Auctions: comic books May 1986

Avengers West Coast (1985) 8 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4548562009

Direct Edition. "A Bird in the Hand!" Guest-starring Thing , Firebird, and the Rangers. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott. As the Avengers, Thing, and Firebird return from the land of the Cat-People, they are confronted by Firebird's former team the Rangers (last seen in Incredible Hulk #265). Ghost Rider (original), Red Wolf, Shooting Star, and Texas Twister are here and it's not for a social call. It's the West Coast Avengers vs. the Rangers. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 395 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4668464011

Cover art by Tom Mandrake. "The Film Freak," script by Doug Moench, art by Tom Mandrake; With Jason at home being jealous, Batman teams up with Catwoman; They go after a burglar called the Film Freak due to spouting off classic movie lines; An old girlfriend gives the press his true identity, As Batman and Catwoman check out leads, Robin teams up with Bullock; The Film Freak's reenacts the shower scene from Psycho with the reporter as his leading lady. Continued in Detective Comics #562. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 3-1ST CGC 9.8 Miller Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4698015011

1st printing. NOTE: 2nd printing of #3 is clearly labeled as such on the inside cover. "Hunt The Dark Knight," script and pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson and Frank Miller; Batman battles the Joker, who has convinced his psychiatrist, Dr. Bartholomew Wolper, that he is sane and regretful; Seeking to discredit Batman, Wolper exhibits the Joker on a late-night show ("David Endochrine", parodying Late Night with David Letterman) to try and show that the Joker is actually a victim of Batman's own psychosis; As the police attack Batman, the Joker murders everyone in the studio; Batman follows him to Selina Kyle's place, where the former Catwoman has become a depressed alcoholic; Superman is introduced as an undercover agent for the American government. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Punisher (1986 1st Series) 5D CGC 9.8 SS Beatty/Zeck

Paper: White

Signed by John Beatty and Michael Zeck on 06/14/2019.

Label #2498687001

Direct Edition. "Final Solution: Part 2!" Story by Steven Grant and Jo Duffy. Art by Mike Vos and John Beatty. Cover by Mike Zeck and Phil Zemelman. The final chapter to the Punishers return to his war on crime concludes. Cover price $0.75.

Punisher (1986 1st Series) 5N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4008613012

Newsstand Edition. "Final Solution: Part 2!" Story by Steven Grant and Jo Duffy. Art by Mike Vos and John Beatty. Cover by Mike Zeck and Phil Zemelman. The final chapter to the Punishers return to his war on crime concludes. Cover price $0.75.

Punisher (1986 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 5 VG+ 4.5

Water spotting.

Canadian Edition with $.95 cover price"Final Solution: Part 2!" Story by Steven Grant and Jo Duffy. Art by Mike Vos and John Beatty. Cover by Mike Zeck and Phil Zemelman. The final chapter to the Punishers return to his war on crime concludes. Cover price $0.95.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 105 FN/VF 7.0

Direct Edition. Who has captured whom on Zeltros? That is what everyone wants to know when three different civilizations invade that world! It is up to Luke Skywalker and the Hoojibs to save the day. If that were not enough, Luke meets the villainous Toffs for the first time! "The Party's Over" is written by Jo Duffy, with art by Cynthia Martin, Steve Leialoha and Ken Steacy. Cover by Cynthia Martin and Ken Steacy. Cover price $0.75.