Auctions: comic books 1996

Akira (1988) 38 FN 6.0

After the battle, UN forces explore whats left of Neo-Tokyo. The first English translation of Katsuhiro Otomos influential manga series. Story, art and cover by Otomo. Color by Steve Oliff. Includes a bonus story written by Larry Hama with art by Bret Blevins, another written by Warren Ellis with art by Terry Shoemaker, and a pinup gallery featuring Moebius, Joe Madureira, George Pratt, Mike Allred, John Romita, Alex Toth, Kevin O'Neill and John Van Fleet. Final issue of the series. Mature readers. Cover price $6.95. Cover price $6.95.

Batman Black and White (1996) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4659185023

Black & white Batman stories by top creators! In this issue: "Perpetual Mourning" is written and drawn by Ted McKeever; "Two Of A Kind" (featuring Two-Face) is written and drawn by Bruce Timm; "The Hunt" is written and drawn by Joe Kubert; "Petty Crimes" is written and drawn by Howard Chaykin; "The Devil's Trumpet" is written by Archie Goodwin, with art by Jose Munoz. Inside front cover art by Mike Allred. Inside back cover art by Moebius. Cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Long Halloween (1997) 1 FN/VF 7.0

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Batman the Long Halloween, a prestige format series by the highly acclaimed and Eisner award-winning team of Jeph Loeb and Time Sale. This thrilling story features some of the most deadly and cunning members of Batman's Rogues gallery and a dramatic retelling of the origin of the tragic villain Two-Face. In this first issue (called "Crime"), Batman and Harvey Dent team up to find evidence against Carmine Falcone. Catwoman and Batman crash Falcone's penthouse. Script by Loeb, art and cover by Sale. Cover price $4.95.

Batman The Long Halloween (1997) 1 FN 6.0

Batman the Long Halloween, a prestige format series by the highly acclaimed and Eisner award-winning team of Jeph Loeb and Time Sale. This thrilling story features some of the most deadly and cunning members of Batman's Rogues gallery and a dramatic retelling of the origin of the tragic villain Two-Face. In this first issue (called "Crime"), Batman and Harvey Dent team up to find evidence against Carmine Falcone. Catwoman and Batman crash Falcone's penthouse. Script by Loeb, art and cover by Sale. Cover price $4.95.

Batman The Long Halloween (1997) 2 VF- 7.5

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"Thanksgiving." Batman tries to figure out who planted a nail-enhanced bomb in Harvey Dent's house. Includes appearance by Solomon Grundy. Script by Jeph Loeb, art and cover by Tim Sale. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Long Halloween (1997) 3 VF- 7.5

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"Christmas." In his distinctly twisted way, The Joker conducts his own investigation into who the killer (called Holiday) really is. Script by Jeph Loeb, art and cover by Tim Sale. Cover price $2.95.

Doctor Strangefate (1996 Marvel/DC Amalgam) 1N CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4534240005

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Newsstand Edition. "The Degrees of Fate!" Story by Ron Marz. Art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez and Kevin Nowlan. In order to save two universes, the young hero known as Access was forced to use the power of Amalgam (see Marvel versus DC (1996) #3). In this issue, Doctor Strange and Doctor Fate (along with a mystery third, revealed on the last page) are merged to create Doctor Strange Fate. The mystic Doctor Strange Fate wants the man known as Access found and brought before him. To perform this task he enlist the aid of Skulk (Hulk/Solomon Grundy), Jade Nova (Green Lantern/Nova), and the White Witch (Zatanna/Scarlet Witch). Cover price $1.95.

Excalibur (1988 1st Series) 95B CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4553094009

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Standard Edition. "Amplified Heart!" Guest-starring X-Man. Story by Warren Ellis. Art by Carlos Pacheco and Bob Wiacek. The mega powerful mutant Nate Summers, a fugitive from the Age of Apocalypse timeline, lands on Muir Island and Excalibur is not happy about it. Plus, Colossus joins the cast. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

Fantastic Four (1996 2nd Series) 2D CGC 9.8 SS Jim Lee/Williams

Paper: White

Signed by Jim Lee on 7/15/23 and Scott Williams on 7/22/23.

Label #2809545016

Direct Edition. Heroes Reborn. Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Story by Jim Lee and Brandon Choi. Art by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. Richards has become the elastic Mr. Fantastic, Johnny the fiery Human Torch, Susan the Invisible Woman, and Ben the rocky strong guy known as the Thing. An unbelievable side effect of the quartets fateful space flight is that they've been endowed with amazing abilities. It's a lucky thing too, because they're going to need these powers to survive in the domain of the Mole Man. Cover price $1.95.

Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 12D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2050862002

Direct Edition. Story by J. Scott Campbell, Brandon Choi, and Jim Lee. Art by J Scott Campbell and Michael Lopez. Cover by J. Scott Campbell and Alex Garner. Cover price $2.50.

Gene Colan Treasury TPB (1996) 1-1ST FN- 5.5

Stan Lee & Roy Thomas penned the forewords, and a recent, illustrated interview finds "Genial Gene" reminiscing about the early days of comics. Also included is a near-complete credits list. It's a must for Colan collectors. B/W, 44 pages.

Kingdom Come (1996 DC) 1DF.SIGNED NM- 9.2 DF Signed Variant

One of 1500 copies signed and numbered by Mark Waid with Dynamic Forces certificate of authenticity. "Strange Visitor" kicks off what is arguably the greatest Elseworlds tale ever told. Kingdom Come, replete with grand storytelling and biblical prophecy, takes place in the near future when Superman has retired and a new, ruthlessly violent generation of "heroes" has corrupted the Earth, their questionable deeds culminating in the destruction of Kansas. Written by Mark Waid, with art by Alex Ross.

Lady Death The Crucible (1996) 1BLACKONYX NM- 9.2 Hughes Black Onyx Variant

Black Onyx Embossed Wraparound Premium Limited Edition of 200 copies. Cover price $3.50.

New Bondage Fairies (1996-1998 Eros Comix) 1 FN 6.0

Issue 1 - October, 1996. Written and illustrated by Kondom. 24 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.95.

New Bondage Fairies (1996-1998 Eros Comix) 2 FN+ 6.5

Issue 2 - November, 1996. Written and illustrated by Kondom. 24 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.95.

Nightwing (1996 DC) 1N FN/VF 7.0

Newsstand Edition. Child of Justice - Written by Chuck Dixon. Art by Scott McDaniel & Karl Story. Cover by Scott McDaniel & Scott Hanna. In his own ongoing series at last: Frequent Batman ally Nightwing takes matters into his own hands in a new city that is in desperate need of a hero. But the upper echelons of both political and criminal power in the city of Bludhaven will not tolerate the intrusion of a costumed vigilante. Nightwing's efforts to shatter Bludhaven's corruption and organized crime are obstructed at every turn by vicious killers, angry cops, and the mysterious mastermind behind the city's woes. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

October Yen (1996) 1 FN 6.0

Stories, art and cover by Brandon Graham, plus an illustrated prose story by Aerick Duckhugger. The first published work by indy artist Brandon Graham. A saga of the Earths distant future, when a single mega-corporation rules the planet. When the humanoid cats of Earth are menaced by the alien invaders known as P.A.T., the robot Bob sets out to stop them – but all is not as it seems. October Yen; Moon Man & Mr. Fear; Notes from the Dreaming Worlds; Magnetic Loss. 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Onslaught X-Men (1996) 1B CGC 9.8 Miller American Entertainment Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4674602006

American Entertainment (Another Universe) Variant Cover by Mike S. Miller. Traitor to the Cause. Story continues from X-Men #54 and continues in Uncanny X-Men #335. Script by Scott Lobdell and Mark Waid. Pencils by Adam Kubert and Pasqual Ferry. Inks by Dan Green and Art Thibert. Wraparound cover by Adam Kubert. The storyline that will change the Marvel Universe forever kicks into high gear! At the Xavier Institute in Westchester County, Onslaught (through the body of Professor X) reveals himself to the X-Men! The uncanny heroes are shocked and then overwhelmed by the powerful psionic entity! In an act of sheer desperation, Jean Grey rushes to the ZNox Chamber to call for help! But the awesome Onslaught cuts her off in mid-sentence! The X-Men will have to survive their first battle vs. Onslaught on their own! Cameo appearances by the Avengers, Fantastic Four, Franklin Richards, Juggernaut, X-Man (aka Nate Grey), and the Sentinels. X-men Lineup: Bishop, Cannonball, Cyclops, Gambit, Iceman, Jean Grey, Storm, and Wolverine. (Notes: Printed on glossy paper. There are not any advertisements inside.) 48 pages. Cover price $3.95.

Purgatori The Vampire's Myth (1996) 1BLACKONYX NM- 9.2 Black Embossed Variant

Black Embossed "Black Onyx" Variant. Limited to 200 copies. Cover/Art by Jim Balent. Written by Brian Pulido. Cover price $3.50.

Street Fighter II Animated Movie (1996) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4632065020

"The Official Comic Adaptation: Chapter 1!" Story and art by Takayuki Sakai. Featuring all your favorite characters from the bestselling video game by CAPCOM! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 501N CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition

Label #4521620018

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Newsstand Edition. Cover by Mike Deodato, Jr. "Out of the Blue," script by William Messner-Loebs, art by Mike Deodato, Jr.; Thor checks with Kim to see if she's found anything, when they are attacked by a crazy guy; Kim tells him that it seems like all the evil is coming to the surface lately; She gives him the address of the only name she found – Red Norvell; Red has fallen pretty hard since he no longer has the power of Thor, he owes loan sharks, is seeing the wife of a mobster, and is roughed up by the studio for making porn tapes; His girlfriend starts to dump him at the same time Thor pulled the sword, and Red regains his powers; Thor tells him they must find the lost gods. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

What If (1989 2nd Series) 86 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4512545003

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Cover art by Dougie Braithwaite. What if the Scarlet Spider had Killed Spider-Man, script by Terry Kavanagh, pencils by Dougie Braithwaite, inks by Sean Hardy; Scarlet Spider takes over for a dead Spider-Man; Mary Jane Watson, the New Warriors, Justice [Vance Astrovik], Firestar, Speedball, Turbo (Female);, Powerpax, Robbie Robertson, Felicia Hardy, Flash Thompson, Betty Brant, J. Jonah Jameson, and Green Goblin appear. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Witchblade (1995) 10B CGC 9.8 Silvestri Variant

Paper: White

Darkness #0 Variant Cover

Label #4407686009

1st appearance of The Darkness. Variant cover pencils by Marc Silvestri, inks by Matt Banning. Witchblade & The Darkness, script by Marc Silvestri (Co-Plot), Christina Z, and David Wohl, pencils by Michael Turner (pgs. 1-6, 11-22) and Marc Silvestri (pgs. 7-10), inks by D-Tron (pgs. 1-6, 11-22), Matt Banning (pgs. 7-10), Jose Guillen (Assistant), Viet Truong (Assistant), and Jeff Crumpler (Assistant); Mob enforcer Jackie Estacado enters Sara's life and when she tries to bring him down, the Witchblade doesn't want to cooperate. The Witchblade & The Darkness Pin-Up, pencils by Billy Tan Mung Khoy, inks by D-Tron. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 104 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-05CB17A-008

Cover pencils by Val Semeiks, inks by Chad Hunt. The Emperor of the Realm of Grief, script by Larry Hama, pencils by Val Semeiks, inks by Chad Hunt; Elektra and Wolverine go to Gateway to try and get more information on Onslaught; Gateway shows them the moment when Xavier shut off Magneto's brain (after he ripped all of the adamantium out of Wolvie) and the seed was planted for Onslaught to be born; cameos by Daredevil and Magneto. Onslaught Cross-Over. 44 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 53D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4643313004

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Andy Kubert, inks by Cam Smith. False Fronts, script by Mark Waid, pencils by Andy Kubert, inks by Cam Smith and John Dell (pg. 6); Onslaught pulls Jean into the astral plane and casts aspersions on Xavier's character and his dream; Jean refuses to join him (of course) which makes the mysterious villain in Magneto like costume very mad indeed; Cont. in Uncanny X-Men #334. Cover price $1.95.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 54N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4535922019

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Andy Kubert. Inquiring Minds, script by Mark Waid, pencils by Andy Kubert, inks by Dan Panosian; Juggernaut shows up at the mansion so Jean can remove a mental block and help him discover who Onslaught is; Beast escapes from Dark Beast's prison; Onslaught captures Juggernaut and rips the Gem of Cyttorak from his body; Xavier is revealed as Onslaught; Cont. from Uncanny X-Men #334; Cont. in X-Men: Onslaught. 44 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.