Auctions: comic books 1997

Batman and Robin (1997 DC) Movie Adaptation 1B CGC 9.4 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Label #4728857019

Standard Edition. The comic book version of the movie event of the summer, which pits Batman and Robin against a veritable army of foes: Mr. Freeze, Poison Ivy and Bane! Luckily for our heroes, they have a new ally in their war against evil--Batgirl! Written by Dennis O'Neil. Art by Rodolfo Damaggio and Bill Sienkiewicz. FC, 64 pg. Cover price $3.95.

Batman and Robin Adventures (1995) 21 VF 8.0

"Why is a Raven Like a Writing Desk?" Written by Ty Templeton. Art by Joe Staton and Terry Beatty. Batgirl tries to solve the Riddler's latest diabolical scheme! Cover price $1.75.

Captain America (1996 2nd Series) 9 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #17-0295201-015

Serpents & Eagles Part 2 of 4. "Horror for Hollywood" Script by James Robinson. Pencils by Joe Bennett. Inks by Sandra Hope and Homage Studios. Cover by Tom Raney. After defeating the Sons of the Serpent in Texas, Steve Rogers rides his motorcycle to Southern California in search of more serpents! And upon conferring with local authorities, he finds another serpent base! And then Cap discovers the Sons of the Serpent's next big target! The famous Hollywood sign in the Santa Monica Mountains! Can the Living Legend prevent the hate group from blowing up the iconic sign? Watch out for the snakes in the grass! Cameo appearance by the Serpent King. 44 pages. Cover price $1.95.

Cartoon Network Christmas Spectacular (1997 Archie) 1D FN 6.0

Direct Edition. Story by Bill Mattheny and Bill Vallely. Art by Alberto Saichann, Frank Hill, and Bob White. Cover by Iwao Takamoto. Cover price $2.00.

Coober Skeber SC (1997 Highwater Books) 2 VG 4.0

Estimated print run of 3,000 copies. Cover by Seth. Contributions by Tom Devlin, James Kochalka, Mat Brinkman, Robert Boyd, Magnus Johnstone, Mike Luce, Jr. Ron Rege, Seth, and more. Produced by Tom Devlin of Highwater Books, this San Diego Comic Con exclusive was given away by cartoonist Joe Chiapetta, as Highwater Books didn't have an official presence at the convention. This "Marvel Benefit Issue" was free and titled as such as a joke on Marvel who had just declared bankruptcy. This book was primarily marketing for the indipendent small press contributors to the anthology. Softcover, 5-1/2" x 8", 128 pages, B&W.

Creech Black and White (1997) 1 VF 8.0

Signed by Greg Capullo, and Danny Miki. No autograph certification is included.

Special black & white edition. (W,A) Greg Capullo (I) Danny Miki (L) Chris Eliopoulus "Rage Against Death Part 1" Cover price $2.50.

Darkchylde The Diary (1997) 1HOLOCHROME FN 6.0

Signed by Randy Queen. No autograph certification is included.

Holochrome Special Bikini Commemorative Edition. Cover title is "Darkchylde Illustrated". Convention exclusive to the Chicago and San Diego Comic Cons. Diary pages with pin-ups. Art by Randy Queen, Jeff Pittarelli, Mike Chang, Tony Daniel, J.D. Smith, Kau Cha, Jim Lee, & Steve Firchow. 32 pages, FC.

Flaming Carrot Comics (1997) Annual 1 VF+ 8.5

Story and art by Bob Burden. Flaming Carrot's back! Like rabbits out of a hat, fresh as cracked wheat, and at war with mediocrity! This 64-page, jumbo, mondo Flaming Carrot Annual #1 celebrates the 15th anniversary of the publication of Flaming Carrot Comics #1! All-new story, complete in this issue! Now, when the Industry could use a jolt, the sleeping dragon returns -- FLAMING CARROT! The one-man Madis Gras! The poor man's H-bomb! The Pied Piper of FUN! Meet the mysterious, tiny visitor with a strange message for all mankind! Marvel at a giant corn flake, eight feet tall! Glisten with apprehension as the treasure map Flaming Carrot bought at the flea market leads him ever closer to the legendary Lost Pork Chop mine! Recoil in horror at the necklace made of human kneecaps! See pies floating in water and getting soggy! Thrill at the Carrot's fight to the death with a dangerous and swanky vampire! Plus -- The Mysterymen preview, special features, super-action, bouncy femme fatales, madcap highjinks, sordid details, and individually numbered pages! Twenty-three dead and the party rocks on! 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.00.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 455 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4738110015

"Waiting to X-Hale!" Guest-starring the X-Men (Wolverine, Cyclops, Storm, Cable, Forge, and Cannonball). Story by Peter David. Art by Adam Kubert and Dan Green. After the Hulk collapses in the Savage Land, Wolverine, even if his teammates disapprove, brings the Hulk to the X-Mansion to recover. What will happen when the Hulk awakes? Think he'll be happy? Don't bet on it. Plus, the return of one of Hulk's oldest nemesis. 46 pages. Cover price $1.99.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 456 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4738110014

"War and Remembrance!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Absorbing Man. Juggernaut cameo. Story by Peter David. Art by Adam Kubert, Joe Kubert, and Mark Farmer. This story occurs before the events in X-Men #65. The immortal mutant Apocalypse has always lived by one credence, the strong survive. Well, the Hulk is the strongest one there is and Apocalypse has just offered him a devil's deal. He will remove the piece of shrapnel from the Hulk's head that is making its way to his brain, in return the Hulk must become the most powerful Horseman Apocalypse has ever created...War! 46 pages. Cover price $1.99.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 457 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4738110013

"Of Course you Realize this Means War!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Absorbing Man and Juggernaut (doing something good for once). Story by Peter David. Art by David Brewer, Cam Smith, and Andrew Pepoy. Three of the most powerful beings on the planet converge in Egypt for an epic battle that shakes the Earth to its core. The Hulk has succumbed to Apocalypse's unholy offer and has become War. Now it's up to the villains Absorbing Man and Juggernaut to bring down the newest Horseman of the Apocalypse. You don't want to miss this one kiddies. 46 pages. Cover price $1.99.

Johnny The Homicidal Maniac (1995) 4-2ND VF 8.0

Signed by Jhonen Vasquez. No autograph certification is included.

Second printing. Cover price $2.95.

Ladies of London Night Fall Special (1997) 1C FN+ 6.5

Nude Variant Edition. 40 pgs. B&W with color cover. Mature readers.

Lobo Mask (1997) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4699311020

DC Comics and Dark Horse Comics present an absolutely hilarious team-up! Lobo's Alan Grant is joined by The Mask's John Arcudi and Doug Mahnke as they take the wackiest pair in all of comics to new heights of frag-all frivolity and zany adventure. In issue #1, bounty huntin' Lobo tracks down The Ultimate Bastich, a guy who looks like a really, really evil version of The Mask. When the trail leads the Main Man to Earth, the mask has been donned by a small time thug named Ira, resulting in a chaotic fight that completely destroys New York City. And that's just the set-up. Written by Alan Grant and John Arcudi. Art by Doug Mahnke and Keith Williams. Cover by Doug Mahnke. FC, 48 pg. Prestige Format. Cover price $5.95.

Men in Black Far Cry (1997 Marvel) 1 VF 8.0

Signed by Lowell Cunningham. No autograph certification is included.

Written by Lowell Cunningham with art by Dietrich Smith, Art Nichols, and Phil Moy. Full color, 48 pages, standard paper stock. Cover price $3.99.

Quantum and Woody (1997) 1A CBCS 8.5 Signed Priest Bright

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Christopher Priest.

Label #21-1E90E47-003

Drawn cover. Acclaim logo bottom left. "Klang" - This, folks, is the world's worst superhero team up! Woodrow Van Chelton and Eric Henderson were once close childhood friends. They haven't seen or spoken to each other in more than fifteen years, with their lives going in drastically different directions. A tragedy reunites them and sets them on the path of finding their fathers' killer. In the process they become inextricably linked, sharing an incredible power, and giving birth to the spandex 'Odd Couple,' Quantum and Woody! Armed with amazing super high-tech gadgets, a Beretta, and a Zippo lighter, can two people who are exact opposites survive being stuck together forever? Script by Christopher Priest, with art by Mark Bright and Greg Adams. FC, 32 pgs. Cover by Mark Bright and Greg Adams. Cover price $2.50.

Spawn (1992 Image) 59D CGC 9.8 Capullo Variant

Paper: White

Label #2040928013

Direct Edition. "Vanished!" Written by Todd McFarlane. Art by Greg Capullo, Todd McFarlane, and Danny Miki. Cover by Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane. Spawn pressures Terry into making a final move against Jason Wynn using Major Forsberg's information. Later that day, Cyan appears to be kidnapped by Spawn. Confused and distraught, Terry and Wanda try to understand their relationship with Spawn and explain it to the police who searched the alleys for their daughter. Meanwhile, Jason Wynn finds out that Terry has been the one in the department leaking information to Wynn's clients. Elsewhere, a scared, cold, hungry, tired and tearful Cyan is forced to color pictures for the real kidnapper – the Clown. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue is dedicated to Pam Rubischko. Cover price $1.95.

Spectre (1992 3rd Series) 54 VF- 7.5

Cover by Richard Corben. "The Haunting of Jim Corrigan. Part 3: Atonement". Part 3 of 5. Story by John Ostrander. Art by Tom Mandrake. First Appearance of Michael Holt/Mr. Terrific. Michael Holt has nothing to live for…..until he meets the Spectre. Relating the tale of how the Justice Society tracked down the killer of the original Mr. Terrific, the Spectre convinces Holt to take on the role. This issue ties up threads left over from Justice League of America (1960 1st series) numbers 171 and 172. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $2.50.

Star Wars Dark Force Rising (1997) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698600016

Written by Mike Baron. Art by Terry Dodson and Kevin Nowlan. Cover by Mathieu Lauffray. The Empire is dying, perhaps in its final throes. But like a dog near death, that's when it is most dangerous, when it will lash out with nothing to lose. The ruthless warlord Grand Admiral Thrawn may have found just the firepower needed to take a bite out of the New Republic: Some two hundred Dreadnaught heavy cruisers, lost to hyperpsace in the days of the Old Republic. Luke, Leia, Han, and Chewbacca may be up against more than they bargained for, but it's not the first time the odds have been stacked against them! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Superman Adventures (1996) 5 VF 8.0

Cover pencils by Rick Burchett, inks by Terry Austin. Balance of Power, script by Scott McCloud, pencils by Bret Blevins, inks by Terry Austin; Live Wire (1st appearance) revives and decides to make up for years of male domination of women by preventing the work of any men from appearing in any mass communications medium; After an initial defeat at the hands of Live Wire, Superman challenges her to another match, where, with the help of Luthor's technology, the Man of Steel contains the villainess. Based on the WB cartoon series. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Tears of Dawn (1994) 2A VF+ 8.5

Signed by Joseph Michael Linser. No autograph certification is included.

Limited edition cover by Joseph Michael Linsner, signed and numbered and limited to 7500 copies. Stories and art by Joseph Michael Linsner. Another collection of stories and sketches from Dawn creator Linsner, this time in full color. 48 pages, Full Color. Mature readers.

Transmetropolitan (1997) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3853002013

Cover by Geof Darrow. The Summer Of The Year, script by Warren Ellis, art by Darick Robertson and Jerome K. Moore; Spider Jerusalem is forced to return to the city to finish the publishing contract he signed five years previous. Article in which Warren Ellis describes what the series is about. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Transmetropolitan (1997) 1 VF 8.0

Cover by Geof Darrow. The Summer Of The Year, script by Warren Ellis, art by Darick Robertson and Jerome K. Moore; Spider Jerusalem is forced to return to the city to finish the publishing contract he signed five years previous. Article in which Warren Ellis describes what the series is about. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Xena Warrior Princess (1997 1st Series) 0A CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4604692025

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Stories by Aaron Lopresti and Robert (Salmoneus) Trebor. Art by Aaron Lopresti, Amanda Conner, Hilary Barta, Jordi Ensign, Gary Martin, Tom Simmons and Jimmy Palmiotti. Gabrielle is taken by zombies, and Xena learns she has to kill a dragon to save her in "The Temple of the Dragon God"! Plus, in the back-up story that's continued from #2, Xena and Salmoneus try to rescue Gabrielle in "Theft of the Young Lovelies Part Three"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.