Auctions: comic books 1995-1997

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 700AP CBCS 9.4 Nolan Envelope Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Collector's Edition Envelope 8.5.

Label #23-47F5AB7-004

Legacy Part 1 of 7. Direct Edition in Envelope - Cover art by Graham Nolan. Progeny of the Demon starring Batman, Ra's Al Ghul, Bane, Talia, Catwoman, and Nightwing, script by Chuck Dixon, pencils by Graham Nolan, inks by Scott Hanna; Ra's Al Ghul orders Batman, Nightwing and Robin dead and threatens to unleash deadly plague on the world. Cover price $4.95.

Escape (1996) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2AD1FA5-013

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Evil Ernie vs. the Superheroes (1995) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Label #19-2B0472B-008

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Lady Death and Smiley the Psychotic Button guest appearances. Written by Brian Pulido. Penciled by Justiniano. Inked by Jimmy Palmiotti. Cover art and Lady Death mini centerfold poster by Hughes. Evil Ernie takes on The American Man and other parody heroes. Cover price $2.95.

Evil Ernie Youth Gone Wild (1995) Director's Cut 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case; Scuffing to inner well of case

Label #19-2A98398-046

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Youth Gone Wild Director's Cut Limited Edition. Cover price $4.95.

Fatale (1996 Broadway) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #19-2A98398-049

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Embossed cover. Written by Jim Shooter, Janet Jackson, Joseph A. James, and Pauline Weiss. Art by J. G. Jones and Frank McLaughlin. Cover by J. G. Jones and Frank McLaughlin. Inherit The Earth; Fatale is hunted by a military organisation known as the Brotherhood. 36 pages, full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Fatale (1996 Broadway) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #19-2A98398-051

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Written by Jim Shooter, Janet Jackson, Joseph A. James, and Pauline Weiss. Art by J. G. Jones and Frank McLaughlin. Cover by J. G. Jones. Inherit The Earth part 2; Fatale is captured by the Brotherhood. The Making of Fatale article by Gary Guzzo, art by J.G. Jones and Dave Cockrum. 36 pages, full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Fatale (1996 Broadway) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #19-2A98398-052

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Written by Jim Shooter, Janet Jackson, Joseph A. James, and Pauline Weiss. Art by J. G. Jones and Frank McLaughlin. Cover by J. G. Jones. Inherit The Earth part 3; Fatale discovers there are two factions of the Brotherhood, and a woman named Layil becomes even more powerful. 36 pages, full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Fatale (1996 Broadway) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #19-2A98398-053

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J.G.Jones art. Cover price $2.50.

Fatale (1996 Broadway) 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #19-2A98398-054

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Written by Jim Shooter, Janet Jackson, Joseph A. James, and Pauline Weiss. Art by J. G. Jones and Frank McLaughlin. Inherit The Earth part 5; Fatale escapes an impossible situation, but loses all faith on hearing friends are dead. 36 pages, full color. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Fatale (1996 Broadway) 6 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2A98398-055

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Gargoyles (1995 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4038521001

Direct Edition. Cardstock Embossed Cover. Written by Martin Pasko. Art by Amanda Conner and Alberto Saichann. Cover by Joe Madureira and Jimmy Palmiotti. Fiends In High Places; David Xanatos is up to his same tricks as and Demona try to capture the Gargoyles; They do this by setting up the Gargoyles and making them look bad; It is up to Eliza Maza to protect the Gargoyles' reputation but things are made more difficult for her when Goliath won't stay out of it and she has to hide things from her new partner Matt Bluestone. Written In Stone introduction to the characters and creative team, written by Hildy Mesnik, art by Amanda Conner and Alberto Saichann. 36 pages, full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 1G CGC 9.8 Lopez Lin-Gen-Re Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover G.

Label #3745913004

Lin-Gen-Re cover by Michael Lopez. NOTE: 1st appearance of Gen 13 was in Wildcats Trilogy #1. Cover price $2.95.

Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 1H CGC 9.4 Pearson GEN-Et Jackson Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover H.

Label #4391184005

Gen-et Jackson cover by Jason Pearson. NOTE: 1st appearance of Gen 13 was in Wildcats Trilogy #1. Cover price $2.95.

Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 1K CGC 9.8 Verti-Gen Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover K.

Label #4391184004

Verti-GEN cover. NOTE: 1st appearance of Gen 13 was in Wildcats Trilogy #1. Cover price $2.95.

Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 4 VF+ 8.5

Signed by artist J. Scott Campbell. No certification is included.

Cover pencils by J. Scott Campbell, inks by Alex Garner. "Tourist Trap!", script by Brandon Choi, J. Scott Campbell, and Jim Lee, pencils by J. Scott Campbell and Jim Lee, inks by Alex Garner (pages 1-12,16,18,20,21), Scott Williams (pages 13-15,17,19), Richard Friend (Assist), and JD (Assist); Fairchild finds romance! Grunge finds that his ultimate fantasy isn't quite what he'd hoped!; And the team find themselves in the middle of a battle between the Coda and a group of pirates! "Robot Ruckus" Part 2, script and art by Tom McWeeney. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 5D VF 8.0

Signed by artist J. Scott Campbell. No certification is included.

Direct Edition. Story by Choi Lee and J. Scott Campbell. Art by J Scott Campbell, Alex Garner, and Scott Williams. Cover by J Scott Campbell. Cover price $2.50.

Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 8 VF/NM 9.0

Signed by artist J. Scott Campbell. No certification is included.

Ghost Rider Crossroads (1995) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-29D381B-008

Die-Cut Cover - "Crossroads!" Written by Howard Mackie and Ivan Velez, Jr. Art by Cary Nord, Bob McLeod, and Al Milgrom. The sinister Blackheart kidnaps Danny Ketch and the villainous Scarecrow and draws them down into his abysmal realm. Then he re-bonds the demon Zarathos to the mortal Johnny Blaze with hopes of enslaving the Ghost Rider as his agent on Earthrealm. Meanwhile, Danny must somehow defeat the Scarecrow without the power of Ghost Rider or be forced to spend eternity in hell! 48 pages, FC. Cover price $3.95.

Gross Point Preview (1997) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #19-2B97DDE-002

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Gross Point Preview (says "Special Sneak Preview!" across top of cover; no cover price).

Guardians of the Galaxy (1990 1st Series) 62 FN 6.0

Double-Sized Final Issue - The Starhawk Saga: Part 4 of 4 - "Endgame!" Written by Michael Gallagher. Art by Kevin West and Steve Montano. Can the One Who Knows get past the mechanical monster Pathbreaker and reach Vesper to find Kismet, his mother? "Time to Go!" Written by Michael Gallagher. Art by Sandu Florea. Guardians of the Galaxy, past and present, unite for an adventure destined to forever change the very fabric of reality. What would be the outcome of the infamous Martian Invasion of Earth if the aliens were intercepted by Icarus, the starship of the Guardians?! 48 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Hercules the Legendary Journeys (1996) 1A CBCS 9.8

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Label #19-2AC6C05-011

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Cover art by Michael Golden. "The Trial of Hercules, Part 1," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Jeff Butler, inks by Steve Montano; Salmoneus is hired to take a beautiful woman, Pronoea, to Hercules; After some adventures, they find him; Pronoea then takes Hercules to help her husband, Prometheus; Which gets Herc in trouble with Zeus. Interview with Jeff Butler. Short biography of Roy Thomas. 36 pgs., full color. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Homicide Tears of the Dead (1997) 1A CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Label #19-2B0472B-033

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Regular cover. By Hart D. Fisher. 32 pgs. Color. Cover price $2.95.

Horseman (03/1996 1st Series) Crusade 1A CBCS 9.8 Mshindo I.

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2B0472B-012

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Standard Edition. Crusade One-Shot. Shi guest-stars. Cover price $2.95.

I Bots (1995 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2AD1FA5-020

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"Out of the Blue" - This is the big one, the debut issue of Tekno Comix's first superhero title. Isaac Asimov's I-Bots blends the science fiction concepts that made Isaac Asimov the master of the genre with the action and intensity of superhero comics. Brought to life through the talent of legendary artist George Perez, additional creative development from comics veteran Howard Chaykin, and the stellar scripting talents of Steven Grant, this book delivers superheroes like you've never seen them before. Isaac Asimov's I-Bots follows the adventures of five young android heroes hunted by the evil forces that created them, and adored by a public that worships them. Bound by the Three Laws of Robotics, they find themselves forced to defend a world they don't understand. Are they truly heroes of the people or are they just pawns in the schemes of evil men? After spoiling a bold kidnapping, the I-Bots begin to discover the conspiratorial forces shaping their destiny. They follow the trail back to WorldTech, the shadowy mega-corporation that spawned them, and then a violent confrontation leads to more clues about the true nature of the I-Bots. Who are they, and why were they created? Characters: Killaine; Stonewall; Psy-4; Radiant; Itazura. Creative development by Howard Chaykin, script by Steven Grant, pencils by George Perez, inks by Joe Rubinstein and Mike Witherby. Plus: preface & pin-up by Howard Chaykin, and a biography of Isaac Asimov. Cover by George Perez. Cover price $1.95.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 449D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case; Scuffing to inner well of case

Label #4012994003

Direct Edition. Cover by Mike Deodato Jr. It's the first appearance of the Thunderbolts in the aptly-titled "Introducing the Thunderbolts," script by Peter David, pencils by Mike Deodato Jr., inks by Tom Wegrzyn; Hulk and Janis are attacked by the Thunderbolts; Hulk is hurt during the fight, and breaks the wall of a dam to switch their attention onto saving citizen lives; At the end of the issue we see the Hulk falling on his knees, grabbing his chest. Characters: Hulk (Bruce Banner); Thunderbolts (Citizen V; Mach-1; Songbird; Techno; Atlas; Meteorite) ; Janis Jones. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Inhumans The Great Refuge (1995) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Direct Edition

Label #19-27D449D-029

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An "Atlantis Rising" tie-in! The Kree demand the return of their former land, the mysterious Blue Area of the Moon! Will the Inhumans hand it over or go down fighting? After this shocker, the Inhumans' homeland of Attilan will be changed forever! Until now, the Inhumans have remained an enigmatic race on the fringe of the Marvel Universe, but this 64-page one-shot takes a microscope to their guarded secrets! Written by Skip Dietz. Art by Robert Brown and Rey Garcia. Cover price $2.95.

Kingdom Come (1996 DC) 1 CBCS 8.5 SS Waid 1st Printing

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Mark Waid (on 1st page) 09/24/2022.

Label #22-380CCF5-012

"Strange Visitor" kicks off what is arguably the greatest Elseworlds tale ever told. Kingdom Come, replete with grand storytelling and biblical prophecy, takes place in the near future when Superman has retired and a new, ruthlessly violent generation of "heroes" has corrupted the Earth, their questionable deeds culminating in the destruction of Kansas. Written by Mark Waid, with art by Alex Ross. Direct edition. Cover price $4.95.

Kingdom Come (1996 DC) 2 CBCS 7.5 SS Waid 1st Printing

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Mark Waid (on 1st page) 09/24/2022.

Label #22-380CCF5-013

In "Truth and Justice," Superman, now out of retirement, inspires fellow super-heroes Green Lantern, Hawkman, and others to appear before the public and announce their return from self-imposed exile. Batman, Green Arrow, and others refuse to join Superman and form an allegiance with Lex Luthor. An Elseworlds tale, written by Mark Waid with art by Alex Ross. Direct edition. Cover price $4.95.

Kingdom Come (1996 DC) 3 CBCS 7.5 SS Waid

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Mark Waid (on 1st page) 09/24/2022.

Label #22-380CCF5-015

A war is brewing in "Up in the Sky." The Gulag, which is a prison that houses super-powered villains, is on the verge of bursting open at the seams, and the heroes must act. An Elseworlds tale, written by Mark Waid with art by Alex Ross. Direct edition. Cover price $4.95.

Knights on Broadway (1996) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2B9A632-009

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Knights on Broadway (1996) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2B9A632-012

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Lady Death Between Heaven and Hell (1995) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2B0472B-014

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Lady Death The Crucible (1996) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2B0472B-016

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Lady Justice (1995 Tekno) 1A CBCS 9.8

Label #19-2A98398-070

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Lady Justice (1995 Tekno) 1B CBCS 9.8

Slab: Debris trapped between case and inner well

Bill Sienkiewicz Variant.

Label #19-2A98398-071

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Variant cover Cover price $1.95.

Legends of Luxura (1996) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0090533006

Regular edition Cover price $2.95.

Legends of the Dark Claw (1996) 1A VF- 7.5 1st Printing

1st printing. "Through a Glass Darkly!" Story by Larry Hama. Art by Jim Balent and Ray McCarthy. In order to save two universes, the young hero known as Access was forced to use the power of Amalgam (see Marvel versus DC (1996) #3). In this issue, the Dark Claw (Wolverine/Batman) must battle the deadly Hyena (Joker/Sabretooth). Luckily he'll get some help from the Huntress(Huntress/Ms Marvel) and Sparrow (Robin/Jubilee). Cover price $1.95.

Little Mermaid (1994 2nd Series) 11 VF 8.0

The evil sorceress-queen, Sharkeena, wants to take a bite out of King Triton! Can Ariel and her friends save her father from an early (watery) grave? Written by Trina Robbins. Art by Walter Carzon and Dave Hunt. Cover by Hoover. Cover price $1.50.

Lost Girls (1995 Kitchen Sink) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4066029001

MATURE READERS, export-restricted. Content warning: age-inappropriate implications.

The first issue of Alan Moore and Melinda Gebbie's planned ongoing series collecting and completing the controversial "Lost Girls" short stories that originally appeared in TABOO magazine. The series was cancelled after two issues, though the story was eventually completed and printed by Top Shelf in 2006. Includes a few pages of character design sketches. 7-1/2" x 10-1/2", 32 pages, full color. Cover price $5.95.

Lost Universe (1995) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case; Scuffing to inner well of case

Label #19-2AD1FA5-014

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Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz. Cover price $1.95.

Lost Universe (1995) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2AD1FA5-016

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Bill Sienkiewicz cover. Cover price $1.95.

Madman Adventures Mini-Comic (1996) 1 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-47C8A16-009

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Red Foil. Mike Allred art & story. 20 pages, color 5.25-in. x 8.25-in. Hero Premiere Edition # 4.

Magic the Gathering The Shadow Mage (1995) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3923761010

NOTE: We sell polybagged, and unbagged copies of this book as the same item and may not include the promo card. "The Aster Fall" - This is the first in a series of limited series relating just one of the epic sagas set on Dominia, the world of Magic: The Gathering! SHADOW MAGE tells the story of young Jared, a boy who is rescued from a spectacular battle and then cared for by a lowly Spellsquire. The old man spends years preparing Jared to take vengeance on the immensely powerful Planewalker who slew his father. This is the first in a series of adventures featuring Jared! Written by Jeff Gomez, with art by Val Mayerik and James Pascoe. Painted cover by Val Mayerik. Cover price $2.50.

Man-Thing (1997 3rd Series Marvel) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4379386008

"Shame!" Guest-starring Doctor Strange. Written by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Liam Sharp. The macabre Man-Thing returns in its very own series and takes its rightful place as the world's most startling swamp monster. Featuring the sorcery of the Sorcerer Supreme! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.99.

Mars Attacks the Savage Dragon (1996) 1 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

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Label #19-2A98398-077

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This comic originally came with a trading card inside. Copies sold here are comic only. Cover price $2.95.

Mars Attacks the Savage Dragon (1996) 2 CBCS 9.6

Label #19-2A98398-079

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Marvel Milestone Edition Avengers (1993) 4 VF- 7.5

Reprints Avengers #4 (revival of Captain America); Jack Kirby art Cover price $2.95.

Mask Strikes Back (1995) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-28A1F01-011

Written by JOHN ARCUDI. Art & cover by DOUG MAHNKE & KEITH WILLIAMS. How do you follow up a number-one film that had a major hit soundtrack? With a new number-one comic that's got a major hit creative team! That's right, the Mask is back in an all-new series! In this first story arc, four "Big Head" fans stumble across the empowering artifact that turns men into Masks. Will they still be fans of the great green one after their anarchist buddy dons the mask and becomes a living weapon of rebellion? It's an all-new Mask that's taking apart the town, and he's rebuilding it from the ground up to reflect his penchant for chaos! Cover price $2.50.

Mask The Hunt for Green October (1995 Dark Horse) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-1DA4D21-019

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Written by EVAN DORKIN. Art & cover by PETER GROSS. Amazonian tribesmen, Crypto-Nazis, mystical ninjas, and Sicilian mafiossi...seems like everybody wants to wear the mask, the great green empowering artifact! But it's fallen into the hands of Ray Tuttle, a downtrodden film buff who's taken his share of beatings...and is itching to strike back...as the Mask! When you can pull a two-ton mallet out of your pants or turn a Chevy Camaro into a Sherman Tank, what can possibly stand in your way?! Tuttle Mask is about to find out! Cover price $2.50.

Maxx (1993) 13 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-0A387F3-048

Cover art by Sam Kieth. Sarah's Grandfather, script by Sam Kieth (plot) and William Messner-Loebs (script), pencils by Sam Kieth, inks by Sam Kieth and Jim Sinclair (finishes); Sarah's grandfather leaves the nursing home and dreams of spaceships; Sarah hopes her fathers insanity doesnt pass on to her. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.