Auctions: comic books 1987-1989
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Item #60649822
Akira (1988) 1 CGC 9.8
Paper: White
Label #4379386001
Starts Jul 6 1st printing. Here it is – the first English translation of Katsuhiro Otomo's influential manga series, paving the way for the manga and anime craze to blossom in the English-speaking world. Decades after a mysterious explosion destroys Tokyo, teen bikers Tetsuo and Kaneda encounter a child with the face of an old man; his strange powers hold the key to the mystery. Story, art and cover by Otomo. Color by Steve Oliff, who pioneered the use of computer coloring with this series. Also includes an introductory article by Archie Goodwin. Mature readers. Cover price $3.50.
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Item #61066845
Akira (1988) 1 CBCS 9.4
Paper: White
Label #24-008646B-001
Starts Jun 10 1st printing. Here it is – the first English translation of Katsuhiro Otomo's influential manga series, paving the way for the manga and anime craze to blossom in the English-speaking world. Decades after a mysterious explosion destroys Tokyo, teen bikers Tetsuo and Kaneda encounter a child with the face of an old man; his strange powers hold the key to the mystery. Story, art and cover by Otomo. Color by Steve Oliff, who pioneered the use of computer coloring with this series. Also includes an introductory article by Archie Goodwin. Mature readers. Cover price $3.50.
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Item #60995607
Tags: Evolutionary War (part Tie-In (Humor)), High EvolutionaryALF (1988) Annual 1 CGC 9.8
One of only 5 copies at the top CGC census grade for this issue.
Paper: White
Label #4412156003
Starts Jul 6 Humorous Evolutionary War Tie-In
Comic book version of the TV sitcom and cartoon that aired on NBC from 1986 to 1990 featuring an Alien Life Form (ALF) living with a family. ALF's old girl friend from Melmac crash lands on Earth and takes up residence with the Tanners and ALF in "The Return of Rhonda." Then the Tanners visit Yosemite National Park and ALF has promised to behave himself. But how long do you think that will last in "Back to Human Nature." In "Safe At Home," Willie gets tickets to a skybox at a baseball game and that means ALF can go along to the game. Then in "You Give Me Fever," ALF gets an illness brought on by media simulation and starts acting like the people and characters he saw on screen. And in "A Campy Approach," when Brian goes away to summer camp, ALF gets worried about the youngster and tries to help Brian. Issue also has "You Say You Want An Evolution." Scripts by Michael Gallagher and art by Dave Manak & Marie Severin. Cover price $1.75.
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Item #60262570
Published May 1988 by Dark Horse.Aliens (1988 Dark Horse) 1 CGC 9.0
Paper: White
Label #4350856002
Starts Jul 6 1st printing - Written by Mark Verheiden. Art and cover by Mark A. Nelson. In deep space, a salvage crew is attacked by seemingly unstoppable monsters. The marines are called in, but they need someone with experience. Soon Hicks (the horribly scarred survivor from Aliens) and Newt (now almost eighteen) find themselves on a mission to locate and destroy the Aliens' homeworld! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.
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Item #58378792
Published Mar 1989 by Dark Horse.Aliens (1988 Dark Horse) 4 CBCS 9.4
Paper: White
Label #21-44C56E4-010
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Starts Jun 10 1st printing - Written by Mark Verheiden. Art and cover by Mark A. Nelson. All hell breaks loose as Hicks, Newt and the Marines arrive on the Aliens' homeworld! While back on Earth, a misguided religious fanatic frees the Alien Queen captured by the Bionational Corp.! Even if Hicks and Newt survive their mission, will there be an Earth to come home to? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.
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Item #60187239
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 293), Spider-Man Kraven's Last Hunt (part 2)Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 293D CGC 9.8
Paper: White
Label #4349021013
Starts Jul 6 Direct Edition. Kraven's Last Hunt: Part 2 of 6 -- "Crawling" Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Mike Zeck. Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Mike Zeck and Bob McLeod. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 31. In a shocking development, Kraven the Hunter has buried the Amazing Spider-Man six feet under! And now the deranged hunter is wearing his own spider costume and fighting crime on the streets of New York City! Unbelievable! What in the world is going on?! That's what Mary Jane would like to know as she desperately searches for her newlywed husband! And to make matters worse, there's something horrific coming up from the sewers: Vermin! Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man 131. (Note: Vermin previously appeared in Marvel Team-Up 128.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #60113354
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 300), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 300D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant
1st full app. Venom
Paper: White
Label #4350117003
Starts Jul 6 Direct Edition. Giant-sized 25th anniversary issue. First full appearance of Venom in "Venom!", script by David Michelinie, art by Todd McFarlane; Spidey's old alien costume has merged with reporter Eddie Brock who thinks his career was ruined by Spider-Man and the symbiote of the two, Venom, takes on the web slinger; At MJ's request, Spidey returns to the blue and red costume as she now finds his black duds way too creepy; This is the last issue in which Spider-Man appears in his black costume; Thing (of the Fantastic Four) cameo.. Stan's Soapbox Special in place of letters page: Full page editorial by Stan on the occasion of Spider-Man's 300th issue. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.
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Item #59637484
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 300), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 300D CGC 9.6 Direct Variant
1st full app. Venom
Paper: White
Label #4009539002
Starts Jul 6 Direct Edition. Giant-sized 25th anniversary issue. First full appearance of Venom in "Venom!", script by David Michelinie, art by Todd McFarlane; Spidey's old alien costume has merged with reporter Eddie Brock who thinks his career was ruined by Spider-Man and the symbiote of the two, Venom, takes on the web slinger; At MJ's request, Spidey returns to the blue and red costume as she now finds his black duds way too creepy; This is the last issue in which Spider-Man appears in his black costume; Thing (of the Fantastic Four) cameo.. Stan's Soapbox Special in place of letters page: Full page editorial by Stan on the occasion of Spider-Man's 300th issue. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.
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Item #60147660
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 300), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 300D CBCS 9.4 Direct Variant
1st full app. Venom
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #19-3BB47DB-002
Starts Jun 10 Direct Edition. Giant-sized 25th anniversary issue. First full appearance of Venom in "Venom!", script by David Michelinie, art by Todd McFarlane; Spidey's old alien costume has merged with reporter Eddie Brock who thinks his career was ruined by Spider-Man and the symbiote of the two, Venom, takes on the web slinger; At MJ's request, Spidey returns to the blue and red costume as she now finds his black duds way too creepy; This is the last issue in which Spider-Man appears in his black costume; Thing (of the Fantastic Four) cameo.. Stan's Soapbox Special in place of letters page: Full page editorial by Stan on the occasion of Spider-Man's 300th issue. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.
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Item #57489769
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 316), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 316D CBCS 9.8
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #22-2AA367E-001
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Starts Jun 10 Direct Edition. "Dead Meat" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Venom is back in New York City! And the deranged Eddie Brock is looking to kill Peter Parker or Spider-Man with extreme prejudice! However first the psychotic symbiote has to find where the Parkers are living! At the web-slinger's former Bedford Towers residence, Venom runs into and then runs roughshod over the Black Cat! But Felicia doesn't know where the wall-crawler is either! Later on Peter learns that his worst nightmare has returned and his family is in grave danger. Spider-Man can't wait for Venom to make the first move. The web-slinger must attack! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Glory Grant, and Eduardo Lobo. (Note: This two-part story was reprinted in 1990 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man vs. Venom.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.
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Item #61064019
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 318), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 318 CGC 9.6
Paper: White
Label #4420435007
Starts Jun 24 "Sting Your Partner!" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. With new armament from Justin Hammer, the sinister Scorpion is back in business! But before Mac Gargan can resume his personal agenda, he has to do a job for Mr. Hammer! Fortunately it's a fairly simple one: kidnap an army general from the Brooklyn National Guard Armory and hand him over to Hammer Industries! However both Lance Bannon and the wondrous wall-crawler are also at the armory taking pictures for the Daily Bugle! When the Scorpion hears the name of the hated J. Jonah Jameson, he decides to go off-script! And he will regret that decision...post-haste! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, and the Chameleon. (Note: The Scorpion previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man Annual 18.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.
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Item #61064021
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 318), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 318 CGC 9.6
Paper: White
Label #4420435008
Starts Aug 5 "Sting Your Partner!" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. With new armament from Justin Hammer, the sinister Scorpion is back in business! But before Mac Gargan can resume his personal agenda, he has to do a job for Mr. Hammer! Fortunately it's a fairly simple one: kidnap an army general from the Brooklyn National Guard Armory and hand him over to Hammer Industries! However both Lance Bannon and the wondrous wall-crawler are also at the armory taking pictures for the Daily Bugle! When the Scorpion hears the name of the hated J. Jonah Jameson, he decides to go off-script! And he will regret that decision...post-haste! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, and the Chameleon. (Note: The Scorpion previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man Annual 18.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.
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Item #59923859
Tags: Spider-Man The Wedding Saga (part 7), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 21A FN+ 6.5 Direct
Ends Jun 10 6:17 PM CST Bid History 5 bids Current Bid $7 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. The marriage of Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson in "The Wedding." Plot by Jim Shooter. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Paul Ryan. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by John Romita Sr. Direct Edition. At long last wedding bells ring for Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson! What an exciting day! The blushing bride will need something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue! While the Amazing Spider-Man will need to take care of two things before the big day! First, the easy task...short circuit Electro's latest scheme! And second, the tough one...put the memory and heartache of Gwen Stacy in the past forever. Will another trip to the Brooklyn Bridge bring peace to the wondrous wall-crawler? Or will the ghosts of days gone by derail a bright future with Mary Jane? Carpe diem, web-slinger! Appearances by Flash Thompson, Harry Osborn, Liz Osborn, Betty Leeds, Aunt May, Anna Watson, Joe Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson, and Willi Smith. Flashback cameos by the Green Goblin, Gwen Stacy, and Uncle Ben. (Notes: Peter and Mary Jane go on their honeymoon in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 7. The Direct Edition cover features Peter Parker's friends and family. The Newsstand Edition depicts Spider-Man's friends and foes. Amazing Spider-Man Annual 21 was one of the first issues Marvel published with two different covers. This story was reprinted in the 1991 trade paperback: the Amazing Spider-Man - The Wedding.) 48 pages. Cover price $1.25.
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Item #55875587
Published Dec 1988 by Continuity.Armor (1985 1st Series) 5 CBCS 9.4
Paper: White
Slab: Debris trapped between case and inner well
Label #19-2AC2DFF-005
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Starts Jun 10 The Amazing Origin Of Armor, Part 5. Story by Neal Adams. Art by Bart Sears, Rudy Nebres and Neal Adams. Cover by Neal Adams and Rudy Nebres. Sci-fi superheroics from Neal Adams' Continuity Comics. Armor and Silver Streak lead the human slaves in revolt against the alien slaver Rage, and his own forces turn against him. Cover features a fine example of Continuity's famously overwrought cover dialogue. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.00.
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Item #57953732
Tags: Batman Year 1 (part 2)Batman (1940) 405 CBCS 9.8
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #21-40C731D-098
Starts Jun 10 Batman Year One, Chapter Two: "War Is Declared". Part 2 of 4, continued from the previous issue. Story continues next issue. Bruce Wayne dons the cape and cowl for the first time to take the fight to the criminal element, while James Gordon stirs up trouble within his own department. Script by Frank Miller, art by David Mazzucchelli. Harvent Dent appears as Assistant District Attorney. Mazzucchelli cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #52441168
Tags: BatmanBatman (1940) 410REP CBCS 9.4
Paper: White
Third Printing.
Label #19-2A91623-023
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Starts Jun 10 2nd or later printing. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #59495920
Tags: BatmanBatman (1940) 411 CBCS 9.8
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #18-1174754-026
Starts Jun 10 Jason Todd origin, part 2 of 2. In "Second Chance", Jason Todd's connection to Two-Face causes Todd to lose control. Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Script by Max Allan Collins, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Don Heck. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #52441170
Tags: BatmanBatman (1940) 411REP CBCS 9.8
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
Paper: White
Second Printing.
Label #19-2A91623-024
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Starts Jun 10 2nd or later printing. In "Second Chance", Jason Todd's connection to Two-Face causes Todd to lose control. Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Script by Max Allan Collins, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Don Heck. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #61046399
Tags: BatmanBatman (1940) 423D CBCS 9.0 1st Printing
Paper: White
Direct Edition
Label #24-0DCD0E5-003
Starts Jul 6 Direct Edition. Three cops relate three tales of the Dark Knight, revealing different facets of Batman's character, in "You Shoulda Seen Him..." Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Todd McFarlane cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #61045662
Tags: BatmanBatman (1940) 423N CBCS 8.0
Paper: Off white to white
Newsstand Edition
Label #23-2B8FC7E-002
Starts Jun 10 Newsstand Edition. Three cops relate three tales of the Dark Knight, revealing different facets of Batman's character, in "You Shoulda Seen Him..." Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Todd McFarlane cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #60742987
Tags: BatmanBatman (1940) 423REP CGC 9.4 Reprint
Paper: White
Second Printing.
Label #4366232011
Starts Jul 6 Second or later printing with TurboGrafx ad on back cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #61017584
Tags: BatmanBatman (1940) 423REP VG/FN 5.0 Reprint
Ends Jun 10 6:32 PM CST Bid History 6 bids Current Bid $23 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. Second or later printing with TurboGrafx ad on back cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #60670975
Batman (1940) 426 FN+ 6.5
Ends Jun 10 6:32 PM CST Bid History 6 bids Current Bid $10 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. 1st printing. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 1 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Jason discovers that his "real" mother was really his step-mother, and his birth mother is still alive; Joker escapes from Arkham and Batman chases him to the Middle East where he runs across Jason looking for one of the women he thinks is his mom. Infamous story where readers called an 800 number, and 'voted' to have Robin killed! Story continues in Batman #427. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.
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Item #60670976
Batman (1940) 427D FN+ 6.5
Ends Jun 10 6:33 PM CST Bid History 5 bids Current Bid $10 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. First printing. Direct Edition. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 2 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Jason meets his real mother, Sheila Haywood, but she turns out to be working for the Joker and allows her son to fall into his deadly hands inside of a warehouse; Joker beats Robin with a crowbar and leaves him for dead as a badly beaten Robin attempts to save his mom and himself from the dynamite left behind by the Joker as he leaves them both to a horrible fate; Batman watches in horror as the warehouse containing Jason and Sheila blows up, too late to stop the Joker. Infamous Phone Poll on death or life for Robin (Jason Todd). The Direct Sales copies of this comic, released first, contained a 1-800 phone number to either vote "for" or "against" the death of Jason Todd on the inside back cover. The newsstand copies, released 3 weeks later did not contain the 1-800 number. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.
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Item #61064435
Batman (1940) 428 CGC 9.0
Death of Robin
Paper: White
Newsstand Edition.
Label #4421040003
Starts Jul 22 1st printing. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 3 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Death of Sheila Haywood; Burial of Sheila Haywood and Jason Todd; The Joker becomes the Iranian Ambassador to the U.N. Results of Phone Poll as to whether Robin dies this issue or not. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #60670977
Batman (1940) 428 FN/VF 7.0
Death of Robin
Starts Jun 24 1st printing. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 3 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Death of Sheila Haywood; Burial of Sheila Haywood and Jason Todd; The Joker becomes the Iranian Ambassador to the U.N. Results of Phone Poll as to whether Robin dies this issue or not. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #60970711
Batman (1940) 428 FN+ 6.5
Death of Robin
Ends Jun 10 6:33 PM CST Bid History 5 bids Current Bid $15 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. 1st printing. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 3 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Death of Sheila Haywood; Burial of Sheila Haywood and Jason Todd; The Joker becomes the Iranian Ambassador to the U.N. Results of Phone Poll as to whether Robin dies this issue or not. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #59923860
Batman (1940) 429D VF 8.0
Ends Jun 10 6:33 PM CST Bid History 6 bids Current Bid $8 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. First printing. Direct Edition. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 4 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Batman and Superman talk to CIA agent Ralph Bundy about the Joker's diplomatic status; The agent tries to get Batman to leave the Joker alone; Batman goes to the Joker's hotel room; The Joker confirms that he killed Jason; The Joker pulls a gun, but Batman is already gone; At the UN the Joker tries to poison the audience; Fortunately, Superman sucks up all the poison and flies out of the room to release it; The Joker activates bombs; Batman pursues him. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #60588180
Tags: A Lonely Place of Dying (part 5)Batman (1940) 442D CBCS 9.8
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
1st app. Tim Drake as Robin
Paper: White
Direct Edition
Label #21-2764490-010
Starts Jun 10 Direct Edition. Cover by George Perez. "A Lonely Place of Dying Chapter Five: Rebirth," script by George Perez (Co-Plot) and Marv Wolfman, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; With Batman and Nightwing trapped by Two-Face, there's only one person left to save the day; Prepare for the debut of the newest Robin, Tim Drake! Columns on "Bat Questions Answered," "Continuity Corner," and "From the Den," the latter by Denny O'Neil. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.
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Item #52049560
Tags: BatmanBatman Legends of the Dark Knight (1989) 1 CBCS 9.8
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
Paper: White
Slab: Scuffing on back of case
Direct Edition
Label #19-2A91623-030
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Starts Jun 10 The tale begins on a treacherous mountain climb to track a killer. It ends with the birth of the LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT. On his quest to apprehend the killer, Bruce Wayne meets a tribal shaman who has a lasting impact on his life, influencing him, upon his return to Gotham City, to take up the cowl of Batman. Then, strange, ritualistic murders start occurring, and a mysterious bat-like person is seen. "Shaman" is a 5-part story that examines the early days of Batman...and leads off the first new regular Batman title in years. Written by Dennis O'Neil, with art by Ed Hannigan and John Beatty. Inner cover painting by George Pratt. Deluxe format. NOTE: Outer cover has four different color variations and are not listed individually within our system. Cover price $1.50.
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Item #59841153
Batman Movie (1989) 1A CBCS 9.8 SS Jerry Ordway Direct
Paper: White
Witnessed Signature: Jerry Ordway (with sketch) on 2/15/2022. Prestige Edition.
Label #22-0B3F42B-005
Starts Jun 10 This prestige format one-shot is an adaptation of Tim Burton's 1989 Batman feature film, which starred Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne/Batman, Jack Nicholson as The Joker, Kim Basinger as Vicky Vale, and Michael Gough as Alfred. Written by Dennis O'Neil, with art by Jerry Ordway. Cover price $4.95.
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Item #61066832
Batman Movie (1989) 1A CGC 9.6 Direct
Paper: White
Prestige Format.
Label #4256139010
Starts Jun 24 This prestige format one-shot is an adaptation of Tim Burton's 1989 Batman feature film, which starred Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne/Batman, Jack Nicholson as The Joker, Kim Basinger as Vicky Vale, and Michael Gough as Alfred. Written by Dennis O'Neil, with art by Jerry Ordway. Cover price $4.95.
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Item #57024878
Batman The Killing Joke (1988) 1-1ST CGC 9.8 SS Brian Bolland Bolland Variant 1st Printing
Paper: White
Slab: Scuffing on back of case
Signed By Brian Bolland on 4/8/19.
Label #1497549008
Starts Jul 6 1st Printing. Batman matches wits with his arch nemesis The Joker in this critically acclaimed, prestige format one-shot. He also laughs at one of his jokes. The book is infamous for the scene in which The Joker shoots and cripples Barbara Gordon, effectively ending her crime fighting career as Batgirl. Written by Alan Moore, with art by Brian Bolland. 52 pages, full color. NOTE: 1st Printing, title is printed in lime green embossed ink. All others are later printings. Cover price $3.50.
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Item #60911255
Batman The Killing Joke (1988) 1-1ST CGC 9.8 Bolland Variant 1st Printing
Paper: White
Label #0266957008
Starts Jul 6 1st Printing. Batman matches wits with his arch nemesis The Joker in this critically acclaimed, prestige format one-shot. He also laughs at one of his jokes. The book is infamous for the scene in which The Joker shoots and cripples Barbara Gordon, effectively ending her crime fighting career as Batgirl. Written by Alan Moore, with art by Brian Bolland. 52 pages, full color. NOTE: 1st Printing, title is printed in lime green embossed ink. All others are later printings. Cover price $3.50.
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Item #61007828
Published Nov 1987 by Marvel/Star Comics.Bullwinkle and Rocky (1987 Marvel/Star Comics) 1 CGC 9.6
Paper: White
Label #4412913008
Starts Jun 24 Comic book version of the classic cartoon series. In this issue, Bullwinkle inadvertently invents a flashlight which will makes things invisible. Then, everybody wants that invention, including the evil Boris and Natasha in "The Invisible Ray or ----" and "Not Seeing is Believing or Who Put Out the Lights?" Issue also has "Fractured Fairy Tales" featuring the tale of two witches and how one wanted to meet a dashing young prince and "Bullwinkle's Corner gag strip. Scripts by David Manak and art by Ernie Colon & Al Milgrom. Cover price $1.00.
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Item #55681069
Published 1989 (est.) by Planeta DeAgostini.Capa y Punal (Spanish 1989 Comics Forum/Planeta DeAgostini) Cloak and Dagger 1 VG- 3.5
Ends Jun 10 6:48 PM CST Bid History 2 bids Current Bid $10 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. Spanish Series. Reprints material from Cloak and Dagger (1985 Marvel 2nd Series) #1-2. 36 pages, full color, Spanish language.
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Item #59354330
Tags: Iron Man Armor Wars (part 4.2), Marvel Legacy Numbering: Captain America (part 341), The Captain Saga (part 11), Captain America, Iron ManCaptain America (1968 1st Series) 341 FN+ 6.5
Starts Jun 24 Iron Man guests in "Break-In" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Kieron Dwyer and Al Milgrom. Cover by Ron Frenz and Al Milgrom. Steve Rogers pays a visit to Tony Stark's pacific mansion so the two men can discuss their unfinished business from the incident at the Vault. Unfortunately, talking does not resolve anything, so it's Iron Man vs. the Captain! First back up story: "Free Speech" Captain America (aka John Walker) and Battlestar (formerly Bucky) appear at a media event at the Washington Monument. Two former partners of John Walker called Left-Winger and Right-Winger jump on stage and reveal the new Captain America's secret identity. Second back up story: "In Our Midst" The Serpent Society is considering adding four new members to their society; however, Sidewinder does not realize that the prospective members are secretly working for the Viper! When the Viper's infiltrators begin to overrun the Serpent Society's headquarters, Diamondback has no choice but to make a phone call for help... to Captain America's hotline! 32 pages Cover price $0.75.
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Item #59341947
Tags: Bloodstone Hunt (part 4), Marvel Legacy Numbering: Captain America (part 360), Scourge of the Underworld (part 11)Captain America (1968 1st Series) 360 FN+ 6.5
1st app. Crossbones
Starts Jun 24 "Blood in the Sea" Part 4 of 6. Story by Mark Gruenwald and Kieron Dwyer. Art by Kieron Dwyer and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Kieron Dwyer and Al Milgrom. Off the Bermuda shore, an undersea battle is in progress among Captain America, Batroc, Machete, and Zaran; when suddenly a school of sharks decides to join the action! Meanwhile, Diamondback sneaks on board Baron Zemo's yacht and pilfers two of the bloodstone jewels. At the end of the day, Cap and Diamondback have two of the five bloodstone jewels and Baron Zemo has one. The hunt for the remaining two continues in Egypt. First appearance of Crossbones. Back up story: "Conflagration" Part 3 of the Night of the Scourge. Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Mark Bright and Don Hudson. The U.S. Agent battles Scourge, but only one of them will be left standing by night's end! Cover price $1.00.
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Item #61071244
Cherry Poptart (1982 Last Gasp/Kitchen Sink) #8, 1st Printing CGC 9.6
Paper: White
Label #4420419001
Starts Jul 6 1st Printing. 1989. ($2.50 cover price). Larry Welz story, cover and art. Full length Wizard of Oz parody. 7" x 10", b&w, 44 pages. Adults Only. Cover price $2.50.
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Item #61075571
Published Aug 1989 by Dark Horse.Cheval Noir (1989) 1 CGC 7.5
Paper: White
Label #4427772003
Starts Jun 24 Cover by Dave Stevens. This elegant new anthology will feature the best work by the best cartoonists the world over! In this special 64-page, perfect-bound first issue: A beautiful Dave Steven's cover, Phillipe Druillet's The Lone Sloane, Adele and the Beast by Jacques Tardi, Angel Fusion by Kato and Goto, and stories by a host of other renowned creators, including Schuiten and Peeters, Andreas, and Cossu. 64 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $3.50.
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Item #59601924
Crow (1989 Caliber) 1-1ST CGC 9.6 1st Printing
Paper: White
Label #4294615022
Starts Jul 6 1st Printing dated February 1989. Book One: Pain. Story, art and cover by James OBarr. The first Crow miniseries, and the characters second appearance (after Caliber Presents #1). Murdered by thugs, Eric Draven is resurrected as The Crow, a deathless spirit of vengeance. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $1.95.
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Item #61064586
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Daredevil (part 264), DaredevilDaredevil (1964 1st Series) 264 CGC 5.5
Paper: White
Label #4427246023
Ends Jun 10 7:02 PM CST Bid History 1 bid Current Bid $1 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. "The Owl returns in Baby Boom!" Written by Ann Nocenti. Pencils by Steve Ditko (breakdowns) and Mike Manley (finishes). Inks by Al Williamson and Mike Manley. Cover art by Steve Lightle. The Owl tries to muscle in on the crack trade by using a gang of crazies to steal cocaine from the Cannibals; With bags of coke exploding all over the city, DD has to take on the Owl and save a little baby from becoming another statistic. Letter to the editor from Charles Novinskie (Topps Comics). Cover price $0.75.
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Item #61064587
Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 265 CGC 7.5
Paper: Off white to white
Label #4427246022
Ends Jun 10 7:03 PM CST Bid History 3 bids Current Bid $5 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. Cover pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Al Williamson. We Again Beheld the Stars, script by Ann Nocenti, pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Al Williamson; Daredevil battles through a city gone mad as New York bows under the demonic onslaught of Inferno; Inferno crossover. Letter from comics writer and editor Eric Fein. The letters page also contains a statement of ownership--average print run 292,070; average paid circulation 182,310. 32 pgs. Cover price $0.75. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #61064589
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Daredevil (part 266), DaredevilDaredevil (1964 1st Series) 266 CGC 9.4
Paper: Off white to white
Label #4427246021
Ends Jun 10 7:03 PM CST Bid History 4 bids Current Bid $10 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. Cover pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Al Williamson. A Beer with the Devil, script by John Romita, Jr. (Co-Plot) and Ann Nocenti, pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Al Williamson; DD spends Christmas drinking beer in a bar with Mephisto. 32 pgs. Cover price $0.75. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #57478316
Published Aug 1989 by Dark Horse.Dark Horse Presents (1986) 34 CBCS 9.2
Paper: Off white
Label #21-22F6136-024
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Starts Jun 10 Cover by Chris Warner. This issue of Dark Horse's premier title features the fantastic climax of Book Two of Leopoldo Duranona's Race of Scorpions, the final episode of the current adventures of Michael Kraiger's radioactive misfit, The Zone, and a special Aliens story by Chris Warner and Randy Stradley that will kick off one of Dark Horse's most exciting projects! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.
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Item #57478323
Published Oct 1989 by Dark Horse.Dark Horse Presents (1986) 36A CBCS 9.0
Paper: Off white to white
Label #21-22F6136-025
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Starts Jun 10 Cover by Chris Warner. The most eagerly-awaited storyline begins in this month's issue of Dark Horse Presents! They are the galaxy's most deadly alien races; now, the time has come for them to meet at last! It's the Aliens and Predator together in one story! The confrontation of the century brought to you by Randy Stradley and film designer (The Abyss and Robocop II) Phillip Norwood! The story will then continue in a full-color miniseries coming out next month! Also, Paul Guinan and Anina Bennet continue the story of The Heartbreakers--beautiful and deadly clones! Plus, the further "sword and sorcery" adventures of Delia and Celia by Gary Davis! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.
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Item #52304069
Published Oct 1989 by Dark Horse.Dark Horse Presents (1986) 36B CBCS 9.8
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
Paper: White
Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case
Chris Warner Variant.
Label #19-2A9840C-013
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Starts Jun 10 Cover by Chris Warner. The most eagerly-awaited storyline begins in this month's issue of Dark Horse Presents! They are the galaxy's most deadly alien races; now, the time has come for them to meet at last! It's the Aliens and Predator together in one story! The confrontation of the century brought to you by Randy Stradley and film designer (The Abyss and Robocop II) Phillip Norwood! The story will then continue in a full-color miniseries coming out next month! Also, Paul Guinan and Anina Bennet continue the story of The Heartbreakers--beautiful and deadly clones! Plus, the further "sword and sorcery" adventures of Delia and Celia by Gary Davis! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.
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Item #61101512
Tags: Batman Year 2 (part 1)Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 575 CGC 9.8
Top CGC census grade for this issue.
Paper: White
Label #1992642003
Starts Jun 24 Batman: Year Two, Part 1 of 4. "Fear the Reaper!" Story by Mike W. Barr. Art by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. In a story that takes place in the Batman's early years, the Dark Knight comes face-to-face with the Reaper, a vigilante who has become judge, jury, and executioner on the criminal underworld. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #61101494
Tags: BatmanDetective Comics (1937 1st Series) 608 CGC 9.8
Top CGC census grade for this issue.
1st app. Anarky
Paper: White
Label #3764212015
Starts Jun 24 Someone is doing Batman's job for him. Can the Darknight Detective stop the murderous vigilante Anarky? Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Written by Alan Grant, with art by Norm Breyfogle and Steve Mitchell. Cover by Breyfogle. First appearance of Anarky. Cover price $1.00.
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Item #58356588
Dragonlance (1988) 4 CBCS 9.8
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #22-2DCBDFF-015
Starts Jun 10 The first Dragonlance adventure concludes as Riva Silvercrown and Vandar Brightblade face off against Lord Soth and Kitiara...for the last time. Written by Dan Mishkin, with art by Ron Randall and Randy Elliott. Cover by Randall. New Format. Cover price $1.25.