Auctions: comic books November 1987

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 294 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4729102011

Direct Edition. Kraven's Last Hunt: Part 5 of 6 -- "Thunder" Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Mike Zeck. Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Mike Zeck and Bob McLeod. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 32. A furious web-slinger confronts Kraven inside his lair! However, the depraved hunter doesn't want to fight! He only wants to talk and show the wall-crawler his prized possession downstairs: Vermin! Spider-Man is confused. The man-rat is scared. And Kraven has gone off the deep end! When the disturbed hunter lets Vermin go, the amazing one has no choice but to battle the tormented creature and pursue him into the streets! Once Kraven is alone, he completes his final hunt in horrendous fashion. Story concludes in Spectacular Spider-Man 132. Death of Kraven the Hunter. (Notes: In 1992 a sequel to this six-part saga was published: The Amazing Spider-Man Soul of the Hunter. An alternative reality in which Kraven actually killed Spider-Man is explored in What If (2nd series) 17. At the time of its publication, this issue generated considerable controversy due to Kraven's violent death by his own hands.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Masters of the Universe The Motion Picture (1987) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Double Cover: 1st cover 9.4, interior cover 9.8.

Label #4722654005

Direct Edition. Masters of the Universe: The Motion Picture - Written by Ralph Macchio (adaptation), David Odell (uncredited, original screenplay) and Stephen Tolkin (uncredited, original screenplay). Art by George Tuska and Art Nichols. Cover by Mike Zeck and Dennis Janke. Adaptation of the live-action 1987 film. Based on the toy line from Mattel and the animated television series produced by Filmation (1983-85). He-Man comes to Earth seeking a Cosmic Key that controls the power of the universe, stolen by cosmic villain Skeletor. Two teenagers become involved in this fantasy-adventure. Characters in this issue: He-Man; Teela; Skeletor; Man-at-Arms; Gwildor; Julie Winston; Kevin; Detective Lubic; Beastman; Karg; Blade; Saurod; Sorceress; Carl; Charlie; Evil-Lyn. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $2.00.

Masters of the Universe The Motion Picture (1987) 1D VF- 7.5

Direct Edition. Masters of the Universe: The Motion Picture - Written by Ralph Macchio (adaptation), David Odell (uncredited, original screenplay) and Stephen Tolkin (uncredited, original screenplay). Art by George Tuska and Art Nichols. Cover by Mike Zeck and Dennis Janke. Adaptation of the live-action 1987 film. Based on the toy line from Mattel and the animated television series produced by Filmation (1983-85). He-Man comes to Earth seeking a Cosmic Key that controls the power of the universe, stolen by cosmic villain Skeletor. Two teenagers become involved in this fantasy-adventure. Characters in this issue: He-Man; Teela; Skeletor; Man-at-Arms; Gwildor; Julie Winston; Kevin; Detective Lubic; Beastman; Karg; Blade; Saurod; Sorceress; Carl; Charlie; Evil-Lyn. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $2.00.

Masters of the Universe The Motion Picture (1987) 1N CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4734091003

Newsstand Edition. Masters of the Universe: The Motion Picture - Written by Ralph Macchio (adaptation), David Odell (uncredited, original screenplay) and Stephen Tolkin (uncredited, original screenplay). Art by George Tuska and Art Nichols. Cover by Mike Zeck and Dennis Janke. Adaptation of the live-action 1987 film. Based on the toy line from Mattel and the animated television series produced by Filmation (1983-85). He-Man comes to Earth seeking a Cosmic Key that controls the power of the universe, stolen by cosmic villain Skeletor. Two teenagers become involved in this fantasy-adventure. Characters in this issue: He-Man; Teela; Skeletor; Man-at-Arms; Gwildor; Julie Winston; Kevin; Detective Lubic; Beastman; Karg; Blade; Saurod; Sorceress; Carl; Charlie; Evil-Lyn. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $2.00.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 132D CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4729838017

Direct Edition. Kraven's Last Hunt - Part 6 of 6 - "Ascending" Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Mike Zeck (breakdowns) and Bob McLeod (finishes). Story continues from Amazing Spider-Man 294. The hunt is almost over. Kraven is dead, but Vermin is still on the loose. Spider-Man must suppress his fears and enter the sewer to find Vermin. Can the web-slinger match Vermin's savagery and bring the rat-like killer to justice? It's an uplifting finale for the Amazing Spider-Man! (Note: This six-issue saga was reprinted as a trade book titled "Kraven's Last Hunt" in both 1989 and 2006.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984 Mirage) 5REP.2ND CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #4601566007

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Second printing. Dated NOV. 1987 on cover Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984 Mirage) 5REP.2ND VF- 7.5

Second printing. Dated NOV. 1987 on cover Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984 Mirage) 5REP.2ND VG 4.0

Second printing. Dated NOV. 1987 on cover Cover price $1.50.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 34D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4545700017

Direct Edition. The issue features the conclusion a story from the British version of the Transformer comic book. Youngster Sammy Harker meets the rest of the Autobots who want to know all about the ancient legend of the Man of Iron warrior because their future and the humans' future depend on it in the conclusion of "Man of Iron." Script by Steve Parkhouse and art by Collins. Cover by Tom Morgan, Ian Akin and Brian Garvey. Cover price $1.00.

Usagi Yojimbo (1987 1st Series Fantagraphics) 4 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4699311002

First printing. As the story of Usagis training concludes, he becomes first a samurai, and then a masterless ronin, when war between rival shoguns tears his world apart. Parts 7 and 8 of Samurai. Story, art and cover by Stan Sakai, plus Qua by Gary Kato. Black and white; 32 pages. Other titles featuring Usagi Yojimbo include Albedo, Doomsday Squad #3 and Space Usagi. NOTE: Some issues from #1-10 were reprinted. Reprints are so noted in the reprint edition's indica. Cover price $2.00.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 32D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4685385011

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Direct Edition. Kraven's Last Hunt - Part 4 of 6 - "Resurrection" Story by J. M. DeMatteis. Art by Mike Zeck and Bob McLeod. Story continues from Spectacular Spiderman 131. Spider-Man finally awakens from his drug-induced coma and busts out of his coffin! Peter quickly returns to his wife, Mary Jane, who has not seen him in two weeks. Meanwhile, Kraven has been committing crimes in New York City, while dressed as Spider-Man. Story continues in Amazing Spiderman 294. Cover price $0.75.