Auctions: comic books 1993-1995, graded by CBCS

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 373 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EDCC64-011

"The Bedlam Perspective" Invasion of the Spider-Slayers Part 6 of 6. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. In an abandoned meat-packing plant, the Parkers (father, mother, and son) team up against an FBI double agent and save each other's lives! Could this be the event that finally bonds Peter with his parents? In the meantime the web-slinger at last locates Alistair Smythe's hideaway! And it's the Amazing Spider-Man vs. the Ultimate Spider-Slayer to conclude the invasion saga! Cameo appearances by Aunt May and Mary Jane Watson. Backup story: "The Getaway Scream!" Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd Smith. Venom escapes from police custody! And looks forward to meeting Spider-Man's parents next issue! Oh no! (Notes: Alistair Smythe returns in the first issue of Amazing Scarlet Spider (1995). Venom previously appeared in Ghost Rider Blaze Spirit of Vengeance 6.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 380D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EDE368-013

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.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 392D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EDF35F-027

Direct Edition. "The Cocoon!" Shrieking Part 3 of 4. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencilsby Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and RandyEmberlin. Crises abound for the mentally and physically exhaustedweb-slinger! After going down to defeat at the hands of Shriek and Carrionlast issue, the beleaguered wall-crawler limps back home to rest! Howeverhis much-needed rest is denied upon learning that his dear Aunt May hassuffered a stroke! In Forest Hills Peter grieves with Mary Jane, but hecannot stay for long as Shriek is still at large. Finally in Astoria inCarrion's mother's house, the amazing one catches up with Shriek! Can theSpectacular Spider-Man silence Shriek once and for all? (Note: The coverpays homage to John Romita Sr.'s classic cover to Amazing Spider-Man 50.)32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Blaze (1994) 1 CBCS 9.8 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2021. Direct Edition

Label #21-1982DFD-001

Cover pencils by Henry Martinez, inks by Bud LaRosa. A Cold Blast From Ice Box Bob!, script by Larry Hama, pencils by Henry Martinez, inks by Bud LaRosa; Johnny Blaze battles the dead Ice Box Bob who has taken possession of the local storekeeper. Events of Johnny's life "told" in a tarot card reading, script by Peter Sanderson. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Marvel Holiday Special (1991 Marvel) 1993 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-306A463-042

This year features a Wolverine story by Larry Hama and Michael Golden, the New Warriors by Fabian Nicieza, Darick Robertson and Larry Mahlstedt, Thanos by Jim Starlin, Ron Lim and Terry Austin, and Spider-Man by Stan Lee, Steve Lightle and Al Milgrom. It also includes pinups by Dave Cockrum, Ron Garney, Kerry Gammill and Rurik Tyler, plus more! Wraparound cover by Art Adams. 1993 on cover, indicia is c1992. Cover price $2.95.

Sabretooth (1993 1st Series) 2 CBCS 9.6 SS Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 3/23/2021 Direct Edition

Label #21-21F6F8D-025

Painted cover art by Mark Texeira. A Kiss Before Dying, script by Larry Hama, pencils by Mark Texeira and Michael Bair (Art Assist), inks by Mark Texeira; Sabretooth must kill Mystique, but he first goes after Birdy for betraying him; Mystique goes to the Eiffel Tower for her date with Wolverine. Sabertooth pinup by Michael Blair. 4-Issue Limited Series. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 81 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-47253CB-082

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"Tyrant!" Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Cameos by Gladiator, Beta Ray Bill, Terrax, Morg, Firelord, Airwalker, and Galactus. The Silver Surfer is attacked by Ganymede, a member of the Spinsterhood, an ancient order of female warriors. This fierce woman-warrior accuses Norrin Radd of being in league with a fiend known as Tyrant. There's just one problem...the Surfer has no idea who Tyrant is. 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 82 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-47253CB-083

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"Long Live Tyrant!" Guest-starring Gladiator, Beta Ray Bill, Terrax, Morg, Jack of Hearts, and Galactus. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The Silver Surfer, Gladiator, Beta Ray Bill, Jack of Hearts, Terrax, and Morg the Executioner are some of the most powerful beings in the Marvel Universe and they have all fallen before the unparalleled might of the fiend known as Tyrant. Now, Tyrant must face the Devourer of Worlds. 32 pages. Cover price $1.75.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 84 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-3F879FE-025

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Infinity Crusade Crossover. Guest-starring Thanos. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Tom Grindberg and Tom Christopher. Cover by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Story continued from Infinity Crusade #4. In order to put a stop to the Goddess and her plans, the Silver Surfer has become a living Cosmic Bomb. Story continues in Infinity Crusade #5. 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 96 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-098

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Down to Earth. Part 4 of 4. Guest-starring Hulk and the Fantastic Four (Thing, Human Torch, and Ant Man). Story by Ron Marz. Art by Jim Hall and Mark McKenna. Cover by Michael Bair. Can the Thing and the Hulk keep from pounding each other long enough for the Silver Surfer and his allies to find out what is behind the unusual seismic readings. Plus, a shock ending that will leave your mouth agape. 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 97 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-47253CB-099

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Temptation: Greed. Part 1 of 4. Guest-starring Nova and Terrax. Fantastic Four cameo. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Jim Hall and Tom Christopher. Nova is alive and she offers the Silver Surfer the most illustrious treasure in the universe. Plus, the despot Terrax the Tamer rears his ugly head. Thus begins the four chapter story that ends with the 100th Anniversary Issue of the Silver Surfer. 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 98 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Slab: Debris trapped between case and inner well

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-100

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Temptation: Power. Part 2 of 4. Guest-starring Nova and Drax the Destroyer. Thanos cameo. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Jim Hall and Tom Christopher. The immensely powerful Elder of the Universe known as the Champion has come for revenge on Thanos (for his reasons see Thanos Quest #1-2). When the Mad Titan dismisses the enraged powerhouse, the Silver Surfer becomes the target of Champion's ire. 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 99 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-101

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Temptation: Lust. Part 3 of 4. Guest-starring Nova. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Jim Hall and Bob Almond. Nova is back and the Silver Surfer is ready to give himself to her mind, body, and SOUL. Plus, the most shocking ending that will change the Surfer's life forever. 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 105 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-3F879FE-016

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"Fatal Errors!" Guest-starring the Super Skrull. Legacy (Captain Marvel III) cameo. Story by Mike Lackey. Art by Tom Grindberg and Bill Anderson. The Super Skrull battles his once ally the Silver Surfer who is sinking further and further into madness. 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 107 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-3F879FE-017

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Guest-starring Doctor Doom and Galactus. Legacy (Captain Marvel III) cameo. Story by Mike Lackey. Art by Tom Grindberg and Bill Anderson. The unthinkable has occurred. The Silver Surfer has struck a bargain with the arch fiend Doctor Doom that may change his life forever. 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

What If (1989 2nd Series) 50D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0009531-AA-041

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Direct Edition. Embossed cover. Cover art by Armondo Gil. What If the Hulk Killed Wolverine?, script by John Arcudi, art by Armando Gil; After the Hulk kills Wolverine he fights the X-Men who are fighting the Adversary in Dallas; based on Hulk #340 and issues of Uncanny X-Men; Guest starring the Freedom Force. 48 pages. Cover price $2.95.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 82 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-40F076C-084

Cover art by Adam Kubert. Omnia Mutantur, script by Larry Hama, pencils by Adam Kubert and Bob McLeod, inks by Mark Farmer and Joe Kubert; Wolvie goes to Japan to check up on the little girl he promised to watch out for. Cover price $1.95.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 0B CBCS 9.8 Printing Error Variant

Paper: White

Ivory Production Variant.

Label #22-1BB786C-020

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Printing Error Edition. This is an unintentional variant of the regular chromium cover edition. Due to variations in the application density of the white inks printed on top of the chromium background, in this printing error variant some areas that should be white instead appear yellow, cream, or beige colored. This is particularly noticeable in the Valiant logo box in the upper left corner. Contrast this with the Gold Edition, which has a speckly gold background in the Valiant logo box. Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti art. Written by Bob Layton and Jorge Gonzales. This issue does not have a card (coupon). Cover price $3.50.