Auctions: comic books May 1987

Conan The Reaver GN (1987 Marvel Graphic Novel) 1-1ST CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4384667002

Marvel Graphic Novel Volume 28 - 1st printing.

Written by Don Kraar. Art by John Severin.

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

Cover price $6.50.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 59 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4384740020

1st printing - "Divergent Paths!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover by Mike Zeck. Who or what is Raptor...an insane man or Cobra's deadly new assassin? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

Justice League America (1987) 1 FN+ 6.5

When terrorists take the U.N. General Assembly hostage, Doctor Light (Kimiyo Hoshi) calls on the newly formed Justice League for help in "Born Again". Plot and breakdowns by Keith Giffen, script by Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Kevin Maguire, inks by Terry Austin. Batman, Guy Gardner, Black Canary, Mr. Miracle, Oberon, Captain Marvel, Martian Manhunter, Blue Beetle, Dr. Fate, Maxwell Lord. Maguire/Austin cover. Cover price $0.75.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 1-1ST CGC 9.6 Miller Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4420619012

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.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 7D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4421040004

Direct Edition. "Long Live the King" - Written by Mike Carlin. Art by Ron Wilson and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Ron Wilson and Al Milgrom. Their names are Clamp Champ, Faker, Ninjor, Blast-Attak and Scareglow! They're the tyrant Skeletor's latest -- and greatest -- team of merciless marauders! What happens when they clash with He-Man and his noble defenders of Eternia is...explosive! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

Secret Origins (1986 DC 2nd Series) 14 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4412913012

Cover pencils by Luke McDonnell, inks by Dave Hunt. The Secret Origin of the Suicide Squad, script by John Ostrander, pencils by Luke McDonnell, inks by Dave Hunt; a look at the history of the Suicide Squad and Task Force X. 52 pgs. $1.25. Legends chapter 22. Cover price $1.25.

Suicide Squad (1987 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4384741003

Direct Edition. Cover art by Howard Chaykin. Trial by Blood, script by John Ostrander, pencils by Luke McDonnell, inks by Karl Kesel; Amanda Waller organizes a mission to take down the Jihad before they can attack the U.S. Bob Greenberger talks about how this series was developed. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Suicide Squad (1987 1st Series) 1D CBCS 9.0 SS Howard Chaykin

Paper: White

Direct Edition. Witnessed Signature: Howard Chaykin on 9/2/2023.

Label #23-3FE5019-005

Direct Edition. Cover art by Howard Chaykin. Trial by Blood, script by John Ostrander, pencils by Luke McDonnell, inks by Karl Kesel; Amanda Waller organizes a mission to take down the Jihad before they can attack the U.S. Bob Greenberger talks about how this series was developed. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 217D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4384740002

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. Cover price $0.75.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series) 16 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2A9668F-022

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"Playing with Fire!" Story by Louise Simonson. Art by David Mazzucchelli and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Walt Simonson. As the adults deal with the tragic aftermath of last issue's events, the kids face a challenge of their own. The woman Rusty accidently burned when his mutant fire abilities emerged (see X-Factor (1st Series) #1) returns, and the remorseful young man tries to make amends. However, Rusty will soon learn that making a deal with the malevolent Morlock called Masque is not too different than making a pact with the devil himself. Cover price $0.75.