Auctions: comic books 1993-1995

2099 Unlimited (1993 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.8

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Label #4619158024

Direct Edition. Cover by Chris Wozniak. 1st app of Hulk 2099 in "Nothing Ever Changes," script by Evan Skolnik, pencils by Chris Wozniak, inks by Chris Ivy; Mutagen is planning on eliminating Homo-inferior; as he calls normal humans; for starters he chooses the hospital one of Spider-Mans friends is in; It is a long hard battle but Spidey is victorious in the end, though Mutagen does get away. Untitled story, script by Gerard Jones, art by Dwayne Turner; Hulk comes out of a six day anger binge to find that his current project at work has been reassigned due to his absence; While researching his next job he comes across evidence that leads him to discover a contract on Naomi. 68 pgs., full color. $3.95. Cover price $3.95.

2099 Unlimited (1993 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4619158021

Direct Edition. Cover by Chris Wozniak. 1st app of Hulk 2099 in "Nothing Ever Changes," script by Evan Skolnik, pencils by Chris Wozniak, inks by Chris Ivy; Mutagen is planning on eliminating Homo-inferior; as he calls normal humans; for starters he chooses the hospital one of Spider-Mans friends is in; It is a long hard battle but Spidey is victorious in the end, though Mutagen does get away. Untitled story, script by Gerard Jones, art by Dwayne Turner; Hulk comes out of a six day anger binge to find that his current project at work has been reassigned due to his absence; While researching his next job he comes across evidence that leads him to discover a contract on Naomi. 68 pgs., full color. $3.95. Cover price $3.95.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 685D CGC 9.8

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Label #3957486003

Direct Edition. Part 2 of the 8-part 'Funeral for a Friend,' continued from Adventures of Superman (1939) #498. Clark Kent is discovered missing in the wake of Superman's tragic battle with Doomsday while, in the Man of Steel's absence, Supergirl moves to take up his position as guardian of Metropolis. Continued in Superman The Man of Steel (1991) #20. Written by Roger Stern, with art by Jackson Guice and Denis Rodier. Cover by Guice. 36 pages, Full Color, $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 685D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4610955022

Direct Edition. Part 2 of the 8-part 'Funeral for a Friend,' continued from Adventures of Superman (1939) #498. Clark Kent is discovered missing in the wake of Superman's tragic battle with Doomsday while, in the Man of Steel's absence, Supergirl moves to take up his position as guardian of Metropolis. Continued in Superman The Man of Steel (1991) #20. Written by Roger Stern, with art by Jackson Guice and Denis Rodier. Cover by Guice. 36 pages, Full Color, $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 689N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3831676001

Newsstand Edition. The 'Reign of the Supermen' continues from Adventures of Superman (1939) #502. The Last Son of Krypton squares off against the Man of Steel for the right to be Superman. Continued in Superman The Man of Steel (1991) #24. All the Superman titles now use a new, upgraded color process that employs an increased color palette. Written by Roger Stern, with art by Jackson Guice and Denis Rodier. Cover by Ed Hannigan, Kerry Gammill and Guice. 36 pages, Full Color, $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 700A.D CGC 9.6 Guice Variant

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Label #4610955023

Standard Direct Edition. Fall of Metropolis part 1 of 5. Supergirl and Superboy appear. Pete Ross marries Lana Lang. Butch Guice cover and art; Curt Swan art; Murphy Anderson inks. 68 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.95.

Adventures of Cyclops and Phoenix (1994) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4644511006

Cover art by Gene Ha. Wish You Were Here!, script by Scott Lobdell, pencils by Gene Ha, inks by Al Vey; Scott and Jean are enjoying the first day of their honeymoon when they are pulled two thousand years into the future by Mother Askani; They arrive in time to witness Apocalypse' soldier, Ch'Vayre, as he infiltrates the last bastion of the Clan Asakni in order to wipe them all from the face of the earth for good; They find themselves in human bodies but Rachel uses her powers to allow them modified access to their mutant powers. 36 pgs. Cover price $2.95.

Adventures of Cyclops and Phoenix (1994) 2 CGC 9.8

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Label #4644511007

Cover art by Gene Ha. Tenure, script by Scott Lobdell, pencils by Gene Ha, inks by Al Vey and Terry Austin; For the past five years (albeit two thousand years in the future), Scott and Jean have been posing as the human couple Slym and Redd Dayspring as they strive to protect Scott's young son, Nathan Christopher, from Apocalypse while they train him to control the techno-organic virus that courses through his system; The couple arrive at Slym's hometown of Coast Crest but immediately receive unwanted attention from Apocalypse' guards who are stationed there; It is only the intervention of the severely disabled but powerful Prior Turrin that saves the trio from death; Scott and Jean join Turrin's human resistance movement. 36 pgs. Cover price $2.95.

Adventures of Superman (1987) 498 CGC 9.2

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Label #4644511008

Part 1 of the 8-part 'Funeral for a Friend,' continued from Superman (1987) #75: The DC Universe goes into mourning as the Man of Steel is pronounced dead and all of Metropolis prepares for life without Superman. Continued in Action Comics (1938 DC) #685. Written by Jerry Ordway, with art by Tom Grummett and Doug Hazlewood. Cover by Grummett and Hazlewood Cover price $1.25.

Adventures of Superman (1987) 500U CGC 9.0 Unbagged No Card

Paper: White

Collector's Edition.

Label #4657810002

Jerry Ordway script. This copy is not in original white polybag and does not include trading card. NOTE: Copies where the translucent sticker featuring Pa Kent's arm reaching out towards Superman have been removed will be graded in GD condition. Cover price $2.95.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 374D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4610966016

Direct Edition. "Murder on Parade" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Several days ago, Richard and Mary Parker experienced the upside of having a son who is a superhero. But today they experience the downside...in spades! Venom believes that the Parkers need protection from their web-slinging son! So, the Lethal Protector tries to kidnap them! But the amazing one won't let that happen without a fight! And what a fight it is! Venom and the wall-crawler battle from block to block for the same goal: saving the Parkers! Truly a bizarre twist! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Aunt May, Ben Urich, Joy Mercado, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Note: The letters page previews the cover to Amazing Spider-Man 375.) 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 389 CGC 9.0

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Label #4644511022

"The Faceless Man" Pursuit Part 4 of 4. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 112. The web-slinger's frenzied pursuit of the Chameleon is almost over! As the enraged wall-crawler corners his faceless foe inside Kraven's former estate. The crafty Chameleon tries his best to stop the spectacular one, but he is no match for the emotionally-charged Spider-Man! After his resounding victory, the web-slinger searches through the Chameleon's computer to discover the true mastermind behind his parents' resurrection! The shocking truth has an all too familiar green and purple tinge! Cameo appearance by Harry Osborn. Flashback cameos by Kraven the Hunter and the Richard Parker LMD. First $1.50 cover price. (Notes: This issue includes a full-page ad for the Hulk vs. Venom Special Edition (1994). This issue begins J.M. DeMatteis' one-and-a-half year run as the writer of the Amazing Spider-Man title. This issue also includes 3 Marvel Masterprints Spider-Man cards. The issue may or may not contain the cards now.) 44 pgs. Cover price $1.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 400A CGC 9.8 Embossed Gray

Paper: White

Die-Cut Cover/Newsstand Edition.

Label #4657040025

EMBOSSED GRAY OVERLAY COVER. Regular giant-size edition; Death of Aunt May in "The Gift." Script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. Scarlet Spider guest stars. Back-up story, "A Shock to the System." Script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by John Romita Jr., inks by John Romita Sr. (Story continues in Spider-Man 57.) Back-up story, "The Morning After." Plot by J.M. DeMatteis, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Tom Grummett, inks by Al Milgrom. Covers by Bagley/Mahlstedt. 72 pgs. Cover price $3.95.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 400A CGC 9.8 Embossed Gray

Paper: White

Die-Cut Cover.

Label #4660816004

EMBOSSED GRAY OVERLAY COVER. Regular giant-size edition; Death of Aunt May in "The Gift." Script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. Scarlet Spider guest stars. Back-up story, "A Shock to the System." Script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by John Romita Jr., inks by John Romita Sr. (Story continues in Spider-Man 57.) Back-up story, "The Morning After." Plot by J.M. DeMatteis, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Tom Grummett, inks by Al Milgrom. Covers by Bagley/Mahlstedt. 72 pgs. Cover price $3.95.

Angela (1994) 1D CGC 9.8

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Label #3806856014

Direct Edition. Cover art by Greg Capullo. Untitled Angela story, script by Neil Gaiman, art by Greg Capullo; Angela is charged with Treason for failing to kill Spawn. Angela pinup, art by Sean Parsons and Brad Gorby. 36 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

Aquaman Time and Tide (1993) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4645927012

The King of the Seas returns in this special miniseries by writer Peter David, taking a look back at his origins and his early career while laying the groundwork for his very exciting future! AQUAMAN: TIME AND TIDE begins with Aquaman's first encounter with surface world super-beings as the villainous Trickster commits a heist on the high seas. With the Flash (Barry Allen) in hot pursuit, their high-speed battle draws the attention of Aquaman, leading to the Sea King's own confrontation with Trickster. Written by Peter David, with art and cover by Kirk Jarvinen and Brad Vancata. Cover price $1.50.

Avengelyne (1995 Maximum 1st Series) 1A CGC 9.8 Stinsman Chromium

Paper: White

Chromium Edition.

Label #4578242016

This is the direct edition with Chromium cover. Cover pencils by John Stinsman, inks by Jonathan Sibal, Danny Miki, and Robert Heddon. Avengelyne, script by Rob Liefeld (story) and Robert Napton (script), pencils by John Stinsman, inks by Jonathan Sibal, Danny Miki, and Robert Heddon; Begins the story of Avengelyne, a beautiful, red-headed, fallen angel from God's Warhost who must live on Earth as a mortal and contend with the forces of Hell. 36 pgs. $3.50. Cover price $3.50.

Avengelyne Swimsuit Book (1995) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4453416018

Photo cover- red yellow background girl in black bikini sitting with hands on legs. Avengelyne model Cathy Christian Cover price $2.95.

Bartman (1993) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4630917013

This is the direct edition with Silver Foil Cover and Bartman poster insert. Cover pencils by Steve Vance, inks by Bill Morrison. Matt Groening discusses the Bart Philosophy. The Comic Cover Caper!, script by Cindy Vance (co-plot) and Steve Vance, pencils by Steve Vance (layouts) and Phil Ortiz, inks by Bill Morrison and Tim Bavington (additional inks); Bartman puts a stop to a comic book collector scam. Bart's 40 least favorite items. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Batman (1940) 492A FN+ 6.5 Jones

Signed by Kelly Jones. No autograph certification is included. Water spot.

KnightFall Part 1. The Mad Hatter invites Batman and Robin to a deadly tea party, while Bane contends with a nosy Film Freak in "Crossed Eyes and Dotty Teas." KnightFall continues in Detective Comics (1937- ) #659. Written by Doug Moench. Art by Norm Breyfogle. Cover by Kelley Jones. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

Batman (1940) 494 VF 8.0

Signed by Kelly Jones. No autograph certification is included.

KnightFall Part 5. The Joker and Cornelius Stirk go after Commissioner Gordon, but what goes around comes around as the Scarecrow tracks the Joker in "Night Terrors." KnightFall continues in Detective Comics (1937- ) #661. Written by Doug Moench. Pencils by Jim Aparo. Inks by Tom Mandrake. Cover by Kelley Jones. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

Batman (1940) 497 CGC 9.8 Direct Variant 1st Printing

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Label #1488043009

Direct Edition with Overlay cover. Bane breaks Batman's back in Batman KnightFall Part 11. Home turf does not prove an advantage when Bane breaks Batman's back in the Batcave in "The Broken Bat." KnightFall continues in Detective Comics (1937- ) #664. Written by Doug Moench. Pencils by Jim Aparo. Inks by Dick Giordano. Cover by Kelley Jones. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

Batman (1940) 497 CGC 9.6 Direct Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4665284010

Direct Edition with Overlay cover. Bane breaks Batman's back in Batman KnightFall Part 11. Home turf does not prove an advantage when Bane breaks Batman's back in the Batcave in "The Broken Bat." KnightFall continues in Detective Comics (1937- ) #664. Written by Doug Moench. Pencils by Jim Aparo. Inks by Dick Giordano. Cover by Kelley Jones. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

Batman (1940) 500B CGC 9.6 Die-Cut Variant

Paper: White

Collector's Edition.

Label #4665284002

THIS COMIC IS NOT POLYBAGGED. Wraparound die-cut cover by Joe Quesada & Kevin Nowlan. KnightFall Part 19. The concluding chapter of KnightFall finds Batman (Jean-Paul Valley) determined to break Bane the way the villain broke his predecessor in "Dark Angel." Nightwing cameo. Written by Doug Moench. Art for Chapter 1 ("The Fall") by Jim Aparo & Terry Austin. Art for Chapter 2 ("The Descent") by Mike Manley. Comes with 2 postcards: 'Classic Batman' by Jim Aparo and 'The New Batman' by Mike Manley. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $3.95.

Batman Adventures (1992 1st Series) 5 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4550401019

"Riot Act II." Batman and Robin race against the clock to combat the illiteracy disease that is plaguing Gotham City. Based on Batman The Animated Series. Written by Martin Pasko and Kelley Puckett. Pencils by Brad Rader, inks by Rick Burchett. Cover by Mike Parobeck. Cover price $1.25.

Batman Adventures (1992 1st Series) 12D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1254733006

Direct Edition. 1st appearance of Harley Quinn in a comic book. "Batgirl: Day One." Barbara Gordon attends a costume party dressed as Batgirl. Unfortunately, Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn also decide to show up. Based on Batman The Animated Series. Script by Kelley Puckett, pencils by Mike Parobeck, inks by Rick Burchett. Cover by Parobeck. Cover price $1.25.

Batman Adventures (1992 1st Series) 12D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4216806020

Direct Edition. 1st appearance of Harley Quinn in a comic book. "Batgirl: Day One." Barbara Gordon attends a costume party dressed as Batgirl. Unfortunately, Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn also decide to show up. Based on Batman The Animated Series. Script by Kelley Puckett, pencils by Mike Parobeck, inks by Rick Burchett. Cover by Parobeck. Cover price $1.25.

Batman Adventures Holiday Special (1995) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4646301023

Cover by Bruce Timm. Stories by Paul Dini with Bruce Timm and Ronnie Del Carmen. Art by Bruce Timm, Ronnie Del Carmen, Kevin Altieri & Butch Lukic, Dan Riba and Glen Murakami. December in Gotham City -- that's the theme of THE BATMAN ADVENTURES HOLIDAY SPECIAL, a 64-page one-shot special featuring five thrilling, funny or touching yuletide stories by a slew of creators from The Adventures of Batman & Robin, the hit cartoon from Warner Bros. Animation. Emmy award-winning writer/producer Paul Dini writes all five stories. Art for the lead feature "Jolly Ol' St. Nicholas," featuring Detective Harvey Bullock teaming with Batgirl in a tense battle against Clayface, is by director/producer Bruce Timm, Dini's collaborator on the Eisner and Harvey Award-winning THE BATMAN ADVENTURES: MAD LOVE. Also in the Special, artist Ronnie Del Carmen illustrates "The Harley and the Ivy," a tale of Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy in which the duo kidnaps millionaire Bruce Wayne so they can go on an unlimited shopping spree. A madcap New Year's Eve with the Joker is the subject of "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?", the story pencilled by director Kevin Altieri, while elsewhere, Batman and Commissioner Gordon take time out to share some New Year's cheer in "Should Old Acquaintance Be Forgot," with art by director Dan Riba. And the icing of Gotham City is just the beginning of the poignant Mr. Freeze story "White Christmas," illustrated by artist Glen Murakami. 64 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

Batman Adventures Mad Love (1994) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0238480002

Story by Paul Dini, art by Bruce Timm. Featuring the origin of the Joker's girlfriend, Harley Quinn. This is the 1st Printing, which has a black cover and a playing card in the lower right corner with "Mad Love" in red letters. Cover price $3.95.

Batman Legends of the Dark Knight (1989) 60 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4665283012

KnightQuest: The Search. Quarry, Part 2 of 3. Asp, continuing to turn Shondra Kinsolving's healing skills into a murdering weapon, threatens to kill four more heads of state unless his demands are met. Fearing that Bruce Wayne will also be one of Asp's victims, Alfred attempts to enlist the help of Batman...but the Dark Knight, consumed in his own violent agenda in Gotham City, is reluctant to come to his predecessor's aid. Written by Dennis O'Neil, with art by Eduardo Barreto. Painted cover by Norm Breyfogle. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.75.

Batman Legends of the Dark Knight (1989) 61 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4665283013

KnightQuest: The Search. Quarry, Part 3 of 3. While Batman is decoyed from coming to his predecessor's aid, Bruce Wayne is captured by Benedict Asp on Santa Prisca during a raging hurricane...meaning Wayne is on his own against Asp and his men as he tries to stop an assassination at the hands of Shondra Kinsolving. Written by Dennis O'Neil, with art by Eduardo Barreto. Painted cover by Norm Breyfogle. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.75.

Batman Legends of the Dark Knight (1989) 64 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4665283015

Batman follows a young fugitive into his own personal hell, where reality may be a matter of conjecture, with the Dark Knight as his relentless adversary. Written by Jamie Delano, with art and cover by Chris Bachalo and Mark Pennington. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.95.

Batman Legends of the Dark Knight (1989) 66 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4665283001

Going Sane, Part 2 of 4. Unable to cope with his victory over the Dark Knight, the Joker's mind finally snaps...back to sanity! Now, Having completely blocked out all memory of his criminal past, ordinary Gotham City citizen 'Joe Kerr' begins his life anew, going so far as falling in love. But his longtime insanity may not remain submerged for long, as Kerr becomes locked in a terrifying battle against his own divided mind. Written by J.M. DeMatteis, with art and cover by Joe Staton and Steve Mitchell. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.95.

Batman Legends of the Dark Knight (1989) 67 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4665283014

Going Sane, Part 3 of 4. Recovering from a nearly lethal attack by his archnemesis, Batman resumes his search for the Joker. But the trail leads the Dark Knight unexpectedly to Joseph Kerr, a contented, well-adjusted man who seems too utterly sane to be the maniac Batman seeks. Written by J.M. DeMatteis, with art and cover by Joe Staton and Steve Mitchell. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.95.

Batman Legends of the Dark Knight (1989) 68 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4665283002

Going Sane, Part 4 of 4. Batman returns to action in full force, and it triggers the destruction of the Joker's brief return to sanity. The great game against the Dark Knight resumes with manic ferocity as the Joker tries to make certain that this time Batman stays dead. Written by J.M. DeMatteis, with art and cover by Joe Staton and Steve Mitchell. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.95.

Batman Legends of the Dark Knight (1989) 69 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4665283003

Criminals, Part 1 of 2. Savage crimes are being committed in Gotham City...seemingly by men already on Death Row, with one suspect executed years ago. Batman goes undercover into Blackgate prison as an inmate and becomes caught between killer prisoners and corrupt guards. Written by Steven Grant, with art and cover by Mike Zeck. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.95.

Batman Mask of the Phantasm (1993) 1A CGC 9.8 Timm

Paper: White

Prestige Format.

Label #4646301024

Deluxe Edition, $4.95 cover, Deluxe style. Written by Kelley Puckett. Art by Mike Parobeck and Rick Burchett. Cover by Bruce Timm. Has Bruce Wayne finally found love? Meanwhile, a new vigilante in Gotham has Batman running in circles as he takes out members of a crime family, and when the Joker gets things get cranked up to eleven! The official comics adaptation of the Warner Bros. animated movie. 6.75-in. x 10.25-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $4.95.

Batman Mask of the Phantasm (1993) 1A CGC 9.6 Timm

Paper: White

Prestige Format

Label #3740262006

Deluxe Edition, $4.95 cover, Deluxe style. Written by Kelley Puckett. Art by Mike Parobeck and Rick Burchett. Cover by Bruce Timm. Has Bruce Wayne finally found love? Meanwhile, a new vigilante in Gotham has Batman running in circles as he takes out members of a crime family, and when the Joker gets things get cranked up to eleven! The official comics adaptation of the Warner Bros. animated movie. 6.75-in. x 10.25-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $4.95.

Batman Shadow of the Bat (1992) 35D CGC 9.6 Austin Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4665284008

Part 2 of the 4-part 'Troika,' continued from Batman (1940) #515. A new era is under way for the Dark Knight, with the return of Bruce Wayne as Batman in a new costume! Batman's war against the renegade Russians seeking to take over Gotham's underworld escalates in a brutal battle with Colonel Vega. Continues in Detective Comics (1937- ) #682. Written by Alan Grant, with art by the new regular art team of Barry Kitson and Ray McCarthy. #35A multilevel embossed, spot-varnished cover by Kitson and Terry Austin. New Format. Cover price $2.95.

Batman Spawn War Devil (1994) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4188672009

This is the team-up fans everywhere have been demanding. Batman enters a deadly web of violence and horror when he encounters the mysterious Spawn, an enemy of evil as grim and menacing as the Dark Knight himself. Driven by strange visions, Spawn has come to Gotham City in search of clues to his lost life. Worlds collide as Batman and Spawn clash in a ferocious battle. But a puzzling rash of disappearing bodies and the sudden arrival of the living dead draw the cowled crusaders into a madman's sinister scheme. Someone in Gotham City is working to hasten the Devil's War - a conflagration that Spawn must avoid at all costs. And if Batman and Spawn can't join forces against their common enemy, Spawn's soul is lost...and Gotham City is doomed! Written by Alan Grant, Doug Moench and Chuck Dixon, with art and wraparound cover by Klaus Janson. Prestige Format. Cover price $4.95.

Batman Spawn War Devil (1994) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4135054012

This is the team-up fans everywhere have been demanding. Batman enters a deadly web of violence and horror when he encounters the mysterious Spawn, an enemy of evil as grim and menacing as the Dark Knight himself. Driven by strange visions, Spawn has come to Gotham City in search of clues to his lost life. Worlds collide as Batman and Spawn clash in a ferocious battle. But a puzzling rash of disappearing bodies and the sudden arrival of the living dead draw the cowled crusaders into a madman's sinister scheme. Someone in Gotham City is working to hasten the Devil's War - a conflagration that Spawn must avoid at all costs. And if Batman and Spawn can't join forces against their common enemy, Spawn's soul is lost...and Gotham City is doomed! Written by Alan Grant, Doug Moench and Chuck Dixon, with art and wraparound cover by Klaus Janson. Prestige Format. Cover price $4.95.

Batman Sword of Azrael (1992) 4 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4665284009

Azrael. Batman. The demon Biis...their three-way conflict ends in a fiery cataclysm beneath an oil refinery in the Southwestern USA. What emerges are two new allies, separated by a shadow of violence, bound by a shared secret...the identity of the man behind the Dark Knight's mask! The conclusion to this miniseries leads into Batman (1940) #488. Written by Dennis O'Neil, with art and cover by Joe Quesada and Kevin Nowlan. New Format. Cover price $1.75.

Beavis and Butt-Head (1994) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3880453024

First Printing. Direct Edition. Cover art by Rick Parker. Dental Hygiene Dilemma - Fart One, script by Mike Lackey, art by Rick Parker; Beavis and Butt-Head visit a yam-stuffed Maxi-Mart where they have an altercation with the clerk. The Punisher Parody one-pager. An advertisement for the Swedish band "Entombed" and the new limited-edition version of their "Wolverine Blues" CD. Dental Hygiene Dilemma - Part Two. Silver ink cover, first printing. Devil Dinosaur parody. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Bloodshot (1993 1st Series) 0 CGC 9.8 Quesada Chrome Variant

Paper: White

Label #4645927006

Chrome cover. Cover by Joe Quesada (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks). Family Blood, script and pencils by Kevin VanHook, inks by Dick Giordano; The origin of Bloodshot revealed!; Who is Angelo Mortalli and how did he end up in the grip of Iwatsu Industries and Project Rising Spirit?; Guest appearances by the Eternal Warrior and the Geomancer. 36 pgs., full color. $3.50. Cover price $3.50.

Bloodshot (1993 1st Series) 7 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1256908005

Bloodshot continues to search for the cause of two airline disasters. He finds himself at odds with the Weaponeer's enforcer, Ninjak, who is searching for the same answers, but for different reasons. "The Unkindest Cut of All" is written by Kevin VanHook, with art by Don Perlin and John Dixon. Characters: Bloodshot; Cinder; Glyder; Ninjak [Colin King]; Murdock. Cover by Don Perlin and John Dixon. Cover price $2.25.

Breed (1994) 1A CBCS 9.0 Starlin

Paper: White

Label #22-069BD64-002

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Cover by Jim Starlin. Standard edition. Untitled story, script and art by Jim Starlin; Raymond Stoner is born, grows up, goes to Nam; In Nam he discovers the Breed power inside him. Card to collect the stamps for the Bravura Gold Stamp program; directions for the contest. Tom Mason's column and an interview with Jim Stalin. 48 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Breed (1994) 1A CBCS 8.5 Starlin

Paper: White

Label #19-2AF890E-006

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Cover by Jim Starlin. Standard edition. Untitled story, script and art by Jim Starlin; Raymond Stoner is born, grows up, goes to Nam; In Nam he discovers the Breed power inside him. Card to collect the stamps for the Bravura Gold Stamp program; directions for the contest. Tom Mason's column and an interview with Jim Stalin. 48 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Breed (1994) 1A CBCS 7.5 Starlin

Paper: White

Label #25-310C04E-015

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Cover by Jim Starlin. Standard edition. Untitled story, script and art by Jim Starlin; Raymond Stoner is born, grows up, goes to Nam; In Nam he discovers the Breed power inside him. Card to collect the stamps for the Bravura Gold Stamp program; directions for the contest. Tom Mason's column and an interview with Jim Stalin. 48 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Cable (1993 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4531574007

Gold foil cover. Cover art by Art Thibert. Rocks and Waves, script by Fabian Nicieza, pencils by Art Thibert, inks by Art Thibert, Trevor Scott, Dan Panosian, Danny Miki, and Al Milgrom; Kane is stranded in Cable's future and learns all he can about the mysterious Askani leader; Cable returns and informs the Clan Chosen that they must destroy a time displacement machine located in Niagra Falls; Kane has hopes that the machine can send him home before it is destroyed. 52 pgs. $3.50. Cover price $3.50.

Cheryl Blossom (1995 Archie 1st Series) 1 VF+ 8.5

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Henry Scarpelli. "Hot Fun in the Summertime," script by Dan Parent, pencils by Dan DeCarlo and Dan Parent, inks by Rudy Lapick; Origin of Cheryl starring Archie Andrews, Jughead Jones, Reggie Mantle, Betty Cooper, Veronica Lodge, Jason Blossom (Cheryl's brother), Roscoe (the head lifeguard), Clifford Blossom, and Mrs. Blossom. Cheryl Blossom's Fashion Pag, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.