Auctions: comic books June 1988

Albedo (1985 1st Series Thoughts and Images) 13 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4699338001

Cover art by Matt Howarth. Untitled Erma Felna story, script and art by Steven A. Gallacci; Artifacts, including a body are removed from the derelict; All point to the progenitors of the races of the sector; This is the first hard evidence anyone has found. Debt: Chapter 3 starring konny and czu, script and art by Matt Howarth. The Origin of Space Wolf Part 1, script and art by Dan Flahive; Setting out on a raid, Paxton reviews the highlights of history and how things had come to this point. 36 pgs. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 301 CGC 9.4 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #2098706003

Direct Edition. "The Sable Gauntlet!" Guest-starring Silver Sable. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. The first 300 issues of the Amazing Spider-Man are in the books after the web-slinger's epic battle vs. Venom last issue! And now the next chapter in the wall-crawler's anthology begins with an encounter with his favorite mercenary: Silver Sable! The enchanting sable agrees to make a test run through the security systems of a new high-rise office building, but deadly danger awaits on the top floor! Will Spidey catch the elevator in time? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Dr. Morris Sloan. First $1.00 issue. (Notes: The cover is the same artwork (with different colors) as the cover to issue 300. This issue includes a full-page ad for the first appearance of Typhoid Mary in the Daredevil (1st) series -- art by John Romita Jr. and Al Williamson. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 469,913; average paid circulation 284,692. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 301MJ VG+ 4.5

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $1.00.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 255 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4668535007

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Al Williamson. Second appearance of Typhoid in Temptation!, script by Ann Nocenti, pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Al Williamson; Matt struggles to help his team win the court case against Kelco and the Kingpin; DD battles Typhoid for the first time. 32 pgs. Cover price $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 344D CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4689896014

Direct Edition. "Psychic Victory." Story by Peter David. Art by Todd McFarlane. It's the calm before the storm. The Redeemer and Rock, the Leader's new super-powered henchmen and former Hulkbusters, storm a top secret government facility to obtain Weapons of Mass Destruction. Meanwhile, Bruce and Betty's relationship has been a tumultuous one at best. Betty intends to confront the one responsible, the Hulk. 36 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 344D FN/VF 7.0

Direct Edition. "Psychic Victory." Story by Peter David. Art by Todd McFarlane. It's the calm before the storm. The Redeemer and Rock, the Leader's new super-powered henchmen and former Hulkbusters, storm a top secret government facility to obtain Weapons of Mass Destruction. Meanwhile, Bruce and Betty's relationship has been a tumultuous one at best. Betty intends to confront the one responsible, the Hulk. 36 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 41 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4662996024

Now possessing Optimus Prime's memories, the Autobots try to rebuild a new body for him but just don't have the resources for that. And when Autobots hold a trial by combat on the moon to determine their new leader, the Decepticons take advantage of the situation in "Totaled." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Jose Delbo & Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Jose Delbo and Dave Hunt. Cover price $1.00.