Auctions: comic books May 1987

Amazing Heroes (1981) 117 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4697022007

In this issue: A Horse of a Different Color - article on Dark Horse Comics & interview with Randy Stradley; Alpha Flight - why Marvel's Canadian super-team never worked; Captain EO - from 3-D movie to 3-D comic; David Michelinie on Spider-Man's impending marriage; 10 of a Kind - star-crossed super-heroes. Plus: Editorial; Newsline; Coming Distractions; Doc's Bookshelf; Comics in Review - In Praise of Super-Hero Comics, Part 2; Amazing Readers; Don Rosa's Information Center. Cover features Tom Yeates' interpretation of Michael Jackson from Eclipse Comics' adaptation of the Walt Disney Company movie Captain EO. Cover price $2.50.

Batman (1940) 407 VF- 7.5

Batman Year One, Chapter Four: "Friend In Need". Part 4 of 4, continued from the previous issue. James Gordon is blackmailed, Catwoman gets in Batman's way and Bruce Wayne must come to the rescue sans cape and cowl. Script by Frank Miller, art by David Mazzucchelli. Mazzucchelli cover. 1st printing. 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.

Conan The Reaver GN (1987 Marvel Graphic Novel) 1-1ST FN+ 6.5

Marvel Graphic Novel Volume 28 - 1st printing.

Written by Don Kraar. Art by John Severin.

The promise of treasure lures Conan to Turan, but the path to that treasure might just cost the barbarian his life! Can Conan overcome a terrifying monster and the horde of assassins known only as the Red Mist?

Softcover, 64 pages, 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., full color.

Cover price $6.50.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 1-1ST CGC 9.8 Miller Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #3892714005

First printing. Frank Miller introduction and cover. Wrongfully accused of plotting to overthrow the Shogun, Itto Ogami becomes an outlaw, wandering through the provinces of feudal Japan, seeking vengeance for the murder of his wife and family. Awesome stories by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojma, presented in fantastic black and white art. Each issue in this series runs approximately 60 pages. Cover price $1.95.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 1-1ST CGC 9.8 Miller Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #3883950006

First printing. Frank Miller introduction and cover. Wrongfully accused of plotting to overthrow the Shogun, Itto Ogami becomes an outlaw, wandering through the provinces of feudal Japan, seeking vengeance for the murder of his wife and family. Awesome stories by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojma, presented in fantastic black and white art. Each issue in this series runs approximately 60 pages. Cover price $1.95.

Question (1987 1st Series) 4 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4733930005

Cover pencils by Denys Cowan, inks by Bill Sienkiewicz. The Sacrifice, script by Dennis O'Neil, pencils by Denys Cowan, inks by Rick Magyar; Hatch plans on sacrificing Jackie in a twisted ritual, but The Question comes in like an Angel of the Lord; Myra kills Hatch. Small promo ad for The Outsiders. Suggested for Mature Readers. Deluxe format. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 217D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4724624006

Direct Edition. "Folly's Gambit!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Jackson Guise and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Walt Simonson & Bob Wiacek. In the wake of the Mutant Massacre affair (see Uncanny X-Men #210-213), the team has brought their wounded to Muir Island for rehabilitation. After an argument between Callisto and Dazzler, Alison heads into to town to blow off some steam. She ends up having an encounter with the unstoppable Juggernaut that may have deadly consequences for the X-Men's newest member. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.