Auctions: comic books 1995

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

Paper: White

Die-Cut Cover.

Label #4273250025

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 Super Special (1995) 1D VF 8.0

Direct Edition. PLANET OF THE SYMBIOTES: Part 1 of 5. The origin of the symbiotes begins in this 64-page flip book! When an alien menace threatens Earth, Spidey and Venom know their only hope lies in one place: the planet that spawned the symbiotes! This sizzling story arc (continued in the Spider-Man, Venom, Spectacular Spider-Man and Web of Spider-Man Super Specials) finally reveals the secrets behind the origin and the powers of the symbiotes! This frenzied 5-parter stars Spider-Man, Scarlet Spider, Venom and Carnage! Written by David Michelinie. Art by Dave Hoover and Ralph Cabrera. Fifth ink cover by Steve Lightle. On the flip side: the Scarlet Spider swings into solo action! Written by Terry Kavanagh and Mike Lackey. Art by Phil Gosier, Greg Adams and Tom Christopher. Cover price $3.95.

Angela (1994) 2N VF 8.0

Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Greg Capullo. Untitled Angela story, script by Neil Gaiman, pencils by Greg Capullo, inks by Mark Pennington; Beginning of love affair between Spawn and Angela. Angela pinup. 36 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

Animaniacs (1995) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4538108006

Stories by Amy Weingartner, Dave King and Bobbi JG Weiss. Art by Neal Sternecky, George Wildman, Scott McRae and Richard Maurizio. Doing what they do best, Yakko, Wakko, Dot and all their crazy cartoon cohorts romp through one nutty narrative after another. This time around, Pinky and the Brain concoct another ridiculous plan to take over the world in "Global Disorder" -- a scheme that somehow involves leather pants, laughing gas and the United Nations. On top of that, the Warner brothers and their Warner sister, Dot, lend a hand to Christopher Columbus in discovering...California? Don't miss..."1492 the True Story"! Also featuring: "Ice Cream of Genie"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Astro City (1995 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2102026019

There's very little rest in a day for Samaritan, who must juggle a secret identity, a day job and his duties as a hero in "In Dreams." Appearances by Quarrel, Cleopatra, Black Rapier, N-Forcer, M.P.H., Beautie, Living Nightmare. Script by Kurt Busiek, art by Brent Anderson. Cover by Alex Ross. Centerspread of Ross' cover art. Back cover features Samaritan 'character gallery' by Ross. Cover price $2.25.

Astro City (1995 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3762757013

There's very little rest in a day for Samaritan, who must juggle a secret identity, a day job and his duties as a hero in "In Dreams." Appearances by Quarrel, Cleopatra, Black Rapier, N-Forcer, M.P.H., Beautie, Living Nightmare. Script by Kurt Busiek, art by Brent Anderson. Cover by Alex Ross. Centerspread of Ross' cover art. Back cover features Samaritan 'character gallery' by Ross. Cover price $2.25.

Astro City (1995 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3897954017

There's very little rest in a day for Samaritan, who must juggle a secret identity, a day job and his duties as a hero in "In Dreams." Appearances by Quarrel, Cleopatra, Black Rapier, N-Forcer, M.P.H., Beautie, Living Nightmare. Script by Kurt Busiek, art by Brent Anderson. Cover by Alex Ross. Centerspread of Ross' cover art. Back cover features Samaritan 'character gallery' by Ross. Cover price $2.25.

Astro City (1995 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1620478038

There's very little rest in a day for Samaritan, who must juggle a secret identity, a day job and his duties as a hero in "In Dreams." Appearances by Quarrel, Cleopatra, Black Rapier, N-Forcer, M.P.H., Beautie, Living Nightmare. Script by Kurt Busiek, art by Brent Anderson. Cover by Alex Ross. Centerspread of Ross' cover art. Back cover features Samaritan 'character gallery' by Ross. Cover price $2.25.

Astro City (1995 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1291078008

There's very little rest in a day for Samaritan, who must juggle a secret identity, a day job and his duties as a hero in "In Dreams." Appearances by Quarrel, Cleopatra, Black Rapier, N-Forcer, M.P.H., Beautie, Living Nightmare. Script by Kurt Busiek, art by Brent Anderson. Cover by Alex Ross. Centerspread of Ross' cover art. Back cover features Samaritan 'character gallery' by Ross. Cover price $2.25.

Astro City (1995 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3852346002

There's very little rest in a day for Samaritan, who must juggle a secret identity, a day job and his duties as a hero in "In Dreams." Appearances by Quarrel, Cleopatra, Black Rapier, N-Forcer, M.P.H., Beautie, Living Nightmare. Script by Kurt Busiek, art by Brent Anderson. Cover by Alex Ross. Centerspread of Ross' cover art. Back cover features Samaritan 'character gallery' by Ross. Cover price $2.25.

Batman Forever (1995 DC) Movie Adaptation 0AU CGC 9.8 Hanley Unbagged Variant

Paper: White

Prestige Format.

Label #4699312004

Unbagged Prestige Format painted cover by John Hanley. The film Batman Forever is directed by Joel Schumacher and stars Val Kilmer as Batman, Tommy Lee Jones as Two-Face, Jim Carrey as the Riddler, Chris O'Donnell as Robin and Nicole Kidman as criminal psychologist Dr. Chase Meridian. The BATMAN FOREVER MOVIE ADAPTATION is a tour de force of crimebusting action and sinister intrigue, written by Batman legend Dennis O'Neil, with art by Michael Dutkiewicz and Scott Hanna. 68 pages. $5.95 cover. White title, Batmobile on cover. Cover price $5.95.

Batman Forever (1995 DC) Movie Adaptation 0AU CGC 9.8 Hanley Unbagged Variant

Paper: White

Prestige Format.

Label #4699312003

Unbagged Prestige Format painted cover by John Hanley. The film Batman Forever is directed by Joel Schumacher and stars Val Kilmer as Batman, Tommy Lee Jones as Two-Face, Jim Carrey as the Riddler, Chris O'Donnell as Robin and Nicole Kidman as criminal psychologist Dr. Chase Meridian. The BATMAN FOREVER MOVIE ADAPTATION is a tour de force of crimebusting action and sinister intrigue, written by Batman legend Dennis O'Neil, with art by Michael Dutkiewicz and Scott Hanna. 68 pages. $5.95 cover. White title, Batmobile on cover. Cover price $5.95.

Batman vs. the Incredible Hulk (1995) 1REP FN+ 6.5 2nd Printing

Comic-sized gold reprint edition. Reprints the 1981 treasury edition in standard comic book format. NOTE: This is the 2nd printing of this reprint edition. Cover price $3.95.

Dawn (1995) 2LTD.SIGNED VF/NM 9.0 Linsner Signed Variant

Mystery Book Edition. Signed by Joseph Michael Linsner and limited to 5,000 copies. Includes "Mystery Book" certificate of authenticity.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 682A CGC 9.8 Nolan

Paper: White

Collector's Edition.

Label #4698016013

Embossed cover, Part 3 of the 4-part 'Troika': A new era is underway for the Dark Knight, with the return of Bruce Wayne as Batman in a new costume, crossing swords with Romana as the Troika's hold on Gotham's underworld tightens. Continued from Batman Shadow of the Bat (1992) #35. Concludes in Robin (1993-2009) #14. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Graham Nolan and Scott Hanna. Cover 682A by Nolan and Terry Austin. Cover 682B by Nolan and Hanna. 36 pgs. 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.

Ghost in the Shell (1995) 1 FN/VF 7.0

Written by Masamune Shirow. Art by Shirow Masamune. The beautiful and deadly Major Kusanagi and her crack team of Internal Affairs operatives are sent to investigate a government factory with questionable labor practices, but the factory is ready to defend itself! All in a day's work, except this time, the major and her team aren't sure if they will still have jobs when -- or if -- they return! Cover price $3.95.

Junkwaffel TPB (1994 Fantagraphics) 2-1ST VG/FN 5.0

Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Softcover, 8.5" x 11", 80 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Justice League America (1987) 104 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4660229005

The Worm returns! While battling for his life and that of Crimson Fox, Metamorpho shocks everyone with the toughest decision of his life. Written by Gerard Jones, with art by Scott Kolins and Ken Branch. Cover by Chuck Wojtkiewicz. Cover price $1.75.

Lady Death Between Heaven and Hell (1995) 1A CGC 9.8 Hughes Chromium

Paper: White

1st cover 9.4, interior cover 9.8. Double Cover.

Label #0186903002

Chromium Cover Cover price $2.75.

Lady Rawhide (1995 1st Series) 3 FN/VF 7.0

It Can't Happen Here: Part 3 of 5 - Written by Don McGregor. Art by Mike Mayhew & Jimmy Palmiotti. Cover by Adam Hughes. When Lady Rawhide sees Dona Antonia attacked by her husband, Don Rafael Carmelo, she dramatically intervenes to stop him. Instead of receiving any gratitude, Lady Rawhide's attacked and almost killed by Dona Antonia herself! Then things go from bad to worse for Lady Rawhide! Her secret identity is threatened when attempting to slip back to the Carmelos' ranchero, for the entire staff of the ranchero is awake and alert and searching for her. Complicating things further is the fact that her actions have suddenly imperiled Nikolai, the Russian she rescued from the vengeful mob. Plus: "A Bad Girl by Any Other Name: Part 3" article by Don McGregor. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

Last Avengers Story (1995) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0052158002

"The Last Avengers Story" Part 1 of 2. Script by Peter David. Art by Ariel Olivetti. Painted cover by Ariel Olivetti. Time has marched on for Earth's Mightiest Heroes and many of the well-known avengers from the silver and bronze ages have moved into retirement or sadly fallen in battle. But many of the avengers' old villains are still around and in one fell swoop they destroy the current avengers with a nuclear weapon. After Ultron-59 threatens Hank Pym and the Wasp, Hank knows that he must try to round up the old avengers and any other available heroes for one final battle; even though most of them are no longer as powerful as they once were. Fortunately, Cannonball, the Human Torch, Bombshell, Hotshot, and She-Hulk's daughter answer Hank's call to muster; while Mockingbird declines, and Hawkeye and Mr. Fantastic cannot help due to permanent disabilities. However, before Hank is ready to engage Ultron, Kang, Oddball, and the Grim Reaper; he must add one more former avenger to his team...the Vision! Will a group of middle age heroes be able to recapture the magic and score a most improbable victory? (Notes: Two-issue miniseries. Squarebound binding with acetate cover over the painted cover. Marvel alterniverse logo in the upper left corner. No advertisements inside.) 48 pages Cover price $5.95.

Last Avengers Story (1995) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0232785005

"The Last Avengers Story" Part 1 of 2. Script by Peter David. Art by Ariel Olivetti. Painted cover by Ariel Olivetti. Time has marched on for Earth's Mightiest Heroes and many of the well-known avengers from the silver and bronze ages have moved into retirement or sadly fallen in battle. But many of the avengers' old villains are still around and in one fell swoop they destroy the current avengers with a nuclear weapon. After Ultron-59 threatens Hank Pym and the Wasp, Hank knows that he must try to round up the old avengers and any other available heroes for one final battle; even though most of them are no longer as powerful as they once were. Fortunately, Cannonball, the Human Torch, Bombshell, Hotshot, and She-Hulk's daughter answer Hank's call to muster; while Mockingbird declines, and Hawkeye and Mr. Fantastic cannot help due to permanent disabilities. However, before Hank is ready to engage Ultron, Kang, Oddball, and the Grim Reaper; he must add one more former avenger to his team...the Vision! Will a group of middle age heroes be able to recapture the magic and score a most improbable victory? (Notes: Two-issue miniseries. Squarebound binding with acetate cover over the painted cover. Marvel alterniverse logo in the upper left corner. No advertisements inside.) 48 pages Cover price $5.95.

Last Avengers Story (1995) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0232785006

"The Last Avengers Story" Part 2 of 2. Script by Peter David. Art by Ariel Olivetti. Painted wraparound cover by Ariel Olivetti. Time is running out on Hank Pym's quest to find more heroes for the final desperate battle vs. Kang, Ultron-59, Oddball, and the Grim Reaper. Only Tommy, the son of the Vision and the Scarlet Witch, elects to join Hank's cause. Sadly, the Vision still distraught over the tragic death of his wife years ago chooses to ignore Hank's plea. So the Avengers' last roster for battle is set: Cannonball, Bombshell, Hotshot, Jessie Wingfoot, Tommy, Hank, the Wasp, and the Human Torch. When the cataclysmic confrontation kicks off in Greenwich Village, Kang and Ultron-59 quickly gain the upper hand. Cannonball, Jessie, and Hotshot are among the first heroes to fall mortally wounded. And with just the aging heroes and Tommy left standing, hope and optimism give way to gloom and despair. But many times in their glorious history, the Avengers have come back from the brink! And when Hawkeye, Mockingbird, and the Vision enter the fray, momentum begins to shift! Can Earth's Mightiest Heroes turn back the clock and snatch victory from the jaws of defeat? Avengers Assemble! Cameo appearances by Captain America, Doctor Strange, and Peter Parker. (Notes: Two-issue miniseries. Squarebound binding with acetate cover over the painted cover. Marvel alterniverse logo in the upper left corner. No advertisements inside. This two-part story was reprinted in 1996 in the trade paperback: The Last Avengers Story.) 48 pages. Cover price $5.95.

Lobo Bounty Hunting for Fun and Profit (1995) 1A CGC 9.8 Bisley 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4689555025

1st Printing - In this one-shot, Lobo reaches right out of the comics page and selects a fanboy from the audience to be his prime student in a demonstration of bounty hunting, Lobo style. Written by Alan Grant, with art by Kieron Dwyer, Kevin O'Neill, Martin Emond, Frank Gomez and Robert McCallum. Painted cover by Simon Bisley. Suggested for Mature Readers. Prestige Format. Cover price $4.95. Cover price $4.95.

Punisher War Journal (1988 1st Series) 75 VF 8.0

Cover art by Mark Texeira. Final Entry: Conclusion!, script by Steven Grant and Chuck Dixon, pencils by Hugh Haynes, inks by Scott Koblish, Peter Palmiotti, Don Hudson, and Rodney Ramos; Lynn is revealed to be the new Punisher, tries to get the Punisher War Journal, and goes to Payback for assistance. 52 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Ruins (1995) 2D VF+ 8.5

Direct Edition. Fully-painted, 32-page Marvel Alterniverse title! Marvels photojournalist Phil Sheldon is dying--dying to prove the Age of Heroes went wrong! Writer Warren Ellis and artists Cliff and Terese Nielsen focus on the modern Marvel characters, like Mystique and Magneto! Based on Marvels. Acetate outer cover. Cover price $4.95.

Ruins (1995) 2D VF- 7.5

Direct Edition. Fully-painted, 32-page Marvel Alterniverse title! Marvels photojournalist Phil Sheldon is dying--dying to prove the Age of Heroes went wrong! Writer Warren Ellis and artists Cliff and Terese Nielsen focus on the modern Marvel characters, like Mystique and Magneto! Based on Marvels. Acetate outer cover. Cover price $4.95.

Spider-Man 2099 (1992 1st Series) 35B.D VF 8.0

Direct Edition. "Spider-Man vs. Venom" cover, one of two covers. Cover pencils by Rick Leonardi, inks by Al Williamson. Blood from a Stone, script by Peter David, pencils by Andrew Wildman, inks by Stephen Baskerville; Miguel considers the offers, and learns that Stone has been shot; Venom appears and tries to kill Stone, only to be distracted by Spider-Man. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Spider-Man and Batman (1995) 1D NM- 9.2

Direct Edition. "Disordered Minds!" Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Mark Bagley, Scott Hanna, and Mark Farmer. Two of comic's biggest icons must team-up to take down two of their craziest villains. Can Batman, the Dark Knight Detective, and the Amazing Spider-Man set aside their differences long enough to stop the maniacal machinations of the psychotic Carnage and the Joker, Clown Prince of Crime? Squarebound edition with embossed cover. Cover price $5.95.

Spider-Man and Batman (1995) 1D FN/VF 7.0

Direct Edition. "Disordered Minds!" Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Mark Bagley, Scott Hanna, and Mark Farmer. Two of comic's biggest icons must team-up to take down two of their craziest villains. Can Batman, the Dark Knight Detective, and the Amazing Spider-Man set aside their differences long enough to stop the maniacal machinations of the psychotic Carnage and the Joker, Clown Prince of Crime? Squarebound edition with embossed cover. Cover price $5.95.

Spider-Man Maximum Clonage Alpha (1995) 1 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4319755019

"...And the Jackal cries, "Death!" Maximum Clonage Part 1 of 6. Guest-starring the New Warriors. Plot by Tom DeFalco. Script by Todd Dezago. Pencils by Ron Lim. Inks by Al Milgrom. Wraparound acetate cover by Ron Lim and Terry Austin. Marveldom is in a state of shock after the stunning revelation in Spectacular Spider-Man 226 that Peter Parker is the Spider-Clone! Wow, where does the web-slinger go from here? Meanwhile in Springville, Pennsylvania; the Jackal releases his new and improved Carrion virus and kills the city's entire population! As news of the massacre spreads, the Scarlet Spider and the New Warriors rush to the keystone state! But so does Spidercide! In a forest just outside of town, the confusing battle takes place! The New Warriors vs. Spidercide vs. the Scarlet Spider! Can Ben Reilly convince the warriors that he's on their side before Spidercide escapes? And back in New York City, the wall-crawler climbs to the top of the Empire State Building and bumps into...the Jackal! Story continues in Web of Spider-Man 127. First appearance of Rafael Carago (aka Helix). Cameo appearances by Kaine, Mary Jane Watson, Walter Rosen, and the Punisher. New Warriors Lineup: Firestar, Justice, Powerpax, Speedball, and Turbo. (Notes: Elements of the plot crossover with New Warriors 61. Printed on glossy paper. There are not any advertisements inside.) 48 pages. Cover price $4.95.

Spider-Man Maximum Clonage Omega (1995) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4319755020

"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 Boba Fett Bounty on Bar-Kooda (1995) 1D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition. Written by John Wagner. Art and cover by Cam Kennedy. Bounty on Bar-Kooda - He is the one man who delivered Han Solo to both Darth Vader and Jabba the Hutt. Across the galaxy, the most-wanted criminals shudder at the mere mention of his name . . . Boba Fett! Following the events of Dark Empire II, a Hutt's misguided affections lead to a death contract on a faraway planet. Hired by the Hutt, Boba Fett pursues an intergalactic magician who may hold the key to the Hutt's future. The fact that the magician has died only poses a slight problem for the bounty hunter, as not even the dead can escape from Boba Fett! NOTE: Star Wars Boba Fett Bounty on Bar-Kooda (1995) is Part 1 of a 3 issue series including: #2 When The Fat Lady Swings (09/1996); #3 Twin Engines of Destruction (01/1997). FC. Cover price $3.95.

Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man (1995 Reprint) 1-2ND FN+ 6.5

Comic-sized gold-bordered reprint of 1976 Treasury edition. Cover price $5.95.

Two Fisted Tales (1992 Gemstone/Russ Cochran) 10 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4697998007

Edited by Harvey Kurtzman. Cover by Harvey Kurtzman. Stories by Harvey Kurtzman, John Severin, Will Elder, Wally Wood, and Jack Davis. Stories of adventure and war, reprinted from ECs original Two-Fisted tales series. 36 pages, full color. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 327 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4416024022

Deluxe Edition. Cover by Joe Madureira and Tim Townsend. Magneto guest stars in Whisper On The Wind, script by Scott Lobdell, pencils by Roger Cruz, inks by Tim Townsend and Al Milgrom; Joseph wakes up and tries to figure out who he is. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Venom Sinner Takes All (1995) 3 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4669643006

The badly scorched Venom gets burned again when he realizes he's hunting the wrong man! Will Sin-Eater feast on Eddie's loved ones? Written by Larry Hama. Art by Greg Luzniak, Jimmy Palmiotti and Ken Branch. And in the back-up, the Jury is in! Cover by Greg Luzniak and Scott Koblish. 48 pages. Cover price $2.95.

Web of Scarlet Spider (1995) 1D CGC 9.2 Butler Variant

Paper: White

Label #4319755014

"There's a New Spider in Town" Virtual Mortality Part 1 of 4. Direct Edition. Plot by Tom DeFalco. Script by Todd Dezago. Pencils by Paris Karounos. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Steven Butler. The Scarlet Spider takes over the Spider-titles! Following the events of Spectacular Spider-Man 229, Ben Reilly establishes a new life in New York City! And the first thing he must do is find a job! Ben catches a break and gets hired by an upscale nightclub called Club Noir! But this trendy bar has deep connections to the criminal underworld! And it doesn't take long for a conflict of interest to arise between the Scarlet Spider and his new employer! Story continues in the first issue of Amazing Scarlet Spider (1995). First appearance of Master Programmer. Cameo appearances by Seward Trainer and the second Doctor Octopus (aka Carolyn Trainer). (Note: The Web of Scarlet Spider title replaced the Web of Spider-Man (1985) series.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.95.

Web of Scarlet Spider (1995) 2N CGC 5.0 Morgan Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4319755015

Newsstand Edition. Cover price $1.50.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 120 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4319755009

48-page Flipbook Edition. Web of Life Part 1 of 4. "Lure of the Spider" Script by Terry Kavanagh. Art by Steven Butler (breakdowns), Randy Emberlin (finishes), and Don Hudson (finishes). Cover by Steven Butler. As the days go by, Ben Reilly (aka the Spider-Clone) becomes more and more comfortable with his new life as the Scarlet Spider! And after defeating Tombstone in a street battle, he's feeling even better about himself and establishing chemistry with Betty Brant. But mysterious forces are plotting his downfall. Do the Grim Hunter and Kaine know that the Scarlet Spider is the clone? Or do they even care? Story continues in Spider-Man #54. Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Mary Jane Watson, Gayle Watson Byrnes, Ken Ellis, and Spider-Man (aka Peter Parker). Second (flip) story: "Cold Blood" Story by Greg Cox. Illustrations by Mark Bagley. Flip (back) cover by Tom Grummett and Klaus Janson. This 15-page abridged story (with clip art) is taken from the Ultimate Spider-Man anthology (1994 Novel) by Berkley Books. The short story features Spider-Man vs. Morbius. 48 pages. Cover price $2.25.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 121 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4319755010

Web of Life Part 3 of 4. "The Hunting" Script by Todd Dezago. Art by Phil Gosier (breakdowns), Randy Emberlin (finishes), and Sam de la Rosa (finishes). Cover by Phil Gosier and Randy Emberlin. Story continues from Spider-Man #54. The Scarlet Spider rushes to Peter and Mary Jane's brownstone to warn them of the Grim Hunter's pending attack! Fortunately, Ben arrives before Kraven's savage son! Unfortunately though...he doesn't arrive before Kaine! The Spider-Clone bravely attacks the powerful Kaine! But goes down to defeat after a valiant effort! So now the path to the web-slinger's apartment is wide open for the Grim Hunter! Unless of course the enigmatic Kaine decides to block his way! Story concludes in Spider-Man #55. Cameo appearance by Gregor. 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 124D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4319755011

Direct Edition. "Walls." The Mark of Kaine, Part 1 of 5. Script by Terry Kavanagh. Art by Steven Butler (breakdowns) and Randy Emberlin (finishes). Cover by Steven Butler. Mary Jane accompanies the Scarlet Spider to Seward Trainer's laboratory for the first trimester screening of her baby! Everything seems okay right now, but on MJ's way home she's abducted by Kaine! Oh no, who's going to rescue Mary Jane while her amazing husband is behind bars? It looks like everyone's favorite redhead is on her own! Story continues in Amazing Spider-Man 401. Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Betty Brant, Stunner, and Spidercide. 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 125 CGC 9.6 Butler Standard Variant

Paper: White

Label #4663900025

Standard Edition. No hologram. It's a 48-page extravaganza! She's back, the one Jackal did it all for: the original clone of Gwen Stacy! But what secret does she hold--and how will she affect the lives of Spider-Man, Mary Jane and the Scarlet Spider?! Plus: the terrible truth about Mary Jane's baby! Written by Terry Kavanagh and Mike Lackey. Art by Steven Butler, Randy Emberlin, Tod Smith and Jimmy Palmiotti. Cover by Steven Butler. Cover price $2.95.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 126D CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4319755012

Direct Edition. "Opening Statements" The Trial of Peter Parker Part 1 of 4. Script by Todd DeZago. Pencils by Roy Burdine. Inks by Randy Emberlin and Don Hudson. Cover by John Romita Jr. Court is now in session! At long last Peter Parker gets his chance to clear his name! However it's actually Ben Reilly sitting at the defendant's table! Where is the web-slinger? He's out trying to bring the true murderer, Kaine, to justice kicking, screaming, or otherwise! And at the outset it appears that Peter and Ben's plan may work! While the attorneys make their opening statements, Spider-Man finally gets the upper hand on Kaine! But then suddenly Judas Traveller appears! Oh no, is Judas going to ruin everything? Story continues in Amazing Spider-Man403. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Anna Watson, and Stunner. 32pages. Cover price $1.50.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 127 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4319755013

"The Last Temptation of Peter Parker" Maximum Clonage Part 2 of 6. Guest-starring the Punisher. Script by Todd Dezago. Pencils by Steven Butler. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Steven Butler. Story continues from Maximum Clonage Alpha (1995) 1. At the top of the Empire State Building, a despondent Spider-Man agrees to join forces with the Jackal. The wall-crawler feels like he has nowhere else to go after learning that he is the Spider-Clone (in Spectacular Spider-Man 226). Meanwhile the Punisher is roaming the streets below looking for the Jackal! Frank Castle still wants to pay him back for the events of Amazing Spider-Man 129 many years ago! When the sharp-shooting Punisher gets the Jackal in his crosshairs, the web-slinger leaps into action! Will the amazing one actually risk his own life to save the Jackal's? Story continues in Amazing Spider-Man 404. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Anna Watson, and Kaine. 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Witchblade (1995) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3787036022

Wraparound cover art by Michael Turner. Untitled Witchblade story, script by David Wohl, Brian Haberlin (co-plot), and Michael Turner (co-plot), pencils by Michael Turner, inks by D-Tron. Police officer Sara Pezzini dresses to kill and engages in an unauthorized sting of a group of local drug dealers; she is chewed out by her boss for her antics and because she endangered her partner, Michael Yee, who was already undercover on the operation. During the interrogation of drug informant Drexler, Sara and Michael learn about something big going down at the old Rialto theatre on that very night, but on their way to the Rialto, Sara and Michael are called to a crime scene where the victim has literally been cooked from the inside out. Superstar businessman Kenneth Irons and his deadly bodyguard, Nottingham, begin their tournament by offering paying attendees a chance to try on a mystic gauntlet called the Witchblade. Sara has snuck in solo and watches in horror as mob boss, Cugliani, sticks his hand into the Witchblade and has it burned off; Irons' men catch Michael lurking about outside and prepare to execute him. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

X-Men Chronicles (1995 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #2095840018

1st printing. Dawn of Apocalypse. "Origins" Age of Apocalypse story, script by Howard Mackie, pencils by Terry Dodson, inks by Klaus Janson; Magneto has founded the X-Men to create the peaceful co-existence between humans and mutants; Due to growing hatred towards mutants, he has set up a special school located in Wundagore Mountains to train young mutants how to control their abilities; His X-Men are: Quicksilver, the Scarlet Witch, Storm, Colossus, Jean Grey, and Iceman; He joins them all in their training in the danger room and introduces them to their newest recruit, Weapon X; When Weapon X's berserker rage takes over Magneto instructs Jean to calm him down telepathically; Meanwhile, in New York City, a giant ship has appeared, belonging to the evil mutant Apocalypse, who is making himself known to the world and beginning his edict of survival of the fittest. Beast illustration by Ian Churchill and James Pascoe. Magneto/Rogue illustration by Tom Grummett and Matthew Ryan. Weapon X illustration by Jae Lee. Factor X illustration by Bryan Hitch and Paul Neary. X-Men illustration by Ian Churchill and Tim Townsend. Gambit and His X-Ternals illustration by Tony Daniel and Kevin Conrad. Generation Next illustration by Paul Smith. Angel illustration by Val Semeiks and Bob McLeod. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $3.95.

Zippy Quarterly (1993) 11 FN- 5.5

The Pinhead Family Vs. The Toad Family. Stories, art and cover by Bill Griffith. Reprints of the daily strip featuring Griffiths existentialist hero, Zippy the Pinhead, including a handful of Sunday strips in full color, plus a new Zippy story. Soap operas have never been weirder than the family intrigue that develops between the Pinheads and the Toads. 8 1/2 in. x 11 in. 32 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $3.50.