Auctions: comic books February 1988

Batman (1940) 416 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4681552007

Nightwing (the former Robin) confronts Batman about his decision to take on a new sidekick in "White Gold And Truth". Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Aparo/Bill Sienkiewicz 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.

Battle Beasts (1988) 1 FN/VF 7.0

The Beginning. Story by John Stephenson. Art and cover by Andy Ice and Jorge Pacheco. Blackthorne Publishing presents a licensed comic based on Hasbros short-lived Battle Beasts toy line. On the planet its inhabitants call The World, Horny Toad, Gargantuan Gorilla, and Knight Owl gather for a ritual to show their mastery over the forces of fire, wood, and water. But the sinister Chameleon plans to disrupt the ceremony and send the civilization collapsing into chaos. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 583 VG/FN 5.0

Cover art by Mike Mignola. Fever starring Batman, Scarface, and Ventriloquist, script by John Wagner and Alan Grant, pencils by Norm Breyfogle, inks by Kim DeMulder; first appearance of Scarface and Ventriloquist. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 340N CGC 8.0 SS McFarlane/Stan Lee Newsstand Variant

Paper: Off white to white

Signed by Todd McFarlane on 10/5/112 & Stan Lee on 10/20/12.

Label #1116449001

Newsstand Edition. Fall of the Mutants crossover. "Vicious Circle!" Guest-starring Wolverine. Uncanny X-Men cameo. Story by Peter David. Art by Todd McFarlane. The Canadian mutant and the Incredible Hulk have never had a friendly relationship. This is their second and arguably most vicious battle to date. As the X-Men make their way to their ultimate fate at Forge's tower in Dallas (also see Uncanny X-Men #225-227), Wolverine separates from the group to confront a familiar scent. Before the Canuckle-Head can explain that he's not here for a fight, the Hulk, who hasn't forgotten their last meeting, attacks. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984 Mirage) 14 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609508005

The Unmentionables. The Turtles get roped into helping Casey investigate the case of a missing brass cow. Story, art and wraparound cover by Kevin Eastman. Black and white; 44 pages. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.