Auctions: comic books June 1999

Batman Beyond (1999 1st Series) 4 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4410363002

Cover art by Darwyn Cooke. Magic Is Everywhere, script by Hilary J. Bader, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Terry Beatty; When one of Terry's classmates accidentally frees the demon Axilano from captivity, Bruce sends Terry to Jason Blood for expert assistance; While Terry fights to separate Preston from Axilano, Etrigan and Blood's assistant Kyle trap the demon in a more modern prison. Based on the cartoon. 36 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

Black Widow (1999 1st Series) 1A CGC 9.6 Jones Natasha

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Minor inner well scuff(s).

Label #4252616001

THE WARNING: The following analysis is for your eyes only and discusses the proposed elimination and replacement of Natasha Romanova, a.k.a. the Black Widow! THE TRANSMISSION: Data retrievement has uncovered the manufacture of an unstable variation of the "Super Soldier Serum" once used to empower Captain America. Satellite photographs locate chemical production facilities somewhere in the desert of Rhapistan. THE PENTAGON ASSESSMENT: Definite involvement of hard-line KGB agents targeting acquisition of Serum. Request immediate reactivation of Natasha Romanova, former Avenger and one-time spy. THE RISK FACTOR: New Black Widow Operative activated with priority one orders: terminate and replace Natasha Romanova. Written by Devin Grayson. Art and wraparound covers by J.G. Jones. Cover price $2.99.

Spawn The Undead (1999) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4036514011

Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Paul Jenkins (P) Dwayne Turner (I) Chance Wolf (C) Todd Broeker Here's what you've been waiting for: an all-new, monthly Spawn series that focuses on the Al Simmons version of the character. Everyone claims to publish books based on reader demand, but this time it's the truth. Todd asked what you wanted and you demanded to see more of Spawn--here's your chance. Unlike the regular Spawn series, this book will focus on Spawn and have self-contained, single-issue stories. You'll see the individuals that encounter Spawn and this series looks at the urban horror that exists in our world. As Spawn begins to become a champion of balance between Heaven and Hell, we'll examine the truly horrible things that people do to themselves and each other. A book this exciting deserves the best talent--written by Paul Jenkins, the blazing hot writer of Inhumans who just wrote the first Spawn Annual, penciled by Dwayne Turner, and inked by Chance Wolf, who just finished an amazing run on Curse of Spawn. FC, 32pg$1.95" Cover price $1.95.