Auctions: comic books 1992-1994
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Item #61125888
Action Comics (1938 DC) 689 CGC 9.8
Top CGC census grade for this issue.
Paper: White
Label #4350152009
Starts Jul 6 The 'Reign of the Supermen' continues from Adventures of Superman (1939) #502. The Last Son of Krypton squares off against the Man of Steel for the right to be Superman. Continued in Superman The Man of Steel (1991) #24. All the Superman titles now use a new, upgraded color process that employs an increased color palette. Written by Roger Stern, with art by Jackson Guice and Denis Rodier. Cover by Ed Hannigan, Kerry Gammill and Guice. 36 pages, Full Color, $1.50. Cover price $1.50.
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Item #61127543
Adventures of Superman (1987) 500U CBCS 9.8 Unbagged No Card
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
Paper: White
Collector's Edition.
Label #19-0A4CA3B-002
Starts Jul 6 Jerry Ordway script. This copy is not in original white polybag and does not include trading card. NOTE: Copies where the translucent sticker featuring Pa Kent's arm reaching out towards Superman have been removed will be graded in GD condition. Cover price $2.95.
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Item #61093393
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 358), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 358 CGC 9.0 SS Bagley
Paper: White
Signed by Mark Bagley on 4/13/24.
Label #4429526023
Starts Jun 24 Final $1 cover price. "Out on a Limb" Round Robin: The Sidekick's Revenge Part 6 of 6. Guest-starring Moon Knight, Darkhawk, Night Thrasher, Nova, and the Punisher. Script by Al Milgrom. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Al Milgrom. The Amazing Spider-Man leads the charge in the grand finale of the Sidekick's Revenge storyline! Inside the Secret Empire's hideout, the web-slinger and his five allies fight from cover to cover vs. Midnight, Thunderball, Lynn Church, and the Seekers! Who will be the last man standing? Or perhaps the last cyborg standing? A non-stop battle issue! Last $1.00 issue. (Notes: Midnight and Lynn Church return many years later in Moon Knight (2006 3rd series) 6 & 7. This issue features a wraparound three-part foldout cover depicting all six superheroes in the story.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.
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Item #61140014
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 359), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 359 CGC 9.6
Paper: White
Label #3832265006
Starts Jul 22 First $1.25 cover price. "Toy Death!" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Chris Marrinan. Inks by Keith Williams. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Cardiac is back! And bringing his own brand of justice to the Big Apple! Each day Dr. Elias Wirtham reads the latest corporate exposé in the Daily Bugle...and then goes after that company the following night! But Ben Urich and Peter Parker have caught on to Cardiac's pattern! So the next evening the web-slinger hides away in the manufacturing plant of a corrupt toymaker! Waiting for his very own...Cardiac attack! Cameo appearances by Cletus Kasady, Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson, J. Jonah Jameson, and the Black Cat. First $1.25 issue. (Note: The letters page previews the cover to Amazing Spider-Man 361.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.
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Item #61113620
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 361), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 361A.D CGC 9.6 1st Printing
1st full app. Carnage
Paper: White
Label #4379834008
Starts Jul 6 Direct Edition. First (full) appearance of Carnage in "Savage Genesis!" Part 1 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Blood runs in the streets as a serial killer roams New York City! And as the web-slinger investigates the murders, he notices a very disturbing similarity to another killer's modus operandi! In a burned-out building in Brooklyn, the spectacular one comes face-to-face with his new homicidal foe...Carnage! Can the wall-crawler end Cletus Kasady's rampage in their very first encounter? Cameo appearances by Aunt May and Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameo by Venom. (Note: This three-part story was reprinted in 2011 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man -- The Vengeance of Venom.) 36 pages, full color. $1.25 cover price. NOTE: Most of these were distributed with slight printer tears in the bottom edge of the cover. Cover price $1.25.
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Item #61008532
Tags: Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 361A.N CGC 9.6
1st full app. Carnage
Paper: White
Newsstand Edition
Label #4390676025
Starts Jul 6 Newsstand Edition. First (full) appearance of Carnage in "Savage Genesis!" Part 1 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Blood runs in the streets as a serial killer roams New York City! And as the web-slinger investigates the murders, he notices a very disturbing similarity to another killer's modus operandi! In a burned-out building in Brooklyn, the spectacular one comes face-to-face with his new homicidal foe...Carnage! Can the wall-crawler end Cletus Kasady's rampage in their very first encounter? Cameo appearances by Aunt May and Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameo by Venom. (Note: This three-part story was reprinted in 2011 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man -- The Vengeance of Venom.) 36 pages, full color. $1.25 cover price. NOTE: Most of these were distributed with slight printer tears in the bottom edge of the cover. Cover price $1.25.
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Item #61016795
Tags: Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 361A.N VF 8.0
1st full app. Carnage
Starts Jul 22 Newsstand Edition. First (full) appearance of Carnage in "Savage Genesis!" Part 1 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Blood runs in the streets as a serial killer roams New York City! And as the web-slinger investigates the murders, he notices a very disturbing similarity to another killer's modus operandi! In a burned-out building in Brooklyn, the spectacular one comes face-to-face with his new homicidal foe...Carnage! Can the wall-crawler end Cletus Kasady's rampage in their very first encounter? Cameo appearances by Aunt May and Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameo by Venom. (Note: This three-part story was reprinted in 2011 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man -- The Vengeance of Venom.) 36 pages, full color. $1.25 cover price. NOTE: Most of these were distributed with slight printer tears in the bottom edge of the cover. Cover price $1.25.
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Item #61016801
Tags: Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 361A.N FN/VF 7.0
1st full app. Carnage
Starts Jun 24 Newsstand Edition. First (full) appearance of Carnage in "Savage Genesis!" Part 1 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Blood runs in the streets as a serial killer roams New York City! And as the web-slinger investigates the murders, he notices a very disturbing similarity to another killer's modus operandi! In a burned-out building in Brooklyn, the spectacular one comes face-to-face with his new homicidal foe...Carnage! Can the wall-crawler end Cletus Kasady's rampage in their very first encounter? Cameo appearances by Aunt May and Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameo by Venom. (Note: This three-part story was reprinted in 2011 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man -- The Vengeance of Venom.) 36 pages, full color. $1.25 cover price. NOTE: Most of these were distributed with slight printer tears in the bottom edge of the cover. Cover price $1.25.
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Item #57767081
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 362), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 362A.D CGC 9.8 1st Printing
Paper: White
Label #4076856025
Starts Jul 6 Direct Edition. "Savage Alliance!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring the Human Torch. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. After getting a taste of Carnage's raw power last issue, the wall-crawler knows he needs serious help! To that end the amazing one does the unthinkable! He pays a visit to Venom! Wow, is that a good idea? However as a precaution the web-slinger brings Johnny Storm along for the ride to Venom's deserted island! And following an intense battle, Venom surprisingly agrees to help his good pal Spidey! So in a truly unlikely pairing, the Spectacular Spider-Man and the Lethal Protector join forces to take down Carnage! You have to see it to believe it! Cameo appearance by J. Jonah Jameson. (Note: The issue includes a full-page ad for the Toxic Crusaders (1992) series with art by Sam Kieth.) 32 pages. $1.25 cover price. Cover price $1.25.
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Item #60815592
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 362), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 362A.D CGC 9.8 1st Printing
Paper: White
Label #1488043002
Starts Jun 24 Direct Edition. "Savage Alliance!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring the Human Torch. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. After getting a taste of Carnage's raw power last issue, the wall-crawler knows he needs serious help! To that end the amazing one does the unthinkable! He pays a visit to Venom! Wow, is that a good idea? However as a precaution the web-slinger brings Johnny Storm along for the ride to Venom's deserted island! And following an intense battle, Venom surprisingly agrees to help his good pal Spidey! So in a truly unlikely pairing, the Spectacular Spider-Man and the Lethal Protector join forces to take down Carnage! You have to see it to believe it! Cameo appearance by J. Jonah Jameson. (Note: The issue includes a full-page ad for the Toxic Crusaders (1992) series with art by Sam Kieth.) 32 pages. $1.25 cover price. Cover price $1.25.
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Item #61094748
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 362), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 362A.D CGC 9.6 1st Printing
Paper: White
Label #4423577002
Starts Jun 24 Direct Edition. "Savage Alliance!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring the Human Torch. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. After getting a taste of Carnage's raw power last issue, the wall-crawler knows he needs serious help! To that end the amazing one does the unthinkable! He pays a visit to Venom! Wow, is that a good idea? However as a precaution the web-slinger brings Johnny Storm along for the ride to Venom's deserted island! And following an intense battle, Venom surprisingly agrees to help his good pal Spidey! So in a truly unlikely pairing, the Spectacular Spider-Man and the Lethal Protector join forces to take down Carnage! You have to see it to believe it! Cameo appearance by J. Jonah Jameson. (Note: The issue includes a full-page ad for the Toxic Crusaders (1992) series with art by Sam Kieth.) 32 pages. $1.25 cover price. Cover price $1.25.
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Item #61143319
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 363), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 363D CGC 9.8
Paper: White
Label #4424679007
Starts Jul 6 Direct Edition. "Savage Grace!" Part 3 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Carnage takes J. Jonah Jameson hostage and drags him to a heavy metal concert at Madison Square Garden! The psychotic killer plans to execute JJJ in front of thousands of headbangers! But before Carnage can deliver the deathblow, Spider-Man and Venom strike! The ferocious fight leads into the subway tunnels and then back onto the concert stage! Where thanks to MSG's awesome sound system, the web-slinger tries to knock out both Carnage and Venom! The wall-crawler's ploy better work, because double-crossing Venom could have lethal consequences! A fantastic finish! First appearances of the Richard Parker and Mary Parker life model decoys (LMD's). Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson, Mr. Fantastic, and the Human Torch. (Notes: Venom appears next in the one-shot: Spider-Man Special Edition -- The Trial of Venom (1992). Carnage returns in the first issue of Spider-Man Unlimited (1993 1st series) to kick off the Maximum Carnage saga.) 32 pages. $1.25 cover price. Cover price $1.25.
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Item #52041432
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 365), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 365D CBCS 9.8
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
1st app. Spider-Man 2099
Paper: White
Direct Edition
Label #19-279A9AA-113
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Starts Jul 6 80-page giant 30th Anniversary issue, with the first appearance of Spider-Man 2099! The Lizard returns in "Fathers and Sins." Script by David Michelinie, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Randy Emberlin. J. Jonah Jameson is featured in "How I Created Spider-Man!" Script by David Michelinie, art by Aaron Lopresti. Gwen Stacy takes center stage in "I Remember Gwen." Script by Stan Lee, plot by Tom DeFalco, art by John Romita Sr. (Cameos by the Green Goblin and Doctor Octopus.) The Prowler is also here in "A Friend in Need." Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Andrew Pepoy. There are also two text pieces, "The Saga of Spidey's Parents" by Stan Lee, and "Spider-Man: The First Thirty Years" by Peter Sanderson. Spider-Man 2099 gets a sneak preview, with a script by Peter David, pencils by Rick Leonardi, and inks by Al Williamson. This issue was originally released with a fold-out poster of Spidey versus Venom and Carnage (poster may be missing in lower grades). Cover price $3.95.
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Item #59602562
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 374), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 374 CGC 9.8
Top CGC census grade for this issue.
Paper: White
Label #3798926003
Starts Jul 6 "Murder on Parade" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Several days ago Richard and Mary Parker experienced the upside of having a son who is a superhero. But today they experience the downside...in spades! Venom believes that the Parkers need protection from their web-slinging son! So the Lethal Protector tries to kidnap them! But the amazing one won't let that happen without a fight! And what a fight it is! Venom and the wall-crawler battle from block to block for the same goal: saving the Parkers! Truly a bizarre twist! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Aunt May, Ben Urich, Joy Mercado, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Note: The letters page previews the cover to Amazing Spider-Man 375.) Cover price $1.25.
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Item #61093779
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 374), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 374 CGC 8.5 SS Bagley
Paper: White
Signed by Mark Bagley on 4/13/24.
Label #4429526019
Starts Jul 22 "Murder on Parade" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Several days ago Richard and Mary Parker experienced the upside of having a son who is a superhero. But today they experience the downside...in spades! Venom believes that the Parkers need protection from their web-slinging son! So the Lethal Protector tries to kidnap them! But the amazing one won't let that happen without a fight! And what a fight it is! Venom and the wall-crawler battle from block to block for the same goal: saving the Parkers! Truly a bizarre twist! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Aunt May, Ben Urich, Joy Mercado, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Note: The letters page previews the cover to Amazing Spider-Man 375.) Cover price $1.25.
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Item #60672958
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 375), Print Run StatisticsAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 375D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant
Paper: White
Label #3810044002
Starts Jul 6 Direct Edition. 30th Anniversary issue of Amazing Spiderman #1. "The Bride of Venom" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Gold foil holografix cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Inside an abandoned Brooklyn amusement park, the Lethal Protector holds Richard and Mary Parker captive! The disturbed Venom thinks he's just doing what's best for Peter's parents! But that's not going to work! No way, no how! So the wall-crawler heads to the park knowing a fierce fight awaits! However the web-slinger may have help this time from a very unlikely source...Eddie Brock's ex-wife! Wow, will there be a family reunion atop the Ferris wheel? Or perhaps a funeral beneath it? One way or another, the Amazing Spider-Man and Venom battle for the last time! Cameo appearances by Silver Sable, Battlestar, Mary Jane Watson, and J. Jonah Jameson. Second story: "True Friends!" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Patrick Olliffee. Inks by Mark McKenna. Aware of what the Human Torch did to Empire State University, Spider-Man vows to bring his friend to justice. Cameo appearance by Silver Sable. Plot crosses over with Fantastic Four 373 & 374. Third story: "The Monster Within" Script by Eric Fein. Art by Dan Panosian. JJJ tries to get his son, John Jameson, started in the field of journalism. Fourth story: "Echoes..." Script by Terry Kavanagh. Pencils by Aaron Lopresti. Inks by Don Hudson. The Chameleon visits the grave of Kraven the Hunter. (Notes: Venom appears next in the first issue of his Lethal Protector (1993) series. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 660,958. average paid circulation 544,900.) 64 pages. Cover price $3.95.
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Item #58052477
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 380), Maximum Carnage (part 11)Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 380D CBCS 9.8
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #21-2EDE368-014
Starts Jul 6 Direct Edition. Guest stars galore! "Soldiers of Hope" Maximum Carnage Part 11 of 14. Guest-starring Captain America, Deathlok, Firestar, Iron Fist, and Nightwatch. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Mark Bagley (breakdowns) and Randy Emberlin (finishes). Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 103. The ranks of the good guys are growing! The wall-crawler, star-spangled avenger, living weapon, Demolisher, and Firestar scour the city looking for Carnage's gang of killers! And it doesn't take long to find one of them! Shriek is raising cain all by herself on the Upper East Side! But this could be an opportunity to divide and conquer! Can Spider-Man and Captain America silence Shriek? Meanwhile inside the Statue of Liberty's torch, Nightwatch and Morbius attempt to rescue Venom from Carnage's clutches! However, the nocturnal heroes will have to defeat the Demogoblin, doppelganger, and Carrion first! Story continues in Spider-Man 37. Cameo appearances by the Black Cat and Cloak. 32 pages Cover price $1.25.
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Item #59571673
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 385), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 385 CGC 9.8
Top CGC census grade for this issue.
Paper: White
Label #3798928007
Starts Jul 6 "Rough Justice!" Trial by Jury Part 3 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. In a surprising turn of events, Orwell Taylor grants the web-slinger a stay of execution! But only if Spider-Man agrees to help the Jury steal a high-powered weapon that could kill Venom! Inside a government research center, the wall-crawler plays along with the scheme until he has a chance to turn the tables and dismiss the Jury! Meanwhile, Mary Jane's smoking addiction reaches a critical stage! And Peter tries something desperate to persuade her to stop! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Richard Parker, Mary Parker, and Nick Katzenberg. (Note: The Jury returns in the first issue of Spider-Man The Arachnis Project (1994) Limited Series.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.
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Item #61093764
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 392), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 392 CGC 9.2 SS Bagley
Paper: White
Signed by Mark Bagley on 4/13/24.
Label #4429526022
Starts Jul 29 "The Cocoon!" Shrieking Part 3 of 4. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Crises abound for the mentally and physically exhausted web-slinger! After going down to defeat at the hands of Shriek and Carrion last issue, the beleaguered wall-crawler limps back home to rest! However his much-needed rest is denied upon learning that his dear Aunt May has suffered a stroke! In Forest Hills Peter grieves with Mary Jane, but he cannot stay for long as Shriek is still at large. Finally in Astoria in Carrion's mother's house, the amazing one catches up with Shriek! Can the Spectacular Spider-Man silence Shriek once and for all? (Note: The cover pays homage to John Romita Sr.'s classic cover to Amazing Spider-Man 50.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.
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Item #59533811
Tags: Flip Book (Cover Each Side), Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 394), Spider-Man Clone Saga (part 2)Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 394A CGC 9.6 Foil Flipbook
Paper: White
Collector's Edition
Label #4125957011
Starts Jul 22 48-page Flipbook Edition. "Breakdown!" Power and Responsibility Part 2 of 4. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Larry Mahlstedt. Foil cover (front and back) by Mark Bagley and Larry Mahlstedt. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 117. In stunning fashion the clone of Spider-Man is back! Wow! Where in the world has he been since the classic Amazing Spider-Man 149? Regrettably due to a new crisis at the Ravencroft Institute, the web-slinger doesn't have time to ponder that question! A mysterious doctor named Judas Traveller has taken over the facility! And he threatens to release the inmates if the wall-crawler does not respond to his summons! Caught between a rock and a hard place, the Spectacular Spider-Man sneaks into Ravencroft! Where a terrible ordeal awaits! Story continues in Spider-Man 51. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Anna Watson, Aunt May, Scrier, Mr. Nacht, Chakra, Dr. Kafka, John Jameson, Vermin, Carnage, Shriek, and the Chameleon. Flip story: "No Escape!" The Double Part 2 of 4. Origin of the Spider-Clone. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Liam Sharp. Inks by Robin Riggs. Ben Reilly (aka the Spider-Clone) tries to escape from the Jackal. But the cruel villain uses the Gwen Stacy clone to foil his attempt. (Note: This issue includes three pin-ups: the Scarlet Spider by Steven Butler; Spider-Man and Puma by Mark Bagley and Larry Mahlstedt; and Carnage by Shawn McManus). Cover price $2.95.
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Item #61011710
American Tail Fievel Goes West (1992) 1 CGC 9.8
One of only 2 copies at the top CGC census grade for this issue.
Paper: White
Label #4413401013
Starts Jul 6 The beginning of the 3-part adaptation of the Steven Spielberg animated film. Fievel Mousekewitz and his family embark on their hazardous journey way out West. Written by D.G. Chichester, with art by George Wildman. Cover price $1.00.
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Item #60360463
Angela (1994) 1 CGC 9.8
Top CGC census grade for this issue.
Paper: White
Label #0262967011
Starts Jul 6 Cover art by Greg Capullo. Untitled Angela story, script by Neil Gaiman, art by Greg Capullo; Angela is charged with Treason for failing to kill Spawn. Angela pinup, art by Sean Parsons and Brad Gorby. 36 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.
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Item #60722169
Tags: Anthology / CollectionPublished Oct 1993 by DreamHaven.Angels and Visitations HC (1993 A Miscellany by Neil Gaiman) 1LTD-1ST VF+ 8.5
Starts Jul 6 1st printing. Limited Edition - Signed by Neil Gaiman, Steve Bissete, Randy Broecker, David McKean, P. Craig Russell, Jill Karla Schwarz, Bill Sienkiewicz, Charles Vess, and Michael Zulli - Limited to 400 Copies. Limited Edition comes in leather slipcase. A Miscellany by Neil Gaiman. This collection of Neil Gaiman's short fiction features an odd assortment of enigmatic and wonderful tales - including Troll Bridge, Chivalry, and Cold Colours - to amuse and delight, illustrated by Charles Vess, P. Craig Russell, Jill Carla Schwarz, Michael Zulli, and Randy Broecker. Hardcover, 168 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $20.00.
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Item #61054394
Back to the Future (1992 Harvey) Forward to the Future 1 FN+ 6.5
Starts Jun 24 Cover art by Nelson Dewey. Forward to the Future, script by Dwayne McDuffie, pencils by Nelson Dewey; Verne has finally shown some interest in studying . . . about robots. So Doc Brown takes the family (and Marty) to 2585 -- the Robot Age. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.
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Item #61109604
Tags: BatmanBatman (1940) 475 CGC 9.6
1st. Renee Montoya
Paper: White
Label #4421066001
Starts Jul 29 "Mustache Pete is Dead!" Pt. 1. Story by Alan Grant. Art by Norm Breyfogle. Fresh out of jail, the Ventriloquist and Scarface hit the streets looking to renew their scandalous ways. However, a new gang of toughs have moved into their old territory and are not looking to share the wealth. Scarface is beaten, broken and left for dead. Feeling free for the first time in a long time, the Ventriloquist soon learns that some devils refuse to go quietly into the night. Story continues in Detective Comics 642. Also, Vickie Vale gets a new partner who turns out to be much more then he appears. And, we are introduced to Officer Rene Montoya, a character that will become very prominent in the Batman Animated Series and later Gotham Central. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.
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Item #56670830
Batman (1940) 497D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant 1st Printing
Paper: White
Label #3926011002
Starts Jul 6 This is the direct edition with the overlay cover. Bane breaks Batman's back in Batman KnightFall Part 11. Home turf does not prove an advantage when Bane breaks Batman's back in the Batcave in "The Broken Bat." KnightFall continues in Detective Comics (1937- ) #664. Written by Doug Moench. Pencils by Jim Aparo. Inks by Dick Giordano. Cover by Kelley Jones. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.
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Item #61148163
Batman (1940) 500D CGC 9.8 Die-Cut Variant
Top CGC census grade for this issue.
Paper: White
Collector's Edition.
Label #4427955002
Starts Jul 6 THIS COMIC IS NOT POLYBAGGED. KnightFall Part 19. The concluding chapter of KnightFall finds Batman (Jean-Paul Valley) determined to break Bane the way the villain broke his predecessor in "Dark Angel." Nightwing cameo. Written by Doug Moench. Art for Chapter 1 ("The Fall") by Jim Aparo & Terry Austin. Art for Chapter 2 ("The Descent") by Mike Manley. Comes with 2 postcards: 'Classic Batman' by Jim Aparo and 'The New Batman' by Mike Manley. Wraparound die-cut cover by Joe Quesada & Kevin Nowlan. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $3.95.
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Item #61140542
Batman (1940) 500D CGC 9.4 Die-Cut Variant
Paper: White
Collector's Edition
Label #4411922002
Starts Jun 24 THIS COMIC IS NOT POLYBAGGED. KnightFall Part 19. The concluding chapter of KnightFall finds Batman (Jean-Paul Valley) determined to break Bane the way the villain broke his predecessor in "Dark Angel." Nightwing cameo. Written by Doug Moench. Art for Chapter 1 ("The Fall") by Jim Aparo & Terry Austin. Art for Chapter 2 ("The Descent") by Mike Manley. Comes with 2 postcards: 'Classic Batman' by Jim Aparo and 'The New Batman' by Mike Manley. Wraparound die-cut cover by Joe Quesada & Kevin Nowlan. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $3.95.
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Item #61046419
Tags: BatmanBatman Adventures (1992 1st Series) 12D CBCS 9.4
1st app. Harley Quinn
Paper: White
Direct Edition
Label #24-0DCD0E5-006
Starts Jul 6 Direct Edition. 1st appearance of Harley Quinn in a comic book. "Batgirl: Day One." Barbara Gordon attends a costume party dressed as Batgirl. Unfortunately, Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn also decide to show up. Based on Batman The Animated Series. Script by Kelley Puckett, pencils by Mike Parobeck, inks by Rick Burchett. Cover by Parobeck. Cover price $1.25.
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Item #61008225
Batman Mask of the Phantasm (1993) 1A CGC 9.8 Timm
Top CGC census grade for this issue.
Paper: White
Prestige Format
Label #4411882002
Starts Jul 6 Deluxe Edition, $4.95 cover, Deluxe style. Written by Kelley Puckett. Art by Mike Parobeck and Rick Burchett. Cover by Bruce Timm. Has Bruce Wayne finally found love? Meanwhile, a new vigilante in Gotham has Batman running in circles as he takes out members of a crime family, and when the Joker gets things get cranked up to eleven! The official comics adaptation of the Warner Bros. animated movie. 6.75-in. x 10.25-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $4.95.
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Item #61094753
Beavis and Butt-Head (1994) 1 CGC 9.6
Paper: White
Label #4423577005
Starts Jun 24 Cover art by Rick Parker. Dental Hygiene Dilemma - Fart One, script by Mike Lackey, art by Rick Parker; Beavis and Butt-Head visit a yam-stuffed Maxi-Mart where they have an altercation with the clerk. The Punisher Parody one-pager. An advertisement for the Swedish band "Entombed" and the new limited-edition version of their "Wolverine Blues" CD. Dental Hygiene Dilemma - Part Two. Silver ink cover, first printing. Devil Dinosaur parody. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.
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Item #60634798
Tags: ArchiePublished Jul 1993 by Archie Publications.Betty and Veronica (1987 1st Series Archie) 65 FN 6.0
Starts Jul 22 Written by Mike Pellowski Frank Doyle. Art by Dan DeCarlo, Alison Flood, Cover by Dan DeCarlo and Alison Flood. Archie has a free evening from his job working at the county fair, and both Betty and Veronica are determined to occupy every moment of that free evening. Veronica gets a crisis of confidence when one handsome man walks past her without noticing her. Watching his daughter and Betty engages in a vigorous badminton game gets Mr. Lodge pining for his youth. Betty and Veronica are surprised by Reggie's sudden virtuosity on the violin. Editor Gorelick encourages readers to pressure their local newspaper to carry the Archie syndicated comic strip; two samples of the strip illustrate the article. Recycling Plastic Containers public service announcement with the Archie gang, art by Bill Golliher. 36 pages, full color. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.
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Item #60932475
Bloodshot (1993 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8
Paper: White
Label #1289683010
Starts Jul 6 Chrome cover. Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith. Blood of the Machine, script by Kevin VanHook, pencils by Don Perlin, inks by Bob Wiacek; A man with no name on the run from the mafia and the sinister Japanese conglomerate, Iwatsu Industries, Bloodshot will stop at nothing to learn the secret of his nanite-fueled second life. Geoff the Geomancer app. Bloodshot pull-out poster by Barry Windsor-Smith. 36 pgs., full color. $3.50. Cover price $3.50.
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Item #60889990
Bloodshot (1993 1st Series) 5 CGC 9.8
Top CGC census grade for this issue.
Paper: White
Label #1289662022
Starts Jul 6 Bloodshot's war with the mob forces him into an impossible situation. In the year 4002, Rai faces a similar dilemma and only 'The Blood of Heroes' can save him from certain doom. "Blood On the Sands of Time" is written by Kevin VanHook, with art by Don Perlin and John Dixon. Characters: Benito Carboni; Bloodshot; Eternal Warriors (of 1993 and of 4002); Gino Canelli; Malev Emperor; Maria; Rai [Takao Konishi]; Rentaro Nakadai; Tony Barucci. Cover by Don Perlin and Kevin Nowlan. Cover price $2.25.
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Item #61060561
Published Mar 1994 by Venus Comics.Bondage Fairies (1994 Venus Comics) 1 FN
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Item #60933118
Tags: Gold Foil Edition, Marvel Legacy Numbering: Cable (part 1)Cable (1993 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8
Paper: White
Label #1289684017
Starts Jul 6 Gold foil cover. Cover art by Art Thibert. Rocks and Waves, script by Fabian Nicieza, pencils by Art Thibert, inks by Art Thibert, Trevor Scott, Dan Panosian, Danny Miki, and Al Milgrom; Kane is stranded in Cable's future and learns all he can about the mysterious Askani leader; Cable returns and informs the Clan Chosen that they must destroy a time displacement machine located in Niagra Falls; Kane has hopes that the machine can send him home before it is destroyed. 52 pgs. $3.50. Cover price $3.50.
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Item #61148856
Tags: 3-D ComicPublished Jul 1992 by Kitchen Sink.Cadillacs and Dinosaurs 3-D (1992) 1 FN+ 6.5
Signed by creator Mark Schultz (inside front cover, personalized). No certification is included.
Starts Jul 22 1st printing. Story, Art and Cover by Mark Schultz. Classic tales of adventure in a future era of cool cars and rampaging dinosaurs, presented in 3-D. Includes The Growing Pool and Green Air from Xenozoic Tales. 32 pages, B&W with Duotone Green and Orange for 3-D effects. Cover price $3.95.
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Item #58760181
Tags: Embossed CoverCatwoman (1993 2nd Series) 1 CGC 9.8
Paper: White
Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back
Label #4028591007
Starts Jul 6 Bane's in charge and Catwoman's stealing on his behalf in "Life Lines Chapter 1: Rough Diamonds!" Part 1 of 4, continued next issue. Script by Jo Duffy, pencils by Jim Balent, inks by Dick Giordano. Balent embossed cover. Cover price $1.95.
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Item #61133535
Tags: Chaos EffectChaos Effect Omega (1994) 1B CGC 9.4 Gold title Variant
Paper: White
Gold Edition. Major front/back crack(s), over 1". Minor side/edge crack(s), less than 1".
Label #0142136011
Starts Jul 22 Gold Edition (Chaos in gold letters, not red). Magnus arrives from the future with the disk meant to restore Solar long enough to end the chaos destroying the Earth in "From Chaos Comes...Order." Continued from Chaos Effect Alpha (1994) #1. Continues in Chaos Effect Epilogue (1994) #1. Script by Bob Layton. Art by Bernard Chang & Jerry Ordway. Appearances by Geomancer, Archer, Armstrong, Shadowman, Doctor Mirage and more. 5-page epilogue by Bob Hall, Don Perlin & Gonzalo Mayo. Cover by Dan Jurgens & Jerry Ordway. Cover price $2.25.
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Item #60970689
Published 1992 by Kitchen Sink.Curse of the Molemen (1992) 1 FN+ 6.5
Staple rust.
Starts Jun 24 Story, Art and Cover by Charles Burns. Big Baby, the childlike hero with the baby face, investigates the invasion of his idyllic neighborhood by nightmarish creatures as only Charles Burns can draw them. Originally a Raw One-Shot in black and white, colored for this edition by Michael Newhall. 32 pages, Full Color. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.
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Item #61151896
Tags: Hero/Villain TeamsCyberforce (1992 1st Series) Ashcans 4 CGC 8.5
Paper: White
Label #4419482013
Starts Jul 22 Deluxe Ashcan Edition. 28 page B & W preview. Marc Silvestri.
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Item #60873981
Tags: Hero/Villain TeamsCyberforce (1993 2nd Series) 2 CGC 9.8
Top CGC census grade for this issue.
Paper: White
Newsstand Edition.
Label #4402527011
Starts Jul 6 Regular Edition cover. Killer Instinct Part 2. Marc Silvestri art. Cover price $1.95.
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Item #60868638
Darker Image (1993) 1AU CGC 8.5
Paper: White
Label #4375738009
Starts Jun 24 Unbagged edition without any cards. Red title. Cover price $2.50.
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Item #52263160
Tags: Rise of the Midnight Sons (part 4)Darkhold (1992 Marvel) 1U CBCS 9.6
Paper: White
Poly-Bag and Poster also included. Direct Edition.
Label #19-27C178C-012
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Starts Jul 22 NOT-Polybagged. Cover pencils by Richard Case, inks by Mark McKenna. Rise of the Midnight Sons Part 4: Black Letter, script by Christian Cooper, pencils by Richard Case, inks by Mark McKenna; Vicki Montesi discovers an ancient order of evil. Continued from Morbius #1; Continued in Nightstalkers #1. 1 part of a six-part poster by Andy Kubert. 52 pgs. Cover price $2.75.
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Item #60672938
Deadpool The Circle Chase (1993) 1D CGC 9.6
Paper: White
Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)
Label #3993676013
Starts Jun 24 Direct Edition. The Circle Chase Round 1: Ducks in a Row - Written by Fabian Nicieza. Art and Cover by Joe Madureira and Mark Farmer. Sporting an outrageous cover -- an embossed figure of Deadpool is positioned leaning against a full cover sized embossed logo. This series pits Deadpool against Juggernaut, Black Tom Cassidy, Nyko and a wicked new villain, Slayback! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.
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Item #60879475
Deathlok (1991 1st Series) 10 CGC 9.8
Top CGC census grade for this issue.
Paper: White
Label #4014323003
Starts Jun 24 Cover art by Denys Cowan. Wake Up! It's Time To Die!, script by Gregory Wright, pencils by Denys Cowan, inks by Mike Manley; While the damaged cyborg Deathlok body battles the Ghost Rider, Michael Collins manages to free his soul from Nightmare's realm; Collins re-merges his mind into the Deathlok body ending his fight with the Ghost Rider. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.
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Item #60780006
Deathlok (1991 1st Series) 20 CBCS 9.8
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #20-33163EA-005
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Starts Jul 6 Cover pencils by Walter McDaniel, inks by Brad Vancata. The Killing Stroke, script by Gregory Wright, pencils by Tom Raney and Joe Brozowski (as J.J. Birch), inks by Mark McKenna, Joe Brozowski (as J.J. Birch), and Tom Raney; Deathlok, Siege and Coldblood continue their battle against Cybertek and their Cyberwarriors; Harlan Ryker activates a bomb that will kill them and Deathlok's human body. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.
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Item #59737926
Tags: BatmanDetective Comics (1937 1st Series) 648 VF 8.0
Starts Jun 24 Part 2 of the 3-part 'Return of the Cluemaster': Batman and Robin must figure out who is leaving clues and what they point to. The Cluemaster wants to know the same thing...and doesn't care who he has to kill in order to find out. Continued from the previous issue. Concludes next issue. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Tom Lyle and Scott Hanna. Cover by Matt Wagner. 1st full appearance of the Spoiler. Cover price $1.25.
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Item #60808011
Evil Ernie (1991 Eternity) 3 VG/FN 5.0
Starts Jun 24 Created and written by Brian Pulido. art by Steven Hughes. Eric Mache cover. Cover price $2.50.
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Item #60808012
Evil Ernie (1991 Eternity) 4 VG/FN 5.0
Starts Jul 22 Created and written by Brian Pulido. art by Steven Hughes. Cover price $2.50.