Auctions: comic books in 'Tentacle', graded by CGC

Ghost Rider Blaze Spirits of Vengeance (1992 Marvel) 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3811916008

Written by Howard Mackie. Art by Adam Kubert, Arthur Adams, Joe Kubert, and Tom Mandrake. Choices; John Blaze is anxious to put the supernatural things behind him but Clara tells him that there are still greater threats to come; John decides he still has to leave the Ghost Rider behind and leaves to see Dan Ketch who has just got out of the hospital; Meanwhile, Hag and Troll decide to take Deathwatch's body back home, unfortunately, they eventually cross paths with John and the Ghost Rider; After a fight Hag and Troll escape and John agrees to help Ghost Rider pursue them to help save some humans they have trapped. Continued in Web of Spider-Man #95. 36 pages, full color. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Journey into Mystery (1972 2nd series) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4651653003

Cover by Gil Kane and Tom Palmer. The Shambler from the Stars!, script by Ron Goulart (adaptation) and Robert Bloch (priginal story), art by Jim Starlin and Tom Palmer; A writer becomes obsessed with an ancient forbidden book of magic, and murders its owner to steal it; However, translation of the book releases a loathsome evil from beyond space and time. Revenge From the Rhine, script by Sam Kweskin, art by Sam Kweskin and Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua); A German pilot breaks the armistice to kill one more French flier and attain a high military honor, but the testimony of his own men prevents the honor. He murders those who testified against him, and years later all his victims return to kill him in return. Ad for Supernatural Thrillers #2, art by Jim Steranko. Genius, script by Stan Lee, art by Joe Maneely; An intelligent man grows tired among life on Earth as mere humans are like children to him when he receives a telepathic message from what appears to be a beautiful woman on Saturn imploring him to build a rocket to journey to her. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Ms. Marvel (1977 1st Series) 23 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2115522025

Final issue? See the 1990's title Marvel Super Heroes # 10 & 11 for issues # 24 & 25. George Perez and Joe Rubinstein cover. Chris Claremont script. Mike Vosburg & Bruce Patterson art. "The Woman Who Fell To Earth" Ms. Marvel and Vance Astro of the Guardians of the Galaxy vs. The Faceless One who was last seen in Astonishing Tales #2, (next appearance Avengers #183). Cover price $0.35.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 8 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4581673016

"Soul Sweet Soul!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. In the aftermath of last issue's events, Norrin Radd awakens in a perfect world, but everything is not as it seems. It's the Silver Surfer vs. the Supreme Intelligence in the realm of the imagination, and the fate of the universe hangs in the balance. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Spider-Man The Parker Years (1995) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698016012

"The Parker Years" Script by Evan Skolnick. Pencils by Joe St. Pierre. Inks by Al Milgrom. Wraparound cover by John Romita Jr. and Andrew Wildman. Following the astonishing events of Spectacular Spider-Man 229, Peter and Mary Jane begin packing their belongings to leave New York City. But before they go, the Amazing Spider-Man and his wife take a walk down memory lane. Remembering the highlights and lowlights of the wall-crawler's career since the end of the original clone saga in Amazing Spider-Man 149. Flashback cameos by the Hobgoblin, Venom, Carnage, Kingpin, Dr. Octopus, Punisher, Black Cat, Scarlet Spider, and many other heroes and villains. (Notes: Peter and Mary Jane appear next in the four-issue Spider-Man The Final Adventure (1995) limited series. The back inside cover lists the cross references for all the flashbacks. This issue is printed on glossy paper. There are not any advertisements inside. The Parker Years one-shot was reprinted in 2011 in the trade paperback: Amazing Spider-Man The Complete Ben Reilly Epic #1.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Treehouse of Horror (1995 Bongo) 9D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4485085017

Direct Edition. Story and Art by Boothby, Brereton, Millidge, Dini, & Bone. Bongo Comics presents the tantalizingly tempting Treehouse of Horror! Join our ghastly guest group of comic creators as they contribute to this terrific tome of terror. Dan Brereton (The Nocturnals) joins forces with Ian Boothby (Powerpuff Girls) to paint a tale of a small resolute band of nine, all on a mission to rid Middle Earth of an unspeakable evil. Suddenly, the Simpsons show up and the fellowship is broken. Then, Paul Dini (Jingle Belle) and J. Bone (Allison Dare) spin a scary story of murder, torture, and revenge as Moe exacts a pound of flesh from Homer. Finally, Gary Spencer Millidge (Strangehaven) visits merry olde England for a rippingly uproarious and bloodily delirious take on the most famous serial killer of all time. Treat yourself to a tricklish time in September! FC, 48pg$4.99 Cover price $4.99.