Auctions: comic books April 1986

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 2-1ST.D CGC 9.8 Miller Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #109028-001

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First printing. Direct Edition. NOTE: 1st printing has almost matching grey background on inside front cover and facing page. 2nd printing doesn't have matching gray background--grays are very different. 3rd printings are labeled as such. Cover by Frank Miller. "Dark Knight Triumphant," script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; an aging Batman battles the Mutant gang and their anonymous leader; While walking to work, considering retirement, Jim Gordon is almost killed by a 17-year old boy with an M60; Carrie Kelly, a young girl who owes her life to Batman, seeks out her hero and becomes Robin. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 37 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #25-310C04E-027

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"I Alone Remain." The Psions plan to destroy the Omega Men's starship once it reaches Euphorix. Primus separates from Artin. Script by Todd Klein, pencils by Martin King, inks by Greg Theakston. "Partners." Lobo is under contract against Bedlam, his former partner. 1st solo Lobo story. Script by Todd Klein, plot and art by Keith Giffen. Cover by Shawn McManus. Cover price $1.25.

Punisher (1986 1st Series) 4D VG 4.0

Signed by writer Steven Grant, artist Mike Zeck, and inker John Beatty with Lone Star Comics certificate of authenticity. Cover detached at one staple.

Direct Edition. "Final Solution: Part 1!" Story by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Frank Castle tracks down the Punisher Hit Squad, a group of murders that includes Jigsaw that dress like the Punisher, to their source and discovers the mastermind behind it. But when he falls into their trap, will the real Punisher become just another brainwashed hit man? Cover price $0.75.

Punisher (1986 1st Series) 4N FN 6.0

Newsstand Edition. "Final Solution: Part 1!" Story by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Frank Castle tracks down the Punisher Hit Squad, a group of murders that includes Jigsaw that dress like the Punisher, to their source and discovers the mastermind behind it. But when he falls into their trap, will the real Punisher become just another brainwashed hit man? Cover price $0.75.

Star Wars Droids (1986 1st Series Marvel/Star Comics) 1N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4657040022

Newsstand Edition. Script by Dave Manak and art by John Romita & Carlos Garzon. Comic book based on the "Star Wars" animated series starring the droids C3P0 and R2-D2. C3P0 and R2-D2 are sent to their new master, Lott Kemp, a crystal merchant who lives on the planet Dodz which is under the control of a governor who demands heavy taxes. Don't pay those taxes and a killer droid makes a visit. So C3P0 and R2-D2 try to help in "The Destroyer" and "The Showdown." Cover price $0.75.

Star Wars Droids (1986 1st Series Marvel/Star Comics) 1N CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4657040021

Newsstand Edition. Script by Dave Manak and art by John Romita & Carlos Garzon. Comic book based on the "Star Wars" animated series starring the droids C3P0 and R2-D2. C3P0 and R2-D2 are sent to their new master, Lott Kemp, a crystal merchant who lives on the planet Dodz which is under the control of a governor who demands heavy taxes. Don't pay those taxes and a killer droid makes a visit. So C3P0 and R2-D2 try to help in "The Destroyer" and "The Showdown." Cover price $0.75.