spider-Man 2099 (1992 1st Series) 15 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-364AAAA-043

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Cover pencils by Rick Leonardi, inks by Al Williamson. The Rise of the Hammer, script by Peter David, pencils by Rick Leonardi, inks by Al Williamson; ordan Boone is in trouble with Alchemax. But that doesn't matter to Miguel, who is finally reunited with Dana; They go to visit Alchemax's latest project, Valhalla; And meet Thor and Heimdall. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 308 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-40F2430-059

Cover by John Romita Jr. and Dan Green. Mixed Blessings, script by Scott Lobdell, art by John Romita Jr., Dan Green, and Al Vey; It's Thanksgiving Day and the X-Men celebrate by raking leaves and playing football; Scott and Jean are engaged (Wedding in X-Men #30). NOTE: Blank word balloon on page 21 exists in all copies. 36 pgs., full color. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Wrath (1994) 1A CBCS 9.8 Red Title

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Label #19-2B0472B-052

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Regular Edition (red title logo). Cover price $1.95.

Zorro (1993 Topps) 1B CBCS 9.8 Miller Preview Edition Variant

Paper: White

Preview Edition.

Label #21-22C3810-029

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Preview Edition. 8 pages. Frank Miller cover.