Auctions: comic books 1993-1995, graded by CGC

Superman (1987 2nd Series) 75PLAT.U CGC 9.6 Platinum Unbagged Variant

Paper: White

Manufactured With "4290" Printed on Back Cover. Poly-Bagged Platinum Edition

Label #2032180018

This is the Platinum Edition DOES NOT include the black polybag with bleeding silver "S" on polybag. Dan Jurgens story. Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding art. The "Death" of Superman. Cover price $2.50.

Superman (1987 2nd Series) 77 CGC 9.8 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #1289670013

1st printing. Funeral for a Friend. Part 8 of 8. "The End!" Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding. Story continued from Superman: The Man of Steel #21. The Kents were the first to find the infant Kal-el when he arrived on Earth. They took him in and raised him as their own. This issue explores a father's grief. It's never easy when a parent outlives their child. It gets even worse when this grief causes Jonathan Kent to have a heart attack. Plus, Lex Luthor's epitaph to his fallen enemy. Cover price $1.25.

Superman The Man of Steel (1991) 19D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1289670016

First Printing. Direct Edition. Written by Louise Simonson, with art and cover by Jon Bogdanove and Dennis Janke. Part 6 of the critical 7-part series 'Doomsday' that leads to a pivotal event in the life of the Man of Steel, continued from Action Comics (1938 DC) #684. The fight to the death intensifies as Doomsday and Superman hit Metropolis - hard! Concludes in Superman (1987) #75. Cover price $1.25.

Thunderstrike (1993 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4177136014

Cover by Ron Frenz and Al Milgrom. Blood Without Glory!, script by Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz, art by Ron Frenz and Al Milgrom; A rash of carjackings in the city brings Eric Masterson and Bloodaxe to a head, with Bloodaxe coming out the victor; Determined to establish his own name and reputation, Eric changes costumes and names – Thunderstrike; During their next battle, Thunderstrike manages to disarm Bloodaxe and give him his own defeat. Silver Glitter Foil cover. 52 pgs., full color. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Turok Dinosaur Hunter (1993) 1A CGC 9.8 Sears

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Label #4045085023

Valiant box is in white, title in red, $3.50. How Turok came to be separated from his friend Andar and end up in a new time and new world with a technological-enhanced dinosaur named Mon-Ark in pursuit is told in "Cold Blood Blazing." Script by David Michelinie and art by Bart Sears & Randy Elliott. Cameos by Magnus Robot Fighter, X-O Manowar, Rai, Archer, Shadowman. Cover price $3.50.

Vanguard (1993 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #3814309005

Fold-Out cover by Tomm Coker; Created by Erik Larsen & Gary Carlson; by Gary Carlson (script) & Tomm Coker (art); Supreme, Wally the Robot app; Back-up Vanguard story by Gary Carlson (story) & Erik Larsen (plot & art); Cover price $1.95.

Venom Lethal Protector (1993) 1D CGC 9.8 Red Foil Variant

Paper: White

Label #4358072005

Direct Edition. Red Foil Enhanced CardStock cover, art by Mark Bagley and Sam de la Rosa. Lethal Protector Part 1: Dark Soul Drifting, script by David Michelinie, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Al Milgrom and Sam de la Rosa; Venom moves to San Fransisco to try out his new protection of innocents racket; Venom and Spidey save a group of homeless folk. 36 pgs., full color. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Venom Lethal Protector (1993) 1D CGC 9.8 SS De La Rosa/Fingeroth/Milgrom/Michelinie Red Foil Variant

Paper: White

Signed & Sketch By Sam De La Rosa on 6/30/19 & Signed By Danny Fingeroth, Al Milgrom on 5/18/19, David Michelinie on 6/22/19, Mark Bagley on 6/29/19, Marie Javins & Richard Starkings on 7/18/19.

Label #1964982019

Direct Edition. Red Foil Enhanced CardStock cover, art by Mark Bagley and Sam de la Rosa. Lethal Protector Part 1: Dark Soul Drifting, script by David Michelinie, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Al Milgrom and Sam de la Rosa; Venom moves to San Fransisco to try out his new protection of innocents racket; Venom and Spidey save a group of homeless folk. 36 pgs., full color. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Venom Lethal Protector (1993) 1D CGC 9.8 SS Michelinie/ Bagley Red Foil Variant

Paper: White

Signed by David Michelinie on 8/18/18 and Mark Bagley on 10/5/18

Label #1589154005

Direct Edition. Red Foil Enhanced CardStock cover, art by Mark Bagley and Sam de la Rosa. Lethal Protector Part 1: Dark Soul Drifting, script by David Michelinie, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Al Milgrom and Sam de la Rosa; Venom moves to San Fransisco to try out his new protection of innocents racket; Venom and Spidey save a group of homeless folk. 36 pgs., full color. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Venom Lethal Protector (1993) 1D CGC 9.2 Red Foil Variant

Paper: White

Label #4425746001

Direct Edition. Red Foil Enhanced CardStock cover, art by Mark Bagley and Sam de la Rosa. Lethal Protector Part 1: Dark Soul Drifting, script by David Michelinie, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Al Milgrom and Sam de la Rosa; Venom moves to San Fransisco to try out his new protection of innocents racket; Venom and Spidey save a group of homeless folk. 36 pgs., full color. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Venom Lethal Protector (1993) 2D CGC 9.8 SS Bagley

Paper: White

Signed by Mark Bagley on 4/13/24.

Label #4429526009

Direct Edition. Cover by Mark Bagley and Sam de la Rosa. Lethal Protector Part 2: War and Pieces, script by David Michelinie, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Al Milgrom and Sam de la Rosa; Venom is rejected by the underground dwellers he helped out; Spidey goes to Eddie's father for answers about his son; The Jury comes after Venom for killing its leader's son. 36 pgs., full color. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Venom Lethal Protector (1993) 4D CGC 9.8 SS Bagley Direct Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Mark Bagley on 4/13/24.

Label #4429526012

Direct Edition. The first female symbiote enters the scene! Spider-Man and Venom confront the Life Foundation's master plan, when a new killer symbiote is born. Written by David Michelinie. Art by Ron Lim, Sam de la Rosa and Al Milgrom. Cover by Mark Bagley and Dan Panosian. Cover price $2.95.

Venom Lethal Protector (1993) 4D CGC 8.5 SS Bagley Direct Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Mark Bagley on 4/13/24.

Label #4429526011

Direct Edition. The first female symbiote enters the scene! Spider-Man and Venom confront the Life Foundation's master plan, when a new killer symbiote is born. Written by David Michelinie. Art by Ron Lim, Sam de la Rosa and Al Milgrom. Cover by Mark Bagley and Dan Panosian. Cover price $2.95.

Venom Lethal Protector (1993) 6 CGC 9.8 SS Bagley

Paper: White

Signed by Mark Bagley on 4/13/24.

Label #4429526015

Do not confuse with Toy Biz reprint. The chilling conclusion! Venom and Spider-Man audaciously oppose Treece's plan to mercilessly kill innocents everywhere. As the fight against Treece continues, the uneasy alliance between the two violently unravels. Written by David Michelinie. Art by Ron Lim and Sam de la Rosa. Cover by Mark Bagley and Sam de la Rosa. Cover price $2.95.

Warlock Chronicles (1993 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1289670025

Holografix and embossed cover, art by by Tom Raney and Keith Williams. Things Past, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Tom Raney, inks by Keith Williams; Infinity Crusade crossover; Darklore reviews the history of Adam Warlock and tries to take his Infinity Gem. 36 pgs., full color. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 118D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #4072821024

First Printing. Direct Edition. "Exiles Return Part 1 of 4: Memories" Written by Terry Kavanagh. Pencils by Steve Butle. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Venom and Clone appear. Note: First appearance of Ben Reilly as the Scarlet Spider. Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 69 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3729840025

Part 1 of 3 - "Induction to the Savage Land!" Guest-starring Jubilee and Rogue. Written by Larry Hama. Art by Dwayne Turner and Chris Ivy. Wolverine Jubilee and Rogue head to the Savage Land in search of Magneto. Instead they cross paths with the reptilian terror Sauron and the Mutates. 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.75.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 70 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4397754025

Part 2 of 3 - Tooth and Nail! Guest-starring Jubilee and Rogue. Written by Larry Hama. Art by Dwayne Turner and Richard Bennett. In the Savage Land, Wolverine Jubilee and Rogue, out numbered and overmatched, fight for their lives against Sauron and the Mutates. 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.75.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 88A.D CGC 9.6 Deluxe Direct Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) inner well

Deluxe Edition.

Label #4003594004

Deluxe Direct edition. Cover art by Adam Kubert. It's D-D-Deadpool, Folks!, script by Larry Hama, pencils by Adam Kubert and Fabio Laguna, inks by Mark Farmer and Tim Townsend; Wolvie stops in to check on Kane and ends up battling Deadpool instead. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 88A.D CGC 9.4 Deluxe Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4240440013

Deluxe Direct edition. Cover art by Adam Kubert. It's D-D-Deadpool, Folks!, script by Larry Hama, pencils by Adam Kubert and Fabio Laguna, inks by Mark Farmer and Tim Townsend; Wolvie stops in to check on Kane and ends up battling Deadpool instead. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

X-Men 2099 (1993 Marvel) 1GOLD CGC 9.8 Lim Gold Foil Variant

Paper: White

Gold Edition.

Label #2132921020

Gold foil cover. The Gathering - Written by John Francis Moore. Art and Cover by Ron Lim & Adam Kubert. In the year 2099, mutant is still a four letter word. Fortunately, so is X-Men. It's here at last! This monumental new series introduces Marvel's most celebrated super team, 2099 style. That's right: Brand new characters. Brand new continuity. It's a whole new world for the X-Men, and it starts here in a foil-stamped premiere issue! And to give X-Men 2099 readers a glimpse into Ravage 2099, Spider-Man 2099, Punisher 2099 and Doom 2099, Marvel has included a 16-page preview in this premiere issue! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $1.75.