Auctions: comic books July 1988

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 302 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4619819020

Direct Edition. "(Mid) American Gothic!" Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Peter Parker receives a job offer from a high tech company in Kansas! So, Spider-Man's alter-ego travels to America's heartland to tour the company's facilities! But upon arrival Peter discovers that there's something rotten in the sunflower state! Good thing the web-slinger made the trip too! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Silver Sable, and the Sandman. (Note: This issue includes a full-page ad for the Evolutionary War saga that ran through Marvel's 1988 annuals.) 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 293D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4550261025

Direct Edition. "And Flights of Angels" Part 3 of 3. Script by Walt Simonson. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. The Leviathan's rampage continues unabated across the Atlantic Ocean! The scheming Doctor Druid thinks that Marrina (aka the Leviathan) should be killed, but the Avengers with help from Henry Pym make one final attempt to save her! Incredibly Dr. Pym's plan seems to work after the Black Knight fires a special dart down the Leviathan's throat! But sadly Marrina transforms back into the giant sea serpent several minutes later. And then the Avengers finally accept the reality that all means necessary must be used to stop her! To that end the Mighty Thor brings down the thunder and lightning from the heavens, but again to little effect! Thus leaving Earth's Mightiest Heroes with only one weapon left to use…the Black Knight's ebony blade! Will Dane Whitman stab Marrina and invoke the blood curse of the blade? Or will the Avenging Son use the blade to slay the Leviathan himself? A poignant ending to one of the Avengers' saddest tales. Death of Marrina. Cameo appearances by Kang the Conqueror, Ravonna (disguised as Nebula), and Henry Pym. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain Marvel, Doctor Druid, She-Hulk, Thor, and the Sub-Mariner. (Notes: The Sub-Mariner appears next in Marvel Comics Presents 7 and searches for Marrina's progeny in Solo Avengers 17. This issue includes a full-page ad for the Evolutionary War storyline set to run through Marvel's 1988 annuals. The letters page includes a letter from comics publisher Charles Novinskie.) 36 pages Cover price $1.00.

Batman The Killing Joke (1988) 1-1ST CGC 9.8 Bolland Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4609864023

1st Printing. Batman matches wits with his arch nemesis The Joker in this critically acclaimed, prestige format one-shot. He also laughs at one of his jokes. The book is infamous for the scene in which The Joker shoots and cripples Barbara Gordon, effectively ending her crime fighting career as Batgirl. Written by Alan Moore, with art by Brian Bolland. 52 pages, full color. NOTE: 1st Printing, title is printed in lime green embossed ink. All others are later printings. Cover price $3.50.

Batman The Killing Joke (1988) 1-1ST CGC 9.8 Bolland Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4629911010

1st Printing. Batman matches wits with his arch nemesis The Joker in this critically acclaimed, prestige format one-shot. He also laughs at one of his jokes. The book is infamous for the scene in which The Joker shoots and cripples Barbara Gordon, effectively ending her crime fighting career as Batgirl. Written by Alan Moore, with art by Brian Bolland. 52 pages, full color. NOTE: 1st Printing, title is printed in lime green embossed ink. All others are later printings. Cover price $3.50.

Cerebus (1977-2004 Aardvark-Vanaheim) 112 CGC 8.5 SS Gerhard

Paper: White

Signed by Gerhard on 03/25/2022.

Label #3986040001

Square One. A double-sized issue, which also counts as issue #113. In the aftermath of Church & State, Cerebus finds himself without servants, friends or gold. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim; backgrounds by Gerhard. This story was not reprinted in the Church & State or Jakas Story collections. Black and white; 48 pages. Cover price $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Death Hawk (1988) 2 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4389170021

To Enshrine the Past - Written by Mark Ellis. Art by Rik Levins, Bruce Miller and Bob Lewis. Cover by Dave Dorman. Death Hawk's series continues! Also includes: 1-page "Death for Hire" introduction by Mark Ellis; 2-page Star Rangers Universe text piece "Chronology of Important Events" by Mark Ellis; and Star Words letters page. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 73 CBCS 9.4 Witnessed Sig Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Direct Edition.

Label #21-1981F70-007

In "Divided We Fall," it's civil war on Cobra Island between Serpentor and Cobra Commander, as the Joes and Destro both move in to join the fun. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Spirit Iron-Knife; Mutt and Junkyard; Wildcard; Skidmark; Flint; Lady Jaye; Mainframe; Dial-Tone; Tunnel Rat; Sneak-Peek; Gung-Ho; Lt. Falcon; Lift-Ticket; Slipstream; Keel-Haul (1st); VILLAINS: Cobra Commander II [Fred VII]; Baroness; Dr. Mindbender; Serpentor; Star-Viper; Firefly; Tomax; Xamot; Major Bludd; Zartan; Zarana; Zandar; Dreadnoks; Destro; Iron Grenadiers; Crimson Guardsmen; Cobra Soldiers . Written by Larry Hama, with art by Ron Wagner and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 345 FN/VF 7.0

Direct Edition. Special extra-sized issue. "Turning Point!" Story by Peter David. Art by Todd McFarlane, Jim Sanders III, and Chris Ivy. The last two years have been building to this issue. Welcome to Middletown, a quiet little hamlet. It's citizens are like any other small town with aspirations and problems of their own. Enter: the Hulk. The Hulk and his companions have tracked down the Leader and the only thing standing in the Grey Behemoth's way is Redeemer and Rock, the super-powered former Hulkbusters. Witness the ultimate confrontation between the Hulk and one of his oldest enemies, and Middletown is caught in the middle. The ending of this one will absolutely shock you. 52 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 345N FN- 5.5

Newsstand Edition. Special extra-sized issue. "Turning Point!" Story by Peter David. Art by Todd McFarlane, Jim Sanders III, and Chris Ivy. The last two years have been building to this issue. Welcome to Middletown, a quiet little hamlet. It's citizens are like any other small town with aspirations and problems of their own. Enter: the Hulk. The Hulk and his companions have tracked down the Leader and the only thing standing in the Grey Behemoth's way is Redeemer and Rock, the super-powered former Hulkbusters. Witness the ultimate confrontation between the Hulk and one of his oldest enemies, and Middletown is caught in the middle. The ending of this one will absolutely shock you. 52 pages. Cover price $1.50.