Auctions: comic books 1996-1998, graded by CGC

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) 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.

Dragon Ball Z Part 1 (1998) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Fourth Printing

Label #4424959016

1st printing. Story and Art by Akira Toriyama. As seen on the hit animated TV series! Printed right to left like authentic Japanese manga! Young Goku has grown up, and his years of training have made him one of Earth's ultimate warriors, if not the ultimate warrior. But the stakes are increasing as ever deadlier threats appear, including a super-powerful race from outer space that lives for the thrill of combat. Now Goku and his friends must put their very lives on the line in the utmost test of martial arts skill! Dragon Ball Z is pure action adrenaline, with battles of literally earth-shaking proportions! 32 pages, B&W. 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.

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.

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.

Spawn (1992 Image) 69D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4013574019

Direct Edition. Written by Todd McFarlane. Art by Greg Capullo, Todd McFarlane, and Chance Wolf. Cover by Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane. "Freaky!" Sam and Twitch discover the remains of Spawn, crucified and headless in a deep alley. When they attempt to remove the body, they find themselves between warring alley gangs. Just as Sam and Twitch gain control of the angry mass, the Freak takes Twitch hostage. During negotiations over the alley turf and Twitch's life, the worms, maggots, rats and flies revive the nectoplasmic master. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue is dedicated to Chris Carter. Cover price $1.95.

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.

Thrillkiller '62 (1998) 1 CGC 9.8 SS Brereton/Chaykin

Paper: White

Signed by Dan Brereton & Howard Chaykin on 8/10/19.

Label #2533425011

Elseworlds. Debuting a one-shot sequel to the popular Thrillkiller miniseries by the team of writer Howard Chaykin and artist Dan Brereton. Batgirl Barbara Gordon, still reeling from Dick Grayson's fate, has teamed up with renegade police detective Bruce Wayne, now known as Batman. But when the Joker returns to become the new crimelord of Gotham City, will Barbara's desire for revenge mean the end of the Dynamic Duo? Written by Howard Chaykin. Painted art and cover by Dan Brereton. FC, 48 pg. Prestige Format. Cover price $4.95.

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.

Werewolf by Night (1998 2nd Series) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4420620003

Somewhere South Of Heaven - Written by Paul Jenkins. Art and Wraparound Painted Cover by Leonardo Manco. The Strange Tales line expands as Jack Russell returns in this all-new, horrific ongoing series! Jack Russell knows the precise moment of his own damnation, the moment when dusk gives way to night and he experiences the terrifying transformation into a werewolf. Each time Jack undergoes the change, he experiences the briefest glimpse of Hell -- a glimpse that seems to last for an eternity. It's more than any man can bear, and so Jack seeks release before insanity claims him once and for all! Jack has sought anonymity in New York's lower East Side among the derelicts and tenements. With his condition worsening, he knows he must confront his curse. Searching through a book of arcane knowledge, he comes across a description of a demon who may control the wolf aspect in humans, but only if the person learns the demon's name and asks for release. With the demon's name hidden in the four corners of the netherworld, Jack's mission is clear. But he will soon discover that when you walk willingly into Hell, you may never come out! THE CHARACTERS: Jack Russell -- a man battling to overcome a family curse which transforms him into a wolf on nights of the full moon. It is his heroic struggle that forms the core of this series. Roxanna -- a successful freelance travel agent who loves Jack for his sense of humor and strength of character. Unaware of his dark secret, she supports and cares for him. Father Adobe -- a priest who will soon learn of Jack's lycanthropic curse. As much as Roxanna, Adobe will be a light in Jack's life...despite the fact that he can't seem to get Jack to attend Sunday services. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

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.