Auctions: comic books 1995-1997, graded by CGC

2099 AD (1995) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4399790001

Acetate cover, pencils by Joe Quesada, inks by Jimmy Palmiotti, colors by Angus McKie. "Everything Is Fair," script by Terry Kavanagh, pencils by Marc Campos, inks by Jimmy Palmiotti; Doom 2099 consults with his Black Cabinet; Lohengrin is confronted by Polymire and Septymbre for an artifact; Hulk 2099 considers using an alien jar to bring Gawain back to life; Doom 2099 recruits Ghost Rider 2099; Spider-Man 2099 is informed of Doom's plans by Punisher 2099; Bloodhawk finds a hidden vault, while Meanstreak and Halloween Jack look for an artifact; Spider-Man, Punisher, X-Men and Ghost Rider come together to stop Septymbre from bringing back Wintre. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $3.95.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 732 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3940409003

Cover art by Tom Grummett and Denis Rodier. The Saving Skull starring Superman, script by David Michelinie, pencils by Tom Grummett, inks by Denis Rodier; the Atomic Skull attacks Superman, disrupting his powers. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.95.

Adventures in the DC Universe (1997) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4058761004

"Mow You See 'Em...!" Starring the JLA. Story by Steve Vance. Art by Steve Vance, John DeLaney, and Ron Boyd. Inspired by the innovative Batman: The Animated Series, this action packed series takes a look at the DCU with a All-Ages spin that everyone can enjoy. In this debut issue the Justice League must figure who or what is behind the mysterious disappearance of some of their most dangerous foes. Introducing a mysterious new villain. All Ages Cover price $1.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 408A CGC 8.5 SS Bagley Bagley

Paper: White

Signed by Mark Bagley on 4/13/24

Label #4429527001

Cover pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Spider-Man faces Armada in Media Blizzard part 2, "Impossible, Be My Dream!", script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Larry Mahlstedt; Using the stolen D.l.T. chip, Mysterio starts MysteryVision, a TV network that turns its viewers into zombie-like addicts; Mysterio tricks the investigating Spider-Man into donning a helmet that slips adhesive film-like image-receivers onto his eye-lenses (SenSM #1, '96), making him see whatever Mysterio desires; including a sudden blizzard that freezes his web-shooters so that he knocks himself out; At Ryker's, Armada's robots help him escape; Spidey revives and sees the Jagged Skulls menacing two Blades members, Jamie and Shakim; Jamie flees, leaving Shakim to his fate but Spidey intervenes; Suddenly, Mysterio's image-receivers make the Skulls appear as monsters and Spidey knocks them all out; Other Skull members arrive, joined by Armada who wants to assist in Spidey's execution. Story is continued from Sensational Spider-Man 1 and concluded in Spider-Man 65. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 412D CGC 9.0 SS Bagley

Paper: White

Signed by Mark Bagley on 4/13/24

Label #4429527002

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. The Molten Man guest stars in Blood Brothers part 6, "The Face of My Enemy!", script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Larry Mahlstedt; While Ben discovers that Seward is somehow involved in the assault on his life (SM #68, '96), Liz Osborn wonders why huge amounts of capital have been pumped into lesser Osborn subsidiary, Multivex (PPSSM #234, '96); She puts her step brother Mark Raxton, the Molten Man, on the trail but Spidey, arriving with Peter, attacks him; Their Multivex battle crashes into a lab exposing Seward and Gaunt (SenSM #5, '96); Raxton and Spidey fight against Multivex security while Seward readies Gaunt's regeneration chamber. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 1996 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4413401008

This annual features two new titanic tales from Spider-Man's past! First story: "Heart & Soul!" Plot by Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by John Romita Sr. Cover by Ron Frenz and Bob McLeod. The wall-crawler (aka Ben Reilly) laments his lack of a love life since returning to New York City and takes a moment to recall a time when he had the best girl in the world: Gwen Stacy! In a story set around the time of Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st series) 87; Peter's dinner at the Coffee Bean with Gwen and her father is rudely interrupted by Kraven the Hunter! Can the web-slinger corral Kraven without Captain Stacy guessing his secret identity? Cameo appearances by Norman Osborn, Harry Osborn, Mary Jane Watson, Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, Joe Robertson, and J. Jonah Jameson. Second story: "An Untold Tale of the Amazing Spider-Man." Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Steve Lightle. Inks by Al Williamson. After their wedding in Amazing Spider-Man Annual 21, Peter and Mary Jane bask in the glow of wedded bliss! However an old enemy of the Parker family is plotting deadly revenge against the entire clan! Will the web-slinger (in his black costume) be able stop Deadmaker in time? First appearance of Ken Ellis. Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Joe Robertson and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: This issue includes a 1-page pin-up of Iron Man by Whilce Portacio and Scott Williams. The first story was reprinted in 2012 in the trade paperback: Amazing Spider-Man The Complete Ben Reilly Epic #5.) 64 pages. Cover price $2.95.

Flex Mentallo (1996) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4420620002

Cover by Frank Quitely. After the Fact, Part One: Flowery Atomic Heart, script by Grant Morrison, art by Frank Quitely; Flex Mentallo pursues the Fact; Another story, seemingly set in the real world, is about the hallucenogenic experiences of a comic book writer. A Vertigo Bonus Pin-Up of Flex Mentallo by Frank Quitely. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. NOTE: See Doom Patrol (2nd series) #35-36 for 1st appearance and #42 for origin story. Cover price $2.50.

Full Metal Fiction (1997) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4358130005

1st printing. Cover price $3.95.

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.

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.

Legends of Luxura (1996) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0090533006

Regular edition Cover price $2.95.

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.

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.

Medieval Spawn Witchblade (1996) 1GOLD CGC 9.8 Peterson ETM Gold Variant

Paper: White

ETM Gold Edition.

Label #4425746017

ETM Gold Foil Exclusive Edition. Garth Ennis script. Cover price $2.95.

Quantum and Woody (1997) 1R CGC 9.8 Retailer Review Variant

Paper: White

Retailer Review Copy

Label #4016816005

Black & White Preview copy of Quantum & Woody #1 by Christopher Priest & M.D. Bright.

Showcase 96 (1996) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4386896011

1st appearance Birds of Prey. Cover by Gary Frank & John Nyberg. Written by Jordan B. Gorfinkel, Jamie Delano and Scott Ciencin. Art by Jennifer Graves & Stan Woch, Wade Von Grawbadger and Alex Morrissey & Brian Garvey. Black Canary, Oracle and Lois Lane team up to shatter a slavery ring operating in Metropolis, run by a metahuman crimelord, in "Birds of a Feather"! (Note: Very early Birds of Prey story.) Plus, Deadman experiences the terrors of the life...on death row in "Mercy Killing"! And Lightray of the New Gods gets the shock of his immortal life when he finds a church devoted to him on the planet Earth in "Acts of God"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

Spider-Man Maximum Clonage Omega (1995) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4427342013

"The End of the Beginning!" Maximum Clonage Part 6 of 6. Script by Tom Lyle. Art by Robert Brown (pp. 1-24, breakdowns), Roy Burdine (pp. 25-38, breakdowns), Mark Bagley (pp. 39-42, breakdowns), Tom Lyle (pp. 43-48, breakdowns), Sam de la Rosa (pp. 1-27, finishes); Randy Emberlin (pp. 28-38, finishes); Al Milgrom (pp. 39-42, finishes); and Scott Hanna (pp. 43-48, finishes). Wraparound foil cover by Robert Brown and Terry Austin. Story continues from Spectacular Spider-Man 227. The situation has come down to this! Atop the Daily Bugle Building; the Amazing Spider-Man (aka Peter Parker), Mary Jane, the Scarlet Spider (aka Ben Reilly), and the Gwen Stacy clone lay it all on the line to eradicate the evil of the Jackal once and for all! Can the combined might and determination of the foursome, both the clones and the non-clones, finally silence the Jackal (and defuse his carrion virus bomb)? Or will Professor Miles Warren's devious alter-ego continue to haunt Peter and Ben and their loved ones forever? An epic conclusion! Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Scrier, and Spidercide. (Notes: Elements of the plot continue in Web of Spider-Man 128. Following the Maximum Clonage storyline; the Jackal, Spidercide, and Gwen Stacy clone exit the second clone saga. Printed on glossy paper. There are not any advertisements inside. This story was reprinted in 2010 in the trade paperback: Amazing Spider-Man The Complete Clone Saga Epic #4.) 48 pages. Cover price $4.95.

Star Wars Heir to the Empire (1995) 1D CGC 7.5 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4040807009

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Direct Edition. Written by Mike Baron. Art by Olivier Vatine and Fred Blanchard. Cover by Mathieu Lauffray. The tyranny has ended. But what will take its place? It is now five years after Return of the Jedi. Leia and Han are married and have shouldered heavy burdens in the government of the New Republic. And Luke Skywalker is the first in a hoped-for new line of Jedi Knights. But thousands of light-years away, the last of the Emperor's warlords, Grand Admiral Thrawn, has taken command of the remains of the Imperial fleet. Thrawn has made two vital discoveries that could destroy the Rebel Alliance's New Republic. The tale that emerges is a towering epic of action, invention, mystery, and a spectacle of galactic scale -- in short, a story that is worthy of the name Star Wars. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Star Wars X-Wing Rogue Squadron (1997) Wizard 1/2 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4215209014

Regular mail offer Wizard 1/2 Edition. Certificate of Authenticity. Yellow Title.

Superman Adventures (1996) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4428711004

Lex Luthor creates his own 'man of steel' to take on Superman in "Men of Steel." Script by Paul Dini, pencils by Rick Burchett, inks by Terry Austin. Wraparound cover with silver ink by Bruce Timm. Cover price $1.75.

Thunderbolts Prelude (1997) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3959424023

Special presentation of Hulk #449; The 1st appearance of the Thunderbolts. Cover price $1.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 329 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4418462008

Deluxe Edition. Cover by Joe Madureira and Tim Townsend. Precipice, script by Scott Lobdell, pencils by Joe Madureira, inks by Tim Townsend; In order to save the life of the dying Psylocke, Wolverine and Archangel seek out Gomurr the Ancient in order to obtain a potion that will save her life; Doc Strange shows up to take the mystic journey with them. Statement of ownership--average print run 621,133; average paid circulation 362,128. Marudeira cover pencils. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Wolverine (1997) Wizard 1/2 1AZ CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4399790020

Wizard 1/2 Edition. DOES NOT include Wizard Certificate of Authenticity. "Resolutions" by Ben Raab with art by Joe Phillips. Full color, 16 pages, slick paper stock.

X-Men Alpha (1995) 1A.D CGC 9.8 Madureira Chromium Variant

Paper: White

Label #4427342024

First Printing. Direct Edition. "Age of Apocalypse storyline". This is the first printing with a $3.95 cover price and a chromium cover. Written by Scott Lobdell, art by Cruz, cover by Joe Madureira. Cover price $3.95.

X-Men Alpha (1995) 1A.D CGC 9.8 Madureira Chromium Variant

Paper: White

Label #4427342025

First Printing. Direct Edition. "Age of Apocalypse storyline". This is the first printing with a $3.95 cover price and a chromium cover. Written by Scott Lobdell, art by Cruz, cover by Joe Madureira. Cover price $3.95.

X-Men Omega (1995) 1 CGC 9.8 Romita Jr. Variant

Paper: White

Label #4427342014

Wraparound chromium cover pencils by John Romita Jr., inks by Klaus Janson. Conclusion to "Age of Apocalypse" storyline, Endings, script by Scott Lobdell (plot) and Mark Waid (script), pencils by Roger Cruz, inks by Bud LaRosa, Tim Townsend, Karl Kesel, Harry Candelario, Scott Hanna, and Al Milgrom; Apocalypse has a captured Magneto at his citadel and a piece of the M'kaan crystal; His plan is for the X-men to walk into his trap so he can finish them once and for all. Meanwhile Cyclops and Jean Grey had liberated the pens (A detention center for low level mutants and humans that were constantly being experimented on by the dark Beast) and are attempting to get them out of New York; What they don't know is that Havok is sneaking along with escapees waiting for the perfect moment to strike. 52 pgs., full color. $3.95. Cover price $3.95.

X-Men Omega (1995) 1 CGC 9.8 Romita Jr. Variant

Paper: White

Label #4427342015

Wraparound chromium cover pencils by John Romita Jr., inks by Klaus Janson. Conclusion to "Age of Apocalypse" storyline, Endings, script by Scott Lobdell (plot) and Mark Waid (script), pencils by Roger Cruz, inks by Bud LaRosa, Tim Townsend, Karl Kesel, Harry Candelario, Scott Hanna, and Al Milgrom; Apocalypse has a captured Magneto at his citadel and a piece of the M'kaan crystal; His plan is for the X-men to walk into his trap so he can finish them once and for all. Meanwhile Cyclops and Jean Grey had liberated the pens (A detention center for low level mutants and humans that were constantly being experimented on by the dark Beast) and are attempting to get them out of New York; What they don't know is that Havok is sneaking along with escapees waiting for the perfect moment to strike. 52 pgs., full color. $3.95. Cover price $3.95.

X-Men Omega (1995) 1 CGC 9.0 Romita Jr. Variant

Paper: White

Label #4427342016

Wraparound chromium cover pencils by John Romita Jr., inks by Klaus Janson. Conclusion to "Age of Apocalypse" storyline, Endings, script by Scott Lobdell (plot) and Mark Waid (script), pencils by Roger Cruz, inks by Bud LaRosa, Tim Townsend, Karl Kesel, Harry Candelario, Scott Hanna, and Al Milgrom; Apocalypse has a captured Magneto at his citadel and a piece of the M'kaan crystal; His plan is for the X-men to walk into his trap so he can finish them once and for all. Meanwhile Cyclops and Jean Grey had liberated the pens (A detention center for low level mutants and humans that were constantly being experimented on by the dark Beast) and are attempting to get them out of New York; What they don't know is that Havok is sneaking along with escapees waiting for the perfect moment to strike. 52 pgs., full color. $3.95. Cover price $3.95.

X-Men Omega (1995) 1GOLD CGC 9.8 Romita Jr. Gold Variant

Paper: White

Label #4427342011

Gold Edition; says "Omega Gold" in indicia

X-Men Prime (1995) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4427342009

Direct Edition. Post Age of Apocalypse begins in "Racing the Night" by Scott Lobdell and Frank Nicieza script. Art by Bryan Hitch, Jeff Matsuda, Gary Frank, Mike McKone, Terry Dodson, Ben Herrera, and Paul Pelletier. Inks by Al Milgrom, P. Craig Russell, Cam Smith, Mark Farmer, Mark McKenna, Tom Palmer, Tim Townsend, and Hector Collazo. Chrome cover. Cover price $4.95.

X-Men Prime (1995) 1D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4427342010

Direct Edition. Post Age of Apocalypse begins in "Racing the Night" by Scott Lobdell and Frank Nicieza script. Art by Bryan Hitch, Jeff Matsuda, Gary Frank, Mike McKone, Terry Dodson, Ben Herrera, and Paul Pelletier. Inks by Al Milgrom, P. Craig Russell, Cam Smith, Mark Farmer, Mark McKenna, Tom Palmer, Tim Townsend, and Hector Collazo. Chrome cover. Cover price $4.95.