Auctions: comic books published by Fantagraphics

Amazing Heroes (1981) 139 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4365962024

In this issue: Mark Verheiden and Mike Richardson discuss Aliens; Mike Richardson discusses Godzilla; Eric Shanower interview on Oz graphic novels; Celebrating Superman - suggestions for new writers. Plus: Editorial; Newsline; Coming Distractions; First Look - The Trouble with Girls; The New Small Press Watch - Eccentricities & Attitudes; Don Rosa's Information Center; Comics in Review - Godzilla, Liberty Project, Justice Machine, more; Amazing Readers. Aliens cover by Mark A. Nelson. Cover price $2.75.

Comics Journal (1977) 53 VG 4.0

Signed by Harlan Ellison. No certification is included.

Harlan Ellison cover/interview including the Ellison/Michael Fleisher (writer for DC Spectre) lawsuit

148 pages. Harlan Ellison interview; interviews with Kelly Freas, Trina Robbins and Murray Boltinoff. Back cover by Neal Adams Cover price $3.00.

Eightball (1989 1st Printing) 1 FN+ 6.5

Cover art by Daniel Clowes. Like a Velvet Glove Cast in Iron; Clay sees a strange and compelling film titled 'Like A Velvet Glove Cast In Iron' and attempts to discover more about it. The Laffin' Spittin' Man; Lloyd's philandering has unforseen consequences. Young Dan Pussey; Satire about monthly mass-produced super-hero comics. Scripts and art by Daniel Clowes. 36 pgs. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Hate (1990 1st Printing) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4349473010

"My Pad and Welcome to it!" continues the hilarious, highly deranged saga of Neat Stuff's Buddy Bradley, a drinking, smoking, comic book and record collecting slacker who has moved from New Jersey to Seattle and now lives in a filthy little apartment with two friends of questionable repute: a paranoid nerd (George Hamilton) and boorish, self-centered party animal appropriately named "Stinky." The issue also contains "Prisoners of Hate Island," a semi-autobiographical piece that actually stars cartoonist Peter Bagge and Fantagraphics publisher Gary Groth. Written and drawn by Peter Bagge. Cover price $2.00.

I Before E (1991) 1 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4368718018

Cover by Sam Kieth. "Agatha Moore: The First Mist-ery," script by John F. Holland, art by Sam Kieth; Agatha Moore meets the mysterious Mist. Character Sketches by Sam Kieth. "Frog," script and art by Sam Kieth; Two kids find some frogs and bring them home. "From the Vaults" portfolio illustrations by Sam Kieth. "George," script and art by Sam Kieth; Hitchhikers disappear when they meet George. "Killing Time," script by Sam Kieth and John F. Holland, art by Sam Kieth; A man relives his life while awaiting death. "The Great American Murder," script by John F. Holland, art by Sam Kieth; Agatha Moore solves a murder mystery. "Video," script by Paul Alexander, art by Sam Kieth; A mean video store owner gets his just desserts. 52 pgs., full color. $3.95. Cover price $3.95.

Usagi Yojimbo (1987 1st Series Fantagraphics) 1REP FN- 5.5

Second printing. A duel puts Stan Sakais rabbit samurai in an introspective mood, and he recalls his early combat training with the lion-maned Sensei Katsuichi. Parts 1 and 2 of Samurai. Story, art and cover by Sakai, plus Waddlewalk by Dennis Fujitake. Black and white; 32 pages. Other titles featuring Usagi Yojimbo include Albedo, Doomsday Squad #3 and Space Usagi. NOTE: Some issues from #1-10 were reprinted. Reprints are so noted in the reprint edition's indica. Cover price $2.00.