Auctions: comic books September 1986

Airboy (1986 Eclipse) 5 VG 4.0

As Airboy engages in a showdown with General Orista, Hirota, the Heap and others take on Misery in "Misery Takes a Holiday." Script by Chuck Dixon and art by Stan Woch & Willie Blyberg & Emily Novak. Cover by Dave Stevens Cover price $0.50.

Batman (1940) 399REP CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Fourth Printing.

Label #4609496003

2nd or later printing. Cover art by Tom Mandrake. "Strike Two!", script by Doug Moench, art by Tom Mandrake; Batman and Catwoman continue to try to get the goods on Roy Spivey, who has shrunk the head of his decapitated victim; The dead lady's head is mailed to her roommate's boyfriend; Batman stakes out and bugged the suspect's apartment; The surprises mount and an era comes to an end in this issue. Part 2 of 2, continued from Detective Comics (1937) #565. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Critters (1986) 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4615070004

Fantagraphics long-running anthropomorphic anthology (i.e., funny animal comic). Gnuff in Political Animals, story and art by Freddy Milton; the debut of Lionheart, story and art by Tom Stazer; Chapter Four of Birthright by Steven A Gallacci. Black and white; 32 pages. Painted cover by Ken Macklin. Cover price $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Crossfire and Rainbow (1986 Eclipse) 4 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4431673009

Dave Stevens cover. With Jay in jail and blamed for the murder of a police officer, Rainbow tries to find the real killer in "This Isn't Elvis." Script by Mark Evanier and art by Dan Spiegle. Issue also has "Text Page" by Mark Evanier. Cover price $1.25.

Crossfire and Rainbow (1986 Eclipse) 4 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4656959007

Dave Stevens cover. With Jay in jail and blamed for the murder of a police officer, Rainbow tries to find the real killer in "This Isn't Elvis." Script by Mark Evanier and art by Dan Spiegle. Issue also has "Text Page" by Mark Evanier. Cover price $1.25.

Eradicators (1986 SilverWolf) 4 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4645883004

Cover art by Dane McCart. Holocaustic Dungeon (part 1), script by Kris Silver (plot) and Stephen Cook, pencils by Dane McCart, inks by Tiffanie Ragasa; The Eradicators believe they have escaped from the Master Eradicator's ship and crash landed back on Earth; The sign says Sacramento, but the buildings are futuristic; The year is 2026; They meet the Deadly Dungeoneer; Stech wanders into a Holographic Dungeon arena; The others follow after him. Character Background on Diana Jennings. 28 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Jonny Quest (1986 Comico) 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4615070016

When a movie producer hires Dr. Quest and Race to find out who is sabotaging the making of his film, Race finds himself having to deal with a difficult and frustrating movie star in "Marley Frost is Here to Stay." Script by William Messner-Loebs and art by Tom Yeates & Dan Adkins. Issue also has a Jonny Quest pinup and a wraparound cover. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Age (1983 Marvel) Annual 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4387654016

Original mini-tales: Daredevil by Steve Englehart, Louis Williams & Al Williamson; X-Factor by Louise Simonson, Tom Morgan & Art Nichols; X-Men by Louise Simonson, Alan Kupperberg & Art Nichols; New Mutants by Louise Simonson & Art Adams; Cloak and Dagger by Bill Mantlo, Rick Leonardi & Terry Austin; Fallen Angels by Jo Duffy & Kerry Gammill; Spider-Man by Adam Blaustein, Ron Frenz & Joe Rubinstein; Alpha Flight by Bill Mantlo, David Ross & Joe Rubinstein; Thor by Walt Simonson; Peter Porker, The Spectacular Spider-Ham by Steve Mellor; Power Pack by Louise Simonson, Jon Bogdanove & Art Nichols; Doctor Strange by Peter Gillis & Chris Warner; Hulk by Al Milgrom; Avengers, Iron Man, Captain America & Fantastic Four by Roger Stern, John Buscema & Tom Palmer; Dakota North by Martha Thomases & Tony Salmons. Also: Li'l Fred strip by Fred Hembeck. Also: Bill Mantlo comments on Alpha Flight, Cloak and Dagger, Swords of the Swashbucklers; Walt Simonson comments on Animax, The Mighty Thor; Roger Stern comments on Avengers, Avengers vs X-Men, Fantastic Four, Grown-Up Thermonuclear Samurai Elephants; David Michelinie comments on The Bozz Chronicles, Iron Man, Web of Spider-Man; Mark Gruenwald comments on Captain America; Jo Duffy comments on Chuck Norris: Karate Kommandos, Fallen Angels; Bill Mumy comments on The Comet Man; Jim Owsley comments on Conan the Barbarian, Savage Sword of Conan, Amazing Spider-Man vs Wolverine; Steve Englehart comments on Daredevil, Silver Surfer, The West Coast Avengers; Peter Gillis comments on Doctor Strange, Strikeforce: Morituri; Larry Hama comments on G.I. Joe, Savage Tales, Wolfpack; Mark Evanier comments on Groo; Al Milgrom comments on The Incredible Hulk, Marvel Fanfare; Mike Carlin comments on Masters of the Universe; J.M. DeMatteis comments on Moonshadow; Doug Murray comments on The 'Nam; Chris Claremont comments on New Mutants, The Uncanny X-Men; Steve Mellor comments on Peter Porker, The Spectacular Spider-Ham; Louise Simonson comments on Power Pack, X-Factor; Bob Budiansky comments on Transformers. Flip covers by Ron Frenz & Joe Sinnott and Richard Howell & Al Milgrom. Cover price $0.50.

Playboy Magazine (1953-Present HMH Publishing) Vol. 33 #9 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4591731003

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The world's longest running men's magazine, featuring advice columns, pictorials, illustrations and humor. In this issue: The VCR Date - Why the Best Night Out Is a Night In; Farmers' Daughters - Born (and Bred) in the U.S.A.; Chicago Cubs' Ball Girl Marla Collins; Interview with Reporter Carl Bernstein - From Watergate to Heartburn; Anson Mount's Pro Football Preview; and "Prizzi's Family" - A New Story from Richard Condon. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $3.50.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 107D CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Excessive amount of scratching/scuffing to slab. Top edge label is coming loose.

Label #0115778003

Direct Edition. Final issue. A not-so-merry band of former imperials, former rebels, Mandalorians, Zeltrons, droids and Nagai are on Saijo on a mission to capture the Tof prince in "All Together Now". Script by Jo Duffy, pencils by Cynthia Martin, inks by Whilce Portacio.(scarce) Cover price $0.75.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 107N CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4584232019

Newsstand Edition. Final issue. A not-so-merry band of former imperials, former rebels, Mandalorians, Zeltrons, droids and Nagai are on Saijo on a mission to capture the Tof prince in "All Together Now". Script by Jo Duffy, pencils by Cynthia Martin, inks by Whilce Portacio.(scarce) Cover price $0.75.

Watchmen (1986) 1 FN/VF 7.0

Alan Moore's classic take on the superhero genre. Widely considered to be one of the greatest stories in modern comics history. Art by Dave Gibbons. 1st appearance Rorschach, Ozymandias, Dr. Manhattan, Silk Spectre & Nite Owl. Death of the Comedian. Cover price $1.50.

Watchmen (1986) 1 FN/VF 7.0

Alan Moore's classic take on the superhero genre. Widely considered to be one of the greatest stories in modern comics history. Art by Dave Gibbons. 1st appearance Rorschach, Ozymandias, Dr. Manhattan, Silk Spectre & Nite Owl. Death of the Comedian. Cover price $1.50.