Auctions: comic books January 1995, graded by CBCS

Ash (1994) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2B0472B-002

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Child in the Hot City - Story, Art and Wraparound Cover by Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti. High atop the Brooklyn Bridge, Ash battles the insanely evil creature called Theresa from Flatbush! If he survives, he'll further explore the powers and possibilities of his costumed alter ego, and learn more about his mysterious childhood. Also: Ash is re-introduced to Mike's sister, a pivotal new character makes his first appearance...and Ash still doesn't eat his mother's leftover chicken! All that, plus more unexpected action when Ash encounters a deadly street gang and weird government agents determined to do him in! Contains a double-page Ash/Hellboy pin-up by Mike Mignola. 32 pages, full color. 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.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 100D CBCS 9.4 Phillips Variant

Paper: White

Collector's Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-003

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Temptation. Part 4 of 4. Giant-Sized 100th Issue Anniversary. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Joe Phillips, Tom Grindberg, Tom Christopher, Don Hudson, and Bob Almond. The worse possible thing has happened. The Silver Surfer's soul is in the possession of one of his oldest and deadliest enemies. Norrin Radd will have to go to hell and back and face the devil himself. Can the Surfer regain that which was taken from him, or will Mephisto finally have the last laugh? 48 pages. Cover price $3.95.

Star Wars Dark Empire II (1994) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Label #19-347A665-020

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Written by Tom Veitch. Art by Cam Kennedy. Cover by Dave Dorman. Every bounty hunter on Nar Shaddaa is looking to bag the head of the infamous Han Solo, but Boba Fett is determined to take home the trophy. And while they're busy tracking Solo, he's trying to track down an old Jedi woman, perhaps the last hope of the New Republic. Can Solo keep one step ahead of the galaxy's most cutthroat gunmen and find the ancient Jedi? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.