Auctions: comic books April 1988

ALF (1988) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4699309019

Comic book version of the TV sitcom and cartoon that aired on NBC from 1986 to 1990 featuring an Alien Life Form (ALF) living with a family. ALF's anti-gravity belt causes problems for Brian at school in "All's Fair." Then ALF tells Willie and Kate about the time he went undercover on Melmac in "All My Life's a Cycle." And in "Jungle Love," the Tanner Family takes a trip to the Jungle Trails Park and ALF goes along in disguise. Scripts by Michael Gallagher and art by Dave Manak & Marie Severin. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 299 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #18-0E70E11-003

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Direct Edition. "Survival of the Hittist!" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Todd McFarlane. Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Todd McFarlane. After their waterfront arms theft goes awry, the Life Foundation turns the tables on Chance! The mysterious survivalist group abducts the mercenary and takes him to their secret headquarters in northern New Jersey! But thanks to a well-placed spider tracer, the web-slinger infiltrates the foundation's secluded colony the next day...and rescues Chance! So now the adversaries of 24 hours ago suddenly become allies to avoid death...courtesy of the Life Foundation! First appearance (and cameo on the last page) by Venom. Cameo appearances by Eddie Murphy, Paul Schaffer, and Joe Robertson. Last 75¢ issue. 36 pages, full color. (Note: Chance returns in Amazing Spider-Man 336.) Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 299 VG+ 4.5

Water damage.

Direct Edition. "Survival of the Hittist!" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Todd McFarlane. Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Todd McFarlane. After their waterfront arms theft goes awry, the Life Foundation turns the tables on Chance! The mysterious survivalist group abducts the mercenary and takes him to their secret headquarters in northern New Jersey! But thanks to a well-placed spider tracer, the web-slinger infiltrates the foundation's secluded colony the next day...and rescues Chance! So now the adversaries of 24 hours ago suddenly become allies to avoid death...courtesy of the Life Foundation! First appearance (and cameo on the last page) by Venom. Cameo appearances by Eddie Murphy, Paul Schaffer, and Joe Robertson. Last 75¢ issue. 36 pages, full color. (Note: Chance returns in Amazing Spider-Man 336.) Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 418 CBCS 9.0 Witnessed Sig Starlin

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Jim Starlin on 4/22/2022 Direct Edition

Label #22-1EB985B-005

The KGBeast proves to be a skilled and cunning foil for Batman, as the caped crusader attempts to halt the assassinations in "Ten Nights Of The Beast!" Part 2 of 4, continued from the previous issue. Story continues next issue. Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Mike Zeck 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.

Hellblazer (1988) 4 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4533003006

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Written by Jamie Delano. Art by John Ridgway. Cover by Dave McKean. Waiting for the Man; Constantine's niece is kidnapped by a bizarre and dangerous religious cult known as The Resurrection Crusade; Can the urban mage safe her--or will he lose his soul while trying? 36 pages, full color. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Honeymooners (1987 Triad) 7 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Fundraising envelope present.

Label #4699262025

Story by Thomas E. West and Norman Abramoff. Cover and Art by Win Mortimer and Vince Musacchia. Cover price $2.00.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 390 CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Defalco

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Tom Defalco on 2/22/2020 Direct Edition

Label #20-0BD3E6A-007

War of Gods: Prelude - The Avengers guest star in "The Hero and the Hammer!", script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Brett Breeding; Thor arrives on Hydrobase, and learns of the many changes to the Avengers; Asgard is once again attacked by Seths legions, while Grog and more Demons of Death attack Thor and the Captain; During the battle, the Captain lifts Mjolnir and sends it back to Thors grasp; Thor then easily defeats Grog and the soldiers, sending them back through the gate. Brief appearances by Hogun, Fandrall, Volstagg, and Balder. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 314,440; average paid circulation 190,600. 36 pgs., full color.

NOTE: Steve Rogers lifts Thor's hammer for the 1st time.

Cover price $0.75.