Auctions: comic books May 1988

Aliens (1988 Dark Horse) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4668465017

1st printing - Written by Mark Verheiden. Art and cover by Mark A. Nelson. In deep space, a salvage crew is attacked by seemingly unstoppable monsters. The marines are called in, but they need someone with experience. Soon Hicks (the horribly scarred survivor from Aliens) and Newt (now almost eighteen) find themselves on a mission to locate and destroy the Aliens' homeworld! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 300 FN+ 6.5 Direct Variant

Direct Edition. Giant-sized 25th anniversary issue. First full appearance of Venom in "Venom!", script by David Michelinie, art by Todd McFarlane; Spidey's old alien costume has merged with reporter Eddie Brock who thinks his career was ruined by Spider-Man and the symbiote of the two, Venom, takes on the web slinger; At MJ's request, Spidey returns to the blue and red costume as she now finds his black duds way too creepy; This is the last issue in which Spider-Man appears in his black costume; Thing (of the Fantastic Four) cameo.. Stan's Soapbox Special in place of letters page: Full page editorial by Stan on the occasion of Spider-Man's 300th issue. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 300 VG+ 4.5 Direct Variant

Direct Edition. Giant-sized 25th anniversary issue. First full appearance of Venom in "Venom!", script by David Michelinie, art by Todd McFarlane; Spidey's old alien costume has merged with reporter Eddie Brock who thinks his career was ruined by Spider-Man and the symbiote of the two, Venom, takes on the web slinger; At MJ's request, Spidey returns to the blue and red costume as she now finds his black duds way too creepy; This is the last issue in which Spider-Man appears in his black costume; Thing (of the Fantastic Four) cameo.. Stan's Soapbox Special in place of letters page: Full page editorial by Stan on the occasion of Spider-Man's 300th issue. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 254D VF 8.0

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Al Williamson. First appearance of Typhoid Mary in Typhoid!, script by Ann Nocenti, pencils by John Romita Jr., inks by Al Williamson; Typhoid Mary blows into town and starts robbing the Kingpin's operations; Thinking he has finally found a way to get to Daredevil, Kingpin offers Typhoid a million dollars if she can make DD fall in love with her and then crush him; Matt meets Mary. 32 pgs. Cover price $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 343N CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4643367006

Newsstand Edition. "Beyond Redemption." Story by Peter David. Art by Todd McFarlane. Bruce, Rick, and Quartermain stumble upon Banner's estranged wife, Betty. Problem is she is being pursued by giant killer androids. Boy, this sure would be a good time for one of Banner's signature transformations. Plus, witness the ultimate fate of Craig Sanders and Samuel John LaRoquette the former Hulkbusters. 36 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Jungle Comics (1988 Blackthorne) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4525359014

Stories by Bruce Jones. Art by Hal Jones, credited as Dragan Flaesc. Cover by Dave Stevens. Blackthorne presents new adventures inspired by the classic jungle adventure comics of the 1930s and 40s, and featuring two of their most enduring characters: Sheena, Queen of the Jungle and Kaanga, Jungle Lord. Terrific cover by longtime Sheena fan and beloved good-girl artist Dave Stevens. Sheena, Queen of the Jungle; Kaanga, Jungle Lord. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 11 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-2D0A2F1-028

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"Nova!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Joe Staton and Joe Rubinstein. Even though the Heralds of Galactus are imbued with the Power Cosmic, the Silver Surfer teaches Nova (Frankie Ray) the universe is still a very dangerous place. Hopefully Nova will listen to Norrin Radd's council as they've been charged with finding the Contemplator, the last Elder of the Universe. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.