Auctions: comic books 1990-1999

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 28 CBCS 9.4 Signed Pratt/ Gaiman

Paper: White

Verified Signatures: George Pratt and Neil Gaiman (Both on 1ST Page) Direct Edition

Label #21-4630D29-003

Neil Gaiman script with Mike Dringenberg/George Pratt art. Seasons of Mist, part 7 of 7. Cover price $1.50.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 50PLATINUM CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Platinum Edition.

Label #23-188D4EE-003

Platinum Edition black cover. Neil Gaiman script; Craig Russell art; pin-ups by Dave McKean, Todd McFarlane, and Michael Kaluta; Black cover with Metallic ink Cover price $2.95.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 59 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #3959178008

The Kindly Ones, Part 3 of 13. The identity of young Daniel's mysterious abductor is revealed, and Lyta Hall once again becomes the Fury. Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Marc Hempel and D'Israeli. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.95.

Satan's Six (1993) 1 CBCS 9.8

Label #19-2A98398-105

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Todd McFarlane. Satan's Six, script by Tony Isabella, pencils by John Cleary, inks by Armando Gil; Tired of living in Limbo, 5 souls who are too bad to go to Heaven but too good to go to Hell make a deal with Odious Kamodious: go to Earth and secure human souls for Satan and they will be released from Limbo. Of course, corrupting humans for Satan will assure them a place in Hell. Satan's Six, script by Jack Kirby, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer (pgs. 5, 8, 15-16,18, 20), Frank Miller (pg. 6), Terry Austin (pg. 7), Steve Ditko (pg. 13), and Joe Sinnott (pg. 14). Griswell Had A Demon, script and pencils by Batton Lash, inks by Steve Ditko; Professor Griswold summonds a demon do to his bidding, but he soon finds himself being sued by Wolff & Byrd, supernatural lawyers. Bios and pictures of Tony Isabella, Armando Gil, John Cleary, and Batton Lash. Obituary of Harvey Kurtzman (1924-1993) by Jim Salicrup. Item may be polybagged or unbagged. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Satan's Six (1993) 3 CBCS 9.6

Label #19-2A98398-108

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Cover pencils by John Cleary, inks by Armando Gil. Her Boyfriend's Back!, script by Tony Isabella and Bob Ingersoll (co-plot), pencils by John Cleary, inks by Armando Gil; Quasimodo--a former boyfriend of Dezira's--escapes from Limbo in order to find Desira; He ends up in Hollywood and becomes a mega superstar; Frightful and the others are ordered to get him back to Limbo before he blows their cover. Coffee, script and art by John MacLeod; Dishman is dumped by his girlfriend; Then he and Shirley--a friend of Betty's--have coffee together and he tells her about the troubles in his life. Item may be polybagged or unbagged. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Savage Dragon (1992 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3786743007

Direct Edition. Random Color variation. Story and art by Erik Larsen. The man known as the Dragon is found in a field of fire, and without any memory of who he is, or where he's from. Chicago is a city where the super-human villains out number, out gun, and out power the police, and the heroes are falling like flies. Can Lieutenant Frank Darling convince Dragon, perhaps the only person with the strength to stand up to the mutants, to join the police department? Includes bound-in poster (4 Different). NOTE: See Megaton #3 & 4 for 1st appearance of Dragon. Cover price $1.95.

Savage Dragon (1992 1st Series) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-2A68684-019

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"Rock this Town!" Guest-starring Badrock. Cameos by Spawn and Shaft. 1st appearance of Nurse (who later turns out to be Mighty Man of Freak Force). Story and art by Erik Larsen. Dragon is hospitalized after his confrontation with the new Super-Patriot. It is discovered that Dragon can regenerate damaged tissue at an amazing rate (he heals real fast). But he's not on his feet for long when he's inexplicably attacked by Badrock, the Boy of Stone. Why would Youngblood's resident strong guy attack an officer of the law? The answer may shock and, at the very least, amuse you. Dragon's story continues in Savage Dragon (1993- 2nd Series) #1. Cover price $1.95.

Savage Dragon (1993 2nd Series) 2 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-2A68684-022

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Guest-starring the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Story and art by Erik Larsen. The Savage Dragon heads to New York City where he teams up with the Heroes in a half Shell to take down a winged-terror. Includes Vanguard # 0 flip-book. Plus, the backup tale "Fire Fight!" Starring Star. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Dart. Cover price $2.95.

Scary Godmother Holiday Spooktacular (1998) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3908290002

Stories, art and cover by Jill Thompson, plus pinups by Bob Fingerman, Dan Brereton, Evan Dorkin, Sarah Dyer, and Terry Laban. A one-shot based on Jill Thompsons all-ages series about Hannahs monster friends who live on the Fright Side. Hannah and her friends take a road trip through the Fright Side to discover what Christmas means for the monsters. Also featuring a pinup gallery by noted comics artists. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Scavengers (1994 Triumphant) 1A CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

(10,929/50,000).

Label #19-2B9A632-028

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Scavengers (1994 Triumphant) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

(#15,072/20,000).

Label #19-2B9A632-029

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Scavengers (1994 Triumphant) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

(#17,695/25,000).

Label #19-2B9A632-031

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Scavengers (1994 Triumphant) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

(#12,499/20,000).

Label #19-2BC24B4-052

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Scavengers (1994 Triumphant) 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

(#10,981/25,000).

Label #19-2BC24B4-054

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Scavengers (1994 Triumphant) 6 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

(#21,222/22,000).

Label #19-2BC24B4-056

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Screen Monsters (1992) 4 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2AD1FA5-049

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Godzilla spotlighted Cover price $2.95.

Scud The Disposable Assassin (1994 Fireman/Image) 1-1ST CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4172135003

Seaquest (1994) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Label #19-2AD1FA5-050

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Howard Chaykin cover art Cover price $2.25.

Sensational She-Hulk (1989) 20 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4421040015

Cover art by Dale Keown. Dorkham Asylum, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Bryan Hitch, inks by Jim Sanders III; She-Hulk is trapped in Dorkham Asylum, includes Three-Face, Slimeface, and other parody characters. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Sensational She-Hulk (1989) 25 VF 8.0

Cover art by Bryan Hitch. Old Flames, script by Simon Furman, pencils by Bryan Hitch, inks by John Beatty; Kruls, the legions of Surtur, come through a portal to Earth and She-Hulk, Thor, and Hercules help send them back. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Sensational She-Hulk (1989) 29 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4421040016

Cover art by Mike Zeck. The Fourth Wall..and Beyond starring Venom, Hulk, Wolverine, Spider-Man, and Dr. Sanderson, script by Louise Simonson, pencils by Tom Morgan, inks by James Sanders III; Physics professor Dr. Sanderson plays dimension tricks with the She-Hulk. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Sensational She-Hulk (1989) 30 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4421040017

Cover pencils by Mike Zeck, inks by Jim Sanders III. A Change of State, Part 2 starring She-Hulk and Hobgoblin, script by Louise Simonson, pencils by Tom Morgan, inks by Keith Williams and Jim Sanders III; four students of physics professor Dr. Sanderson continue to play dimension tricks on the She-Hulk. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Sensational She-Hulk (1989) 43 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4375387001

Cover art by John Byrne. Battle? Why? starring She-Hulk and Xemnu, script and art by John Byrne; opening sequence with John Byrne drawing in another artist's style; Renee Witterstaetter appears and tells John to start the story over and use his art style. What's Xemnu With You? starring She-Hulk, Weezi Mason, Big Enilwen, U.S. Archer, Al the Alien, Retread, Poppa Wheelie, Wideload Annie, and Xemnu, script and art by John Byrne; She-Hulk vs. Xemnu. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Sensational She-Hulk (1989) 43 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4392597004

Cover art by John Byrne. Battle? Why? starring She-Hulk and Xemnu, script and art by John Byrne; opening sequence with John Byrne drawing in another artist's style; Renee Witterstaetter appears and tells John to start the story over and use his art style. What's Xemnu With You? starring She-Hulk, Weezi Mason, Big Enilwen, U.S. Archer, Al the Alien, Retread, Poppa Wheelie, Wideload Annie, and Xemnu, script and art by John Byrne; She-Hulk vs. Xemnu. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Sensational She-Hulk (1989) 50 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-055BF3E-020

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52-page giant; John Byrne art and script, Frank Miller (2 pages), Howard Chaykin, Austin, and Walt Simonson art . Embossed green foil cover . John Byrne app ears in story . Also features 1 page by Dave Gibbons, 2 pages by Wendy Pini, 2 pages by Adam Hughes and 1 page by Howard Mackie. Plus: The 10-page tale "War Zone" by Michael Eury, Todd Britton and Mike DeCarlo. Cover price $2.95.

Sex Trek The Next Infiltration (1992 Friendly Comics) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-258FC6E-016

X-Rated comic book spoof of Star Trek the Next Generation. 6.5" x 10", 32 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.95.

Shadow State (1995) 1A CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Label #19-2A98398-127

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Featuring BloodS.C.R.E.A.M, Fatale. Cover price $2.50.

Shadow State (1995) 2A CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2A98398-130

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Cover is in color and on glossy paper. Cover price $2.50.

Shadow State (1995) 2PROMO CBCS 9.8 B&W Variant

Paper: White

Preview Edition.

Label #19-2A98398-128

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Black & white, newsprint cover. Cover price $2.50.

Shadow State (1995) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2A98398-131

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Shadow State (1995) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2A98398-132

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Shadow State (1995) 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Label #19-2A98398-133

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Shadowhawk Saga Ashcan (1993) 1GOLD CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Gold Foil Edition

Label #19-47C8A16-019

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Hero premiere edition # 9. Gold stripe cover.

Shadowman (1992 1st Series) 0A CBCS 9.6 SS Bob Layton Hall Chromium

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Bob Layton. Chromium Edition.

Label #22-0668043-012

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Chromium cover. At last, learn the true origins of Shadowman and the real story behind how Jack Boniface became the avenger of the night. This action-packed special introduces us to a Shadowman from the past, and reveals Nettie's true relationship with Shadowman. "Shadowmen" is written by Bob Hall, with art and cover by Bob Hall and Tom Ryder. Cover price $3.50.

Shadowman (1992 1st Series) 4 CBCS 9.8 SS Jim Shooter

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Jim Shooter on 10/24/2015.

Label #00-7002239-AA-096

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UNITY Chapter 6. Shadowman finds himself side by side with Solar, sun and shadow allied against the One who sits at the center of UNITY. "Sunburn" is written by David Lapham, Jim Shooter and Faye Perozich, with art by David Lapham, Tom Ryder and Maria Beccari. Cover by Frank Miller. Cover price $2.50.

Shadowman (1992 1st Series) 7 CBCS 9.8 SS Layton/Hall

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Witnessed Sigs: Bob Layton on 9/12/2015 & Bob Hall on 5/13/2016.

Label #16-1FCCB5B-019

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Shadowman discovers the other creature of the night...and begins the fight of his life. At stake: the power of the night. "Run For Your Death" is written by Bob Hall, with art by Jose Delbo, Don Perlin and John Dixon. Cover by Don Perlin and Stan Drake. Cover price $2.50.

Shadowman (1992 1st Series) 15 CBCS 9.8 SS Hall/Layton

Paper: White

Slab: Scratch on front of case

Witnessed Sigs: Bob Hall on 4/29/2016 & Bob Layton on 5/15/2016.

Label #16-1D8AF7B-035

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A strange character named J.B. guides Jack through the Heartlands. What powers does he possess, and what is the mysterious creature lurking beneath the Great Plains? "April Visions" is written by Bob Hall, with art by Bob Hall and John Dixon. Cover by Bob Hall and Tom Ryder. Cover price $2.50.

Shadowman (1992 1st Series) 16 CBCS 9.8 SS Layton/Hall

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Signed by Bob Layton on 3/26/2016 & Bob Hall on 4/29/2016.

Label #16-1C4A03D-018

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Jack reaches the Big Apple, but his troubles are just beginning. When his motorcycle is stolen and he's threatened by drug dealers, Jack knows it's time for Shadowman to make an appearance on the mean streets of New York City. "A Bite of the Apple" is written by Bob Hall, with art and cover by Bob Hall and John Dixon. Cover price $2.50.

Shaiana (1995) 1 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case; Scuffing to inner well of case

Label #19-2B0472B-040

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Story by Billy Lim-It and Eric Duen. Art and cover by Jay Anacleto. A female warrior gains a staff of power and sets out to defeat a cosmic menace. Shaiana escapes a prison planet with the aid of Tolmeks staff, and sets out to stop Aster from his plans of galactic enslavement and destruction. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $3.75.

Shaman's Tears (1995) 2 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFFC92-016

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Cover is a giant gatefold poster. Untitled story. Part 2 of 4. Story, art and cover by Mike Grell. Art assist by Brian Snoddy. A confrontation with a gang of horse thieves allows Joshua to reveal the full extend of his new abilities. They will be sorely tested however as maybe the most savage of the new animal/human hybrids, a creature know as Animus escapes captivity and sets out on a rampage. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $2.50.

Shi Cyblade The Battle for Independents (1995) 1A CBCS 9.8 Tucci

Paper: White

Label #19-2AC2DFF-028

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Tucci cover Starring Shi, Cyblade, Cerebus, Fone Bone, Mr. Spook, The Atomik Angels, and Gabriel plus a huge collection of independent publisher characters make cameos: Archangels, Ash, Bianca, Cascade (of Sovereign Seven), Catharsis, Crackbabies (from Schizo), Dark Prophet (from The Circle Unleashed), Eudeamon, Ginny (of Stray Bullets), Glory, Grifter, Hellboy, Hellshock, Hilly rose, Johnny Blowtorch, Johnny the Homicidal Maniac, Kabuki, Kid Death, Lethargic Lad, Lorelei, Man Myth (from Funnytime Features), Milk & Cheese, Nightstalker (from Troubleshooters), Katchoo (from Strangers in Paradise), Madman, Megaton Man (from Bizarre Heroes), Shar-pei (from Dogs of War), Samaritan (from Astro City), Scud: The Disposable Assassin, Seth (from A Distant Soil), Shadow Slasher, Shaolin Tiger, Snap the Punk Turtle, THB and HR Watson, The Tick, Tyrant, Ultimate Warrior, Usagi Yojimbo, Wolff & Byrd, and Ying Peng (from Taoland) ... and is that Spider-Man on page 18?!? Cover price $2.95.

Shi Senryaku (1995) 1A CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2B0472B-042

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Cover variant edition with title logo on cover. Cover price $2.95.

Shi vs. Tomoe (1996) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Label #19-2B0472B-041

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Chromium cover Cover price $3.95.

Silver Sable and the Wild Pack (1992) 1D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3959179017

Direct Edition. Cardstock embossed cover. Cover by Steven Butler and Dan Panosian. Personal Stakes, script by Gregory Wright, art by Steven Butler and James Sanders III; Silver Sable, Spider-Man, & Sandman's crew take on Hydra when Hydra takes Anna, Silver Sables niece, captive at her private School. 36 pgs., full color. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) -1 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #23-18DCEC4-005

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Abduction - Written by J.M. DeMatteis. Art and Cover by Ron Garney & Bob Wiacek. Flashback! Presenting for the first time ever: the Silver Surfer's first contact with the human race! In this flashback episode, the Surfer, still Galactus' herald, encounters an alien race called "The Other," a race who've just abducted a woman from Earth! How will this encounter eventually lead to Norrin Radd's fateful decision to defy his master? 40 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 34 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1853025-061

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Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - Rebirth of Thanos: Part 1 of 5 - "...Even Demigods must Dream!" Featuring the return of Thanos. Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The Silver Surfer tours the realm of Death. And, by story's end, witness the triumphant return of one of the Marvel Universe's most dangerous villains, the Mad Titan, Thanos. 32 pages.

NOTE: "This is the Mad Titan's first in continuity appearance since his demise in Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) Annual #2 thirteen years earlier." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 34 VF 8.0

Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - Rebirth of Thanos: Part 1 of 5 - "...Even Demigods must Dream!" Featuring the return of Thanos. Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The Silver Surfer tours the realm of Death. And, by story's end, witness the triumphant return of one of the Marvel Universe's most dangerous villains, the Mad Titan, Thanos. 32 pages.

NOTE: "This is the Mad Titan's first in continuity appearance since his demise in Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) Annual #2 thirteen years earlier." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 38 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-034

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Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - Rebirth of Thanos: Part 5 of 5 - "The Answer!" Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The space pirate known as Nebula (last seen in Avengers #318), the granddaughter of the Mad Titan, Thanos, finally meets her infamous relative. It is an encounter that will leave her scared to say the least. Plus, at last...the Silver Surfer confronts Thanos and these two immensely powerful beings engage in a battle only one of them will walk away from. Story continues in Thanos Quest #1. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 39 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-47253CB-034

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"The Fight Game!" Story by Alan Grant. Art by James Sherman. The Silver Surfer must fight for his life on a planet where only the strong survive. Can even the Power Cosmic stand against the power of Algol Demonstar? 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 40 CBCS 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-037

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"Welcome to Dynamo City!" Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The Silver Surfer arrives in the always dangerous Dynamo City to be presented with the Last Will and Testament of Thanos. And, that is only the beginning of the Surfer's problems. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.