Auctions: comic books published by DC/Vertigo

Hellblazer (1988) 11 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698528017

The Newcastle incident...a moment that forever changed Constantine's life. The full story is revealed at last in the first of this two-part story, continued next issue. Written by Jamie Delano, with art by Richard Piers Rayner and Mark Buckingham. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.25.

Hellblazer (1988) 15 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698528019

Part 2 of the 9-part 'The Fear Machine' cycle. Constantine's sure he's found peace and contentment among new-age 'Indians'...but peace lasts only until the 'Cavalry' arrives. Written by Jamie Delano, with art by Richard Piers Rayner and Mark Buckingham. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.25.

Hellblazer (1988) 18 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698528020

Part 5 of the 9-part 'The Fear Machine' cycle. At last, John Constantine is once more a man with a mission, setting out on a search of his own for Mercury. Written by Jamie Delano, with pencils by Mark Buckingham and inks by Alfredo Alcala. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.25.

Hellblazer (1988) 25 CGC 9.4 JSA Totleben

Paper: White

John Totleben Authenticated Autograph.

Label #4693086015

Painted cover art by David Lloyd. Jenette Kahn discusses attending the British Comicon and upcoming plans for the Batman titles. Early Warning starring Hellblazer, script by Grant Morrison, art by David Lloyd; A scientific experiment gone wrong on a Missle Base awakens horrors during a towns attempt to raise the old gods. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Preacher (1995) 13 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #1215120009

Painted cover by Glenn Fabry. Came A Pale Rider (Hunters Part 1), script by Garth Ennis, art by Steve Dillon; Jesus De Sade, the Lord of the Gomorrah People, plans a party, Jesse and Tulip journey to San Francisco to hook up with Cassidy. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 1 VF+ 8.5

52-page giant. 1st app of Morpheus, the Modern Age Sandman. Sleep of the Just [Master of Dreams Part 1], script by Neil Gaiman, art by Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg; Roderick Burgess, seeking to trap Death, snares her brother Dream instead; After many years of captivity, Morpheus is released and takes his revenge. Wesley Dodds (Golden Age Sandman) cameo appearance. (See also Books of Magic, Vertigo Jam, and Vertigo Preview)Catwoman ad, art by Michael Bair. 52 pgs., full color. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 5 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609513006

The Sandman enters the dreams of Mister Miracle in an effort to recover his stolen ruby...the same ruby Dr. Destiny seeks. Guest-starring the Martian Manhunter. Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Sam Kieth and Malcolm Jones III. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 6 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609513007

Sandman lies helpless, unable to stop Dr. Destiny as he unleashes nightmares and madness upon the world. Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Mike Dringenberg and Malcolm Jones III. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 7 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609513008

Cover by Dave McKean. Sound and Fury [Master of Dreams Part 7], script by Neil Gaiman, art by Mike Dringenberg and Malcolm Jones III; Morpheus finally faces off with Dr. Destiny for the final piece of the Dream Kings objects of power--the Dreamstone!; Warring across the landscape of The Dreaming, the two beings wage psychological war with the fate of the universe hanging in the balance! Batman Year Three ad. Hawkworld ad, art by Timothy Truman. Art of Walt Simonson ad. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Vertigo Preview (1992) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4679401011

Vertigo preview featuring an exclusive Sandman story by Neil Gaiman and Kent Williams. Contains two page previews of Death: The High Cost of Living, Enigma, Sandman Mystery Theater, Mercy, Kid Eternity, Sebastian O, Black Orchid, Sandman, Hellblazer, Doom Patrol, Animal Man, Swamp Thing, and Shade the Changing Man. Cover price $0.75.

Y the Last Man (2002) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4691899020

Suddenly - and without warning - a mysterious plague kills every living creature on the planet with a Y-chromosome. Planes fall from the sky, power plants stop operating, and lines of communication are severed as nearly every last male - half of the global population - simultaneously drops dead. Every male...except for one young man. Cover price $2.95.