Auctions: comic books 1995-1997

Akira (1988) 38 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4659539001

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.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) -1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609483005

The Amazing Peter Parker and the Kingpin in "Where Have All the Heroes Gone?" Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Joe Bennett, inks by Bud LaRosa. Three-page back-up story, "The Secrets of Peter Parker!" Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Pat Olliffe, inks by Al Williamson. Bennett/Pimentel cover. 44 pgs. Cover price $1.95.

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.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 428 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4631123019

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Steve Skroce. "Living Large!", script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Steve Skroce, inks by Bud LaRosa; Dr. Octopus attacks Spidey, although he no longer seems to remember Spidey's secret identity; The destructive battle decimates Lower East Side streets; Rose and Delilah escape; Carolyn convinces Ock to break off the battle; He topples an abandoned building forcing Spidey to save the bystanders while he and Carolyn escape; Madame Qwa demands vengeance for Master Zei's death; The Tarantula promises to provide it; Ock finds Angelina in a coma following the VR backlash (ASM #427, '97) and blames Spidey; Joe Robertson offers Jacob Conover his old job following orders from Norman Osborn who recently acquired half the Bugle (PPSSM #249, '97); Black Tarantula attacks Delilah, nearly killing her, but repairing her with a healing touch, all as a message to the Rose. Story continues in Spider-Man Unlimited #18. 46 pgs., full color. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

Astro City (1995 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4631646003

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 (1940) 520 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4668563006

Part 3 of 3, continued from last issue. While Harvey Bullock finds romance with a nurse and James Gordon struggles to preserve his marriage to the woman who took his job, Batman prowls the city's darkest alleys trying to prevent the Black Mask gang's next murder. Written by Doug Moench, with art by Eduardo Barreto. Cover by Kelley Jones. Miraweb Format. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.95.

Batman Adventures Holiday Special (1995) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4571093008

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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 Captain America (1996) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4659542015

Elseworlds. Writer/artist John Byrne reunites two of the key heroes from DC Versus Marvel in the era that created them both, the dark days of World War II. In this Prestige Elseworlds one-shot in which Byrne uses a cool, eye-catching, retro style, diabolical Nazis and criminal madmen stand poised to overthrow the free world. The World's Greatest Detective and the Sentinel of Liberty represent the common man's final hope! Written, illustrated and cover by John Byrne. FC, 64 pg. Prestige Format. Cover price $5.95.

Bettie Page Comics (1996 Dark Horse) 1 GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

Cover by Dave Stevens. Step right up, folks and pay attention! This is it! At long last, Bettie Page has given her blessing to this, her very first officially licensed comic book. And the man who's put it all together in this stunningly illustrated package: Dave Stevens, of course (need you ask?). Featuring three complete stories, Bettie's exploits take her from camera club misadventures to B-movie making, to meeting little green men in Central Park! FC. Cover price $3.95.

Bone HC (1995-2004 Cartoon Books) B&W Edition 1-1ST FN/VF 7.0

Signed and remarked by Jeff Smith(first Page). No autograph certification is included.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Out From Boneville!" Collects Bone (1991-2004) #1-6. Story and art by Jeff Smith. Follow the adventures of the three Bone cousins - Fone, Phoney, and Smiley - as they strike out from Boneville to find their destiny. This ultimate presentation of the adventures of the Bone cousins is a perfect gift for adults and children alike! Hardcover, 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

Catwoman Vampirella Furies (1997) 1DF.SIGNED FN/VF 7.0

Dynamic Forces edition autographed by Chuck Dixon, Jim Balent, and Jimmy Palmiotti w/COA, limited to 500 copies.

Confidential TV (1994 Eros Comix) 1REP FN- 5.5

Staple rust.

2nd printing. May 1997. Art by Eric Stanton. Inks by Steve Ditko. 28 pages, B&W, Adults Only. Cover price $2.95.

Danger Girl Preview (1997) 1AE CGC 9.6

Paper: White

American Entertainment Edition.

Label #4664105015

Danger Girl American Entertainment Exclusive Edition.

Dawn (1995) 1B CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Linsner Linsner White Trash Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Joseph Michael Linsner on 11/12/2017. White Trash Edition.

Label #18-07F87AD-075

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Variant "White Trash" Edition by Sirus Entertainment. Lucifer's Halo Part 1. Darrian Ashoka & Jaynis Goldbaum's weekly jaunt to Times Square for a brutal 'free for all' takes a turn when Darrian meets Dawn in "Ascension." Story, art & cover by Joseph Michael Linsner. Cover price $2.95.

Dawn (1995) 1D CBCS 9.0 Linsner Look Sharp Variant

Paper: White

Look Sharp Edition.

Label #25-310C04E-019

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"Look Sharp" edition. Lucifer's Halo Part 1. Darrian Ashoka & Jaynis Goldbaum's weekly jaunt to Times Square for a brutal 'free for all' takes a turn when Darrian meets Dawn in "Ascension." Story, art & cover by Joseph Michael Linsner.

Dawn (1995) 2LTD.SIGNED VF+ 8.5 Linsner Signed Variant

COA not included.

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

Devil's Reign (1997 Image/Marvel) 1C.DF.SIGNED FN+ 6.5 Tan Signed Variant

Dynamic Forces Exclusive Signed Alternate cover Weapon Zero/Silver Surfer with certificate of authenticity. Signed by Billy Tan and limited to 1,500 copies. Marc Silvestri art and Walt Simonson script. Featuring Weapon Zero and Silver Surfer. Devil's Reign.

Disney Comic Hits (1995 Marvel) 4N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4651642006

Newsstand Edition. An adaptation of the Pixar movie, "Toy Story", using computer generated art from the film. 52 pages. Cover price $2.50.

ESPers (1997 3rd Series Image) 1 FN+ 6.5

Signed by Greg Horn. Autograph certification from Legends Entertainment Group is included.

Painted cover art by Greg Horn. Trouble Road, script by James D. Hudnall, art by Greg Horn; The Espers meet Brian Marx who is fleeing from the same Inner Circle who is trying to kill them; Continues the story of the Espers from the Halloween series. Maria Rivas illustration by Horn. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Exiles (1995 3rd Series Malibu) 1B CGC 9.4 Moncuse Red Border Unpainted Variant

Paper: White

Label #4660189003

Red border at top; large guy in red holding girl in palm. Cover by Jeff Matsuda and Steve Moncuse. Out of the Frying Pan..., script by Terry Kavanagh and Ben Raab, pencils by Ken Lashley and M. C. Wyman, inks by J.U.G.G.E.R.N.A.U.T.D.; The Exiles return to Earth- the Ultraverse Earth; They appear right after a large portion of New York City is destroyed and they are blamed for it. Promo for Ultraforce cartoon and action figures. Wave of Mutilation featuring Ultraforce, script by Warren Ellis, pencils by Steven Butler, inks by Dennis Jergen and Ken Branch. 50 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Gargoyles (1995 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4641443001

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.

Gargoyles (1995 Marvel) 1N CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4553654005

Newsstand 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) 1CHROME VF/NM 9.0 Chromium Puzzle Variant

Signed by J. Scott Campbell. No certification is included.

Chromium Puzzle Edition cover. Cover price $2.95.

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 VF 8.0 Pearson GEN-Et Jackson Variant

Gen-et Jackson cover by Jason Pearson. NOTE: 1st appearance of Gen 13 was in Wildcats Trilogy #1. Cover price $2.95.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 441D VF 8.0

Direct Edition. Guest-appearances galore. "Hulk Fiction!" Story by Peter David. Art by Angel Medina and Robin Riggs. In the aftermath of last issue's explosive finale, the Hulk is gone. Betty Banner's life with the Hulk has been a tumultuous one at best. She takes a few quiet moments to write her auto biography. 36 pages. Cover price $1.95.

Judgment Day (1997 Awesome) 2B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4407847007

The trial of Knightsabre is replete with the testimonies of Glory, Giganthro, Troll, the Maximage and Dr. Conqueror in "The Trial." Script by Alan Moore. Art by Rob Liefeld & Jon Sibal. Flashback sequences drawn by Chris Sprouse & Al Gordon, Steve Skroce & Al Gordon, Stephen Platt & Lary Stucker, Jim Starlin & Alan Weiss, Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson. Savage Dragon cameo. Cover for #2A by Rob Liefeld. Cover for #2B by Dave Gibbons & Dan Panosian. Cover price $2.50.

Lady Rawhide (1995 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4657810008

Lady Rawhide intervenes when a mob goes after a Russian man suspected of murdering the town's women in "It Can't Happen Here - Part 1." Story by Don McGregor, pencils by Mike Mayhew, inks by Jimmy Palmiotti. Also: "A Chronicling of the Making of a Bad Girl Phenomenon - Part 1" text piece by Don McGregor; McGregor's script for Zorro & Lady Rawhide art sample page; Mayhew's pencils for art sample page. Cover by Mayhew & Palmiotti. 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.

Lethal Strike (1995) Annual 1A CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4651709016

Little Mermaid (1994 2nd Series) 5 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4668490004

Direct Edition. Story by Trina Robbins. Art by Walter Carzon and Dave Hunt. Cover by Bill Fugate and Dave Hunt. Cover price $1.50.

Magic the Gathering The Shadow Mage (1995) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3888476021

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.

Men in Black Special Edition (1997 Marvel) 1A VF+ 8.5

American Entertainment/Marvel Exclusive reprint of the first Men in Black comic (Men in Black (1990 1st Series Aircel) #1) published around the time of the Men in Black film release. "Initiation" written by Lowell Cunningham with art by Sandy Carruthers. B&W, 24 pages, standard paper stock.

Men in Black Special Edition (1997 Marvel) 1WIZ.SIGNED FN+ 6.5

Signed by Lowell Cunningham (Creator & Writer). Includes Wizard Entertainment Certificate of Authenticity. American Entertainment/Marvel Exclusive reprint of the first Men in Black comic (Men in Black (1990 1st Series Aircel) #1) published around the time of the Men in Black film release. "Initiation" written by Lowell Cunningham with art by Sandy Carruthers. B&W, 24 pages, standard paper stock.

Mission Impossible (1996 Marvel One-Shot) 1BN CGC 9.4 Unedited Error Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Error Edition/Newsstand Edition.

Label #4651642013

Newsstand Version. ORIGINAL UNEDITED EDITION: Many copies were destroyed by the publisher. When Paramount and Marvel Comics teamed up for this one-shot Mission Impossible comic book based on the 1996 film (starring Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt), Marvel did not have the rights to use Tom Cruise's likeness, so they depicted Ethan Hunt as an average brunette action hero. After the issue was finished and had gone to press, Tom Cruise read his advance copy and expressed concern that Ethan looked too feminine in a panel on page three. As a consequence, Marvel ordered the printing destroyed, but as is often the case, a few copies survived. Except for the two panels previously cited, "B" copies will be identical to the 2nd printing "A" copies (see A and B page 3 comparisons). Cover price $2.95.

Munsters (1997 TV Comics) 1A CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4631906019

Yellow title photo cover Cover price $2.95.

Mystic Funnies (1997) #1, 1st Printing VF+ 8.5

1st printing. $5.95 cover price. Stories, art and covers by Robert Crumb. Short, classic Crumb tales, as an exasperated Mr. Natural tries to get Flakey Foont to see life outside his limited, conventional worldview. Thinkin About Death n Stuff; Who Are You?; Look and See; A Highly Spiritual Discussion Between Flakey Foont and Shuman the Human; Ah Yes, So It Goes; Big Man; Omen in the Gloamin; The Saints; I Dont Get It. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $5.95.

No Need for Tenchi Part 01 (1996) 7 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4651646004

Primortals: Origins (1995) 1GOLD VF 8.0

Special Gold Plate Signature Limited Edition, with Leonard Nimoy's signature stamped in gold on front cover (not hand-signed). 28 pages, $10.00 cover price. Cover price $10.00.

Punisher Kills the Marvel Universe (1995 1st Printing) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4659541018

Garth Ennis (1st writing for Marvel). Cover by Nick Percival. Art by Dougie Braithwaite, Robin Riggs, Michael Halbleib, Sean Hardy, Martin Griffith, Don Hudson and John Livesay. Writer Garth Ennis (his first story for Marvel) lets the Punisher loose on the unsuspecting heroes and villains of the Marvel Universe! THE STORY: In this WHAT IF? style adventure, the wife and children of Frank Castle were killed not in a mob shoot-out, but were instead caught in the crossfire of a super hero slugfest. Contacted by a mysterious group who have also suffered great loss, Castle is given a mission: kill those responsible for the death of his loved ones -- the superhumans whose daily battles callously endanger the lives of innocents. Armed with an arsenal of advanced weaponry, the former soldier hunts down Spider-Man, Magneto, Captain America, the Kingpin, Daredevil, Dr. Doom, the Hulk, Venom, Wolverine and more. One by one, group by group, mutant or monster, the one-man army means to kill them all. Pity the heroes... and fear the Punisher! Cover price $5.95.

Punisher War Journal (1988 1st Series) 75 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4664105002

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.

Rune vs. Venom (1995) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #20-3DDD422-025

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 75REP.2ND CGC 9.4 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #4315150017

Second Printing. The last grains trickle through the glass, a pen is set down, perhaps a soft sigh is heard. And with a strange sense of waking as if from some elusive, intangible dream, one of the most significant, closely followed and highly praised chapters in the history of comics draws to an all-too-soon but triumphant close. THE SANDMAN, Neil Gaiman's critically acclaimed and award-winning series, has consistently challenged and sparked the imagination of readers throughout the world. With compelling, multileveled storytelling and an unprecedented diversity of artistic styles, THE SANDMAN became the flagship title of DC's Vertigo imprint. Now Gaiman's poetic, personal exploration of the human condition and the lives touched by the eerie power of Dream concludes its 7-year run with #75, "The Tempest." Illustrated by Charles Vess (Gaiman's collaborator on the World Fantasy Award-winning "A Midsummer Night's Dream" from #19), "The Tempest" tells the final tale of the Sandman as Morpheus collects the last part of the debt owed to him by William Shakespeare. With dramatic interludes on a mysterious island, along with monsters, sprites, gods, maidens, apparitions and certain observations on English weather, "The Tempest" brings long-promised closure to what Steve Erickson in the Los Angeles Times Magazine described as "the best monthly comic book in the world." THE SANDMAN #75 is an extra-sized issue with a special 4-color, bound-in gatefold poster featuring art from the original cover of THE DOLL'S HOUSE trade paperback by Dave McKean one one side, and a commemorative time-line on the other. The issue also includes 2 'farewell' text pages by Gaiman. Cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. Cover price $3.95.

Scooby-Doo (1995 Archie) 1N CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4664105001

Newsstand Edition. Comic book version of the famous and popular cartoon series. Cover pencils by Weeks. "Monster of a Time"; A horrible scaly sea monster is threatening an amusement park, and it's up to the Scooby gang to save the day. Hanna-Barbera Comic News. "Birddog of Alcatraz"; To solve a mystery, Fred, Shaggy and Scooby-Doo go undercover inside a prison. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 100WATCH CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Marvel Watch Variant.

Label #4659540022

Marvel Watch variant. Temptation. Part 4 of 4. Giant-Sized 100th Issue Anniversary. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Joe Phillips, Tom Grindberg, Tom Christopher, Don Hudson, and Bob Almond. The worse possible thing has happened. The Silver Surfer's soul is in the possession of one of his oldest and deadliest enemies. Norrin Radd will have to go to hell and back and face the devil himself. Can the Surfer regain that which was taken from him, or will Mephisto finally have the last laugh? 48 pages. Cover price $3.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 42D CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4532959012

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Direct Edition. Written by Todd McFarlane. Art and cover by Tony Daniel and Kevin Conrad. "Fanboy!" After escaping from the Curses castle, Spawn hides out in West Virginia, where he meets social outcast, Pat Shaunessy. Pat, comic collector and super hero wannabe, points out the M on Spawns chest. Spawn realizes its similar to the one on Clowns face. Pat ventures out and is jumped by a pack of bullies. Spawns costume takes control, and violently attacks the boys. Pat stops him, saving the boys and making him the school hero. Meanwhile, Sam and Twitch break into Banks office as they get closer to linking him to the murder of Senator Jennings daughter. And Cy-Gor attempts to make his way to New York. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue is dedicated to Paul Burke. Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 44D CGC 9.6 Daniel Variant

Paper: White

Label #2044913011

Direct Edition. "Avenger!" Written by Todd McFarlane. Art and cover by Tony Daniel and Kevin Conrad. Tiffany, vowing to make a name for herself and take Angela's place as the Priority A-1 angel, knows destroying Spawn ensures her promotion. Meanwhile, Spawn, who was almost destroyed by the Curses experiments, continues to rejuvenate himself. Wild animals help by bringing forth their evil to give life to a hellspawn weakened. As his body slowly grows stronger, Spawn experiences flashbacks of the Curses extractions, and of his love for his wife, Wanda. Tiffany confronts Spawn and is happy to find him in recharge. A fierce battle ensues and Tiffany is just about to decapitate the weakened Spawn… Back in New York, detectives Burke and Williams, after being fired from the precinct, begin to investigate why Banks took the fall when the file they gave to the newspaper indicted several others. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue is dedicated to Jim Starlin. Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (Australian 1995 Trielle Komix) 4 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Australian Edition.

Label #4660165024

Australian Edition. Reprints Spawn #4. Questions!" Part 4 of 4. Featuring a humorous cameo by the Savage Dragon. Created, story, and art by Todd McFarlane (1-page Dave Sim art; 1-page Whilce Portacio art). Featuring the terrifying conclusion to the first arc, "Question," Spawn proves to be harder to kill then his demonic adversary at first thought. Things take a turn for the worse when the devil Al Simmons made a deal with decides it time to intervene.

Spider-Boy (1996 Marvel/DC Amalgam) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4641320017

"Big Trouble!" Story by Karl Kesel. Art by Mike Wieringo, Gary Martin, and Karl Kesel. 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, guest-starring the Challengers of the Fantastic, Spider-Boy (Spider-Man/Superboy) must use all his tricks to defeat Bizarnage (Carnage/Bizaro) and the reptilian menace King Lizard (Lizard/King Shark). Cover price $1.95.

Star Wars X-Wing Rogue Squadron (1995) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-155

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The Rebel Opposition: Part 1 of 4 – Written by Michael A. Stackpole and Mike Baron. Art by Allen Nunis and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Dave Dorman. Wedge Antilles is a combat-hardened X-Wing pilot, one of the only fliers to survive the missions against both Death Stars. After those two assignments and his post as leader of Rogue Squadron, you'd think he'd seen everything. But when he heads a rescue and retrieval for a downed man on the planet Mrisst, he finds something he'd never expected: a culture that hates the Empire... and hates the Alliance even more! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.