Auctions: comic books August 1988

Akira (1988) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4689553011

1st printing. Here it is – the first English translation of Katsuhiro Otomo's influential manga series, paving the way for the manga and anime craze to blossom in the English-speaking world. Decades after a mysterious explosion destroys Tokyo, teen bikers Tetsuo and Kaneda encounter a child with the face of an old man; his strange powers hold the key to the mystery. Story, art and cover by Otomo. Color by Steve Oliff, who pioneered the use of computer coloring with this series. Also includes an introductory article by Archie Goodwin. Mature readers. Cover price $3.50.

ALF (1988) 6 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4699309020

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. Willie's former school, California Central, needs a new mascot for their sports events. And ALF is happy to volunteer in "Be of Good Cheer." Then ALF tells Willie and Kate about the terrible things that happened when his family on Melmac won a lottery in "That's the Ticket." And in "Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow," ALF and the Tanners have to deal with ALF going through the Melmac shed cycle. Scripts by Michael Gallagher and art by Dave Manak & Marie Severin. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 303 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4691654013

Direct Edition. "Dock Savage!" Guest-starring Silver Sable. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. While trying to make up his mind about the research company's job offer in Kansas, the wondrous wall-crawler receives another employment offer! However, this one is from Silver Sable and requires brawn not brains! The Symkarian mercenary wants Spider-Man to team up with the Sandman to take down a neo-nazi and his private army! The web-slinger quickly accepts sable's offer and swings into action! As for the other offer, your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man has to talk to his wife first! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: Beginning with this issue, Todd McFarlane produces small drawings in the UPC box on the front cover. These sketches only appear on the cover of the direct sales issues. The newsstand editions have the regular bar code.) 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 303N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4516117015

Newsstand Edition. "Dock Savage!" Guest-starring Silver Sable. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. While trying to make up his mind about the research company's job offer in Kansas, the wondrous wall-crawler receives another employment offer! However, this one is from Silver Sable and requires brawn not brains! The Symkarian mercenary wants Spider-Man to team up with the Sandman to take down a neo-nazi and his private army! The web-slinger quickly accepts sable's offer and swings into action! As for the other offer, your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man has to talk to his wife first! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: Beginning with this issue, Todd McFarlane produces small drawings in the UPC box on the front cover. These sketches only appear on the cover of the direct sales issues. The newsstand editions have the regular bar code.) 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Batman The Cult (1988) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4689553016

Book one of a four-issue series, "Ordeal" finds Batman prisoner of a religious cult led by Deacon Joseph Blackfire. The cult tries to break Batman's will and have him join in their cause. Prestige format, written by Jim Starlin with art by Bernie Wrightson. Cover price $3.50.

Punisher (1987 2nd Series) 10D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1263343002

Direct Edition. Crossover with Daredevil (1964-1998 1st Series) #257. Story by Mike Baron. Art by Whilce Portacio. Daredevil and the Punisher are like fire and ice. They just don't play well together. A known criminal is on the loose and Daredevil wants him to stand trial for his crimes but Frank intends to see that he never makes it to court. Sit back and enjoy a Daredevil/Punisher brawl the likes of which you've never seen before. It's a story told from two points of view. This is the Punisher's point of view. Read Daredevil #257 for 'ole Hornhead's. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures (1988) 1 FN/VF 7.0 Direct Variant

Direct Edition. Story by Michael Dooney, David Wiser, and Patti Howeth. Art by Michael Dooney and David Garcia. Cover by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. Cover price $1.00.