Auctions: comic books 1989-1991, graded by CGC

Saga of the Sub-Mariner (1988) 8 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0942422009

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Bob McLeod. Avengers starring Sub-Mariner, script by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Mike Gustovich; recaps Fantastic Four Annual #1, Avengers #3-4, etc. Subby, Bill, and Me: Part 7 of a Personal View interview with Bill Everett by Roy Thomas (reprinted from Alter Ego #11). 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Saga of the Sub-Mariner (1988) 9 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0942422011

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Bob McLeod. Rendezvous with Destiny starring Sub-Mariner, script by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Bob McLeod; Namor continues to tell his life story including his short stint with Magneto's Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, his countering of the overthrow of Atlantis by both Attuma and Krang, his trial by the humans of the surface world with his subsequent battle with Daredevil, and his initial encounter with the villainous Destiny. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 3 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Name Written on 1ST Page in Pen.

Label #3964320002

In order to regain his lost kingdom, the Sandman must first recover his lost mystical objects, a quest that will require the aid of a reluctant John Constantine. Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 5 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4033620006

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

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 19ERROR CGC 9.4 McKean Error Variant

Paper: White

Error Edition.

Label #3948377004

Error Version. Printed with page 18 & 19 in the wrong order. Dream Country, Part 3 of 4: "A Midsummer Night's Dream." There's no business like show business as the Sandman gets a performance, Mr. Shakespeare gets stage fright, and Bottom gets an ass's head. Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Charles Vess. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Secret Origins Special (1989) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4350001019

A look at the secret origins of Penguin, the Riddler and Two-Face. Framing sequence is the making of a 'Steve Jones Investigates' special, taking a look at the costumed criminals of Gotham, in "Original Sins." Script by Neil Gaiman, art by Mike Hoffman & Kevin Nowlan. Origins: Penguin in "The Killing Peck." Script by Alan Grant, art by Sam Kieth; the Riddler in "When is a Door." Script by Neil Gaiman, art by Bernie Mireault & Matt Wagner; Two-Face in an untitled tale. Script by Mark Verheiden, art by Pat Broderick & Dick Giordano. Cover by Brian Bolland. Cover price $2.00.

Sensational She-Hulk (1989) 20 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4421040015

Cover art by Dale Keown. Dorkham Asylum, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Bryan Hitch, inks by Jim Sanders III; She-Hulk is trapped in Dorkham Asylum, includes Three-Face, Slimeface, and other parody characters. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Sensational She-Hulk (1989) 29 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4421040016

Cover art by Mike Zeck. The Fourth Wall..and Beyond starring Venom, Hulk, Wolverine, Spider-Man, and Dr. Sanderson, script by Louise Simonson, pencils by Tom Morgan, inks by James Sanders III; Physics professor Dr. Sanderson plays dimension tricks with the She-Hulk. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Sensational She-Hulk (1989) 30 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4421040017

Cover pencils by Mike Zeck, inks by Jim Sanders III. A Change of State, Part 2 starring She-Hulk and Hobgoblin, script by Louise Simonson, pencils by Tom Morgan, inks by Keith Williams and Jim Sanders III; four students of physics professor Dr. Sanderson continue to play dimension tricks on the She-Hulk. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Sleepwalker (1991) 1D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #3948377015

Direct Edition. First appearance of Sleepwalker. Cover art by Bret Blevins. To Sleep Perchance to Scream!, script by Bob Budiansky, art by Bret Blevins; When Rick Sheridan is asleep, the other-dimensional crime-fighter Sleepwalker can emerge from his mind. 32 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Slimer (1989) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4389513017

Stories by Hilarie Staton. Art by Dave Schwartz, Jorge Pacheco, and Gary Fields. Cover by Mitch O'Connell. An all-ages comic based on the Slimer cartoons from the Real Ghostbusters cartoon show. Slimer accidentally releases a ghost in the building while the Ghostbusters are out; Slimer tries to sneak back into the hotel so he can eat a giant cake with a woman inside it. A Kindly Ghost; Ghostly Plumbing. Plus puzzles, games and a Draw Slimer page. Cover is by Mitch O'Connell, later an acclaimed independent and mainstream artist. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 158N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4294833020

Newsstand Edition. Acts of Vengeance crossover. 1st cosmic powered Spider-Man. "The Paste and the Power!" Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Sal Buscema. At the Empire State University physics laboratory, Peter Parker agrees to help Professor Lubisch with an experiment involving extra-dimensional energy transfer. According to the good professor, the experiment is harmless and nothing unexpected will happen. However, the energy transfer overloads the apparatus and flows incredible power into the Amazing Spider-Man! The web-slinger uses his new cosmic power to easily dispatch the Trapster, who had attacked him earlier in the day. Story continues in Web of Spider-Man 59. Cameo appearances by Doctor Doom, Kingpin, Magneto, and the Wizard. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1AU CGC 9.8 McFarlane Direct Unbagged Variant

Paper: White

Label #4346448022

Unbagged Edition - Torment: Part 1 of 5. Story, art and cover by Todd McFarlane. Fresh off his legendary run on Amazing Spider-Man, super-star artist Todd McFarlane is given the reigns to his very own Spidey title. Right out of the gate the wall-crawler will be challenged like never before as mysterious and ominous drums in the distance are driving the savage Lizard to cut a swath of death and destruction through the streets of New York City. Can Spider-Man discover the one responsible for this madness before his arch foe causes more damage? NOTE: Webbing on cover may be grey or purple. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1BU CGC 9.6 McFarlane Newsstand Unbagged Variant

Paper: White

Poly-Bagged Edition/Newsstand Edition.

Label #4194440014

Unbagged - barcode on front cover. Torment: Part 1 of 5. Story, art and cover by Todd McFarlane. Fresh off his legendary run on Amazing Spider-Man, super-star artist Todd McFarlane is given the reigns to his very own Spidey title. Right out of the gate the wall-crawler will be challenged like never before as mysterious and ominous drums in the distance are driving the savage Lizard to cut a swath of death and destruction through the streets of New York City. Can Spider-Man discover the one responsible for this madness before his arch foe causes more damage? NOTE: Webbing on cover may be grey or purple. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1BU CGC 9.6 McFarlane Newsstand Unbagged Variant

Paper: White

Poly-Bagged Edition/Newsstand Edition.

Label #4194440007

Unbagged - barcode on front cover. Torment: Part 1 of 5. Story, art and cover by Todd McFarlane. Fresh off his legendary run on Amazing Spider-Man, super-star artist Todd McFarlane is given the reigns to his very own Spidey title. Right out of the gate the wall-crawler will be challenged like never before as mysterious and ominous drums in the distance are driving the savage Lizard to cut a swath of death and destruction through the streets of New York City. Can Spider-Man discover the one responsible for this madness before his arch foe causes more damage? NOTE: Webbing on cover may be grey or purple. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1BU CGC 9.6 McFarlane Newsstand Unbagged Variant

Paper: White

Poly-Bagged Edition/Newsstand Edition.

Label #4194440005

Unbagged - barcode on front cover. Torment: Part 1 of 5. Story, art and cover by Todd McFarlane. Fresh off his legendary run on Amazing Spider-Man, super-star artist Todd McFarlane is given the reigns to his very own Spidey title. Right out of the gate the wall-crawler will be challenged like never before as mysterious and ominous drums in the distance are driving the savage Lizard to cut a swath of death and destruction through the streets of New York City. Can Spider-Man discover the one responsible for this madness before his arch foe causes more damage? NOTE: Webbing on cover may be grey or purple. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1BU CGC 9.6 McFarlane Newsstand Unbagged Variant

Paper: White

Poly-Bagged Edition/Newsstand Edition.

Label #4194440001

Unbagged - barcode on front cover. Torment: Part 1 of 5. Story, art and cover by Todd McFarlane. Fresh off his legendary run on Amazing Spider-Man, super-star artist Todd McFarlane is given the reigns to his very own Spidey title. Right out of the gate the wall-crawler will be challenged like never before as mysterious and ominous drums in the distance are driving the savage Lizard to cut a swath of death and destruction through the streets of New York City. Can Spider-Man discover the one responsible for this madness before his arch foe causes more damage? NOTE: Webbing on cover may be grey or purple. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1BU CGC 9.6 McFarlane Newsstand Unbagged Variant

Paper: White

Poly-Bagged Edition/Newsstand Edition.

Label #4194440024

Unbagged - barcode on front cover. Torment: Part 1 of 5. Story, art and cover by Todd McFarlane. Fresh off his legendary run on Amazing Spider-Man, super-star artist Todd McFarlane is given the reigns to his very own Spidey title. Right out of the gate the wall-crawler will be challenged like never before as mysterious and ominous drums in the distance are driving the savage Lizard to cut a swath of death and destruction through the streets of New York City. Can Spider-Man discover the one responsible for this madness before his arch foe causes more damage? NOTE: Webbing on cover may be grey or purple. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1BU CGC 9.2 McFarlane Newsstand Unbagged Variant

Paper: White

Poly-Bagged Edition/ Newsstand Edition

Label #4397499015

Unbagged - barcode on front cover. Torment: Part 1 of 5. Story, art and cover by Todd McFarlane. Fresh off his legendary run on Amazing Spider-Man, super-star artist Todd McFarlane is given the reigns to his very own Spidey title. Right out of the gate the wall-crawler will be challenged like never before as mysterious and ominous drums in the distance are driving the savage Lizard to cut a swath of death and destruction through the streets of New York City. Can Spider-Man discover the one responsible for this madness before his arch foe causes more damage? NOTE: Webbing on cover may be grey or purple. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1GOLD CGC 9.8 McFarlane Direct Gold Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Gold Edition.

Label #4229909021

2nd Printing, Black Cover with Gold Webbing. 2nd Printing, (Spidey's head in UPC box. This is NOT barcode version). Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1SILVER CGC 9.8 SS McFarlane. McFarlane Silver Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Silver Edition. Signed by Todd McFarlane on 1/17/20

Label #2564698025

This is an unbagged black cover with silver webbing and $1.75 cover price. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1SILVER CGC 9.8 McFarlane Silver Variant

Paper: White

Silver Edition

Label #4358073018

This is an unbagged black cover with silver webbing and $1.75 cover price. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1SILVER CGC 9.8 McFarlane Silver Variant

Paper: White

Silver Edition

Label #4397499006

This is an unbagged black cover with silver webbing and $1.75 cover price. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1SILVER CGC 9.8 McFarlane Silver Variant

Paper: White

Silver Edition

Label #4397498024

This is an unbagged black cover with silver webbing and $1.75 cover price. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1SILVER CGC 9.8 McFarlane Silver Variant

Paper: White

Silver Edition.

Label #4397498014

This is an unbagged black cover with silver webbing and $1.75 cover price. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1SILVER CGC 9.8 McFarlane Silver Variant

Paper: White

Silver Edition.

Label #4397498007

This is an unbagged black cover with silver webbing and $1.75 cover price. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1SILVER CGC 9.8 McFarlane Silver Variant

Paper: White

Silver Edition.

Label #4397498006

This is an unbagged black cover with silver webbing and $1.75 cover price. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1SILVER CGC 9.6 McFarlane Silver Variant

Paper: White

Silver Edition.

Label #4397498019

This is an unbagged black cover with silver webbing and $1.75 cover price. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1SILVER CGC 9.6 McFarlane Silver Variant

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Silver Edition. Chipping to lower back side corner bracket.

Label #4408164002

This is an unbagged black cover with silver webbing and $1.75 cover price. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1SILVER CGC 9.6 McFarlane Silver Variant

Paper: Off white to white

Silver Edition.

Label #4408164019

This is an unbagged black cover with silver webbing and $1.75 cover price. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1SILVER CGC 9.4 McFarlane Silver Variant

Paper: White

Silver Edition.

Label #4408164005

This is an unbagged black cover with silver webbing and $1.75 cover price. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1SILVER CGC 9.0 McFarlane Silver Variant

Paper: White

Silver Edition.

Label #4408164010

This is an unbagged black cover with silver webbing and $1.75 cover price. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1SILVER CGC 8.5 McFarlane Silver Variant

Paper: White

Silver Edition.

Label #4408164003

This is an unbagged black cover with silver webbing and $1.75 cover price. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 6 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4376645011

Masques: Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Ghost Rider. Story, art and cover by Todd McFarlane. The sinister Hobgoblin attempts to corrupt a young boy. Meanwhile, the Spirit of Vengeance, Ghost Rider, is hunting for the demonic villain. With Spidey also on the hunt these three super-powers are on an unavoidable collision course. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 7 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3846400012

Masques: Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Ghost Rider. Story, art and cover by Todd McFarlane. The sinister Hobgoblin has done the unthinkable and corrupted a small child. The Spirit of Vengeance, Ghost Rider, has come to make the macabre villain pay for his crimes, and stuck in the middle of it all is Spider-Man. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 10 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4026851002

Perceptions: Part 3 of 5. Guest-starring Wolverine. Story, art and cover by Todd McFarlane. A posse of hunters has attacked the slumbering Wendigo believing him to be the serial murder that stalks the woods. Can Wolverine quell the beast's rage and prevent more bloodshed? Meanwhile, Peter Parker comes across some more clues that may lead to the real killer. NOTE: Due to McFarlane being sick some the inks for this issue were done by Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Scott Williams, and Rick Magyar. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 13D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4351541017

Direct Edition. Sub-City: Part 1 of 2. Story, art and cover by Todd McFarlane. To investigate mysterious disappearances, Spidey dons his old black and white suit and enters the macabre world of "Sub-City." The horror of his situation becomes most apparent when Spider-Man come face-to-face with the leader of the underground dwellers - Morbius the Living Vampire! Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 13D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4349694018

Direct Edition. Sub-City: Part 1 of 2. Story, art and cover by Todd McFarlane. To investigate mysterious disappearances, Spidey dons his old black and white suit and enters the macabre world of "Sub-City." The horror of his situation becomes most apparent when Spider-Man come face-to-face with the leader of the underground dwellers - Morbius the Living Vampire! Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 13D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4349694017

Direct Edition. Sub-City: Part 1 of 2. Story, art and cover by Todd McFarlane. To investigate mysterious disappearances, Spidey dons his old black and white suit and enters the macabre world of "Sub-City." The horror of his situation becomes most apparent when Spider-Man come face-to-face with the leader of the underground dwellers - Morbius the Living Vampire! Cover price $1.75.

Super Mario Bros (1990 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) inner well

Label #4248627001

Toxic Avenger (1991) 1D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4349473019

Written by Doug Moench. Art by Rodney Ramos and Val Mayerik. Cover by Rodney Ramos and Armando Gil. The origin of The Toxic Avenger. Mop boy Melvin Junko falls into a vat of toxic waste and becomes a hideous creature. Stan Lee and other creators 1991 New Year's resolutions. Jim Salicrup discusses the difference between the The Toxic Avenger movies and The Toxic Crusaders animated show and how they relate to this series. 36 pages, full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 244D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3896326013

Direct Edition. "Ladies' Night!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. Who are the M Squad and why are they about to ruin the girls' night out? Plus, the introduction of a brand new X-character! NOTE: 1st appearance of Jubilee. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 244D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Severe front/back scuff(s).

Label #4417062002

Direct Edition. "Ladies' Night!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. Who are the M Squad and why are they about to ruin the girls' night out? Plus, the introduction of a brand new X-character! NOTE: 1st appearance of Jubilee. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 268D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4349607010

1st Printing. Direct Edition. "Madripoor Knights!" Guest-starring Captain America and Black Widow. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. Cover by Jim Lee. In this classic flashback tale, during the second World War, a mysterious man by the name of Logan and a rookie Sentinel of Liberty must team up against the deadly Hand to save the life of a young girl. Meanwhile in the present, Wolverine, Jubilee, Psylocke, and Black Widow finish a caper that began nearly fifty years earlier. NOTE: JC Penney reprint exists with 30th Anniversary Spider-Man in UPC Box. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 268D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4349607021

1st Printing. Direct Edition. "Madripoor Knights!" Guest-starring Captain America and Black Widow. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. Cover by Jim Lee. In this classic flashback tale, during the second World War, a mysterious man by the name of Logan and a rookie Sentinel of Liberty must team up against the deadly Hand to save the life of a young girl. Meanwhile in the present, Wolverine, Jubilee, Psylocke, and Black Widow finish a caper that began nearly fifty years earlier. NOTE: JC Penney reprint exists with 30th Anniversary Spider-Man in UPC Box. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 281A CGC 9.8 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #3840586006

FIRST PRINTING with WHITE title logo (second printing has a red title logo). "Fresh Upstart!" Story by Jim Lee, Whilce Portacio, and John Byrne. Art by Whilce Portacio and Art Thibert. It's a new era for Marvel's Merry Mutants. Xavier's original students have returned home and reunited with the X-Men to assemble the greatest team of super-human mutants ever assembled. But with new a new team comes new threats. Who are the Upstarts and what kind of threat do they pose to the X-Men, and mutantkind in general? Witness the ultimate fate of Donald Pierce, the Reavers, the White Queen and her Hellions. NOTE: 1st appearance of Fitzroy. ****death of Donald Pierce, the Reavers, Jetstream, Beef, and Tarot. 1st printing - white title. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 282D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3938503003

Direct Edition. "Payback!" Story by Whilce Portacio and John Byrne. Art by Whilce Portacio and Art Thibert. In one fell swoop the Upstarts have destroyed the Reavers and crippled the Hellfire Club. Next up, the Mutant Liberation Front. Who can stop these powerful new foes? Enter: Bishop! NOTE: 1st appearance of Bishop. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 283 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3961450020

1st full appearance of Bishop. "Bishop's Crossing!" Story by Whilce Portacio and John Byrne. Art by Whilce Portacio and Art Thibert. His name is Bishop and he's arrived here from the future to set the wrong things right. Even if he has to go through the X-Men to do it. Plus, whatever happened to Jean Grey and Emma Frost? Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 283 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4045679018

1st full appearance of Bishop. "Bishop's Crossing!" Story by Whilce Portacio and John Byrne. Art by Whilce Portacio and Art Thibert. His name is Bishop and he's arrived here from the future to set the wrong things right. Even if he has to go through the X-Men to do it. Plus, whatever happened to Jean Grey and Emma Frost? Cover price $1.00.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 4D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4412913023

Direct Edition. "Bloodsport!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art and Cover by John Buscema and Al Williamson. Back Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith. Tyger Tiger, head of Mandripoor's crime scene, is being harassed by enemy assassins, Roughhouse and Bloodsport. Naturally Wolverine is there to save her. 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.50.