Auctions: comic books October 1988

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 307 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #0116476002

Direct Edition. "The Thief Who Stole Himself!" Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Peter Parker's next stop on his book signing tour is the Windy City! This should be a quick and easy trip to Chicago for the web-slinger! However an old foe from long, long ago elects to embark on a new criminal career in the second city! Can the amazing one capture the Chameleon before his next endeavor begins? Spidey will have to spot him first! In the meantime back in Manhattan, the deranged Jonathan Caesar makes his move on Mary Jane! Hurry home Spider-Man! (Note: The Chameleon previously battled the wall-crawler in Amazing Spider-Man 186.) 36 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Batman (1940) 424 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4681552008

1st printing. Direct Edition. Robin vows to take down Felipe Garzonas for his crimes, no matter the cost, in "The Diplomat's Son". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Mark Bright, inks by Steve Mitchell. 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.

Excalibur (1988 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4609865013

Direct Edition. Part 1 of 2 – "Warwolves of London!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. NOTE: This tale picks up after the events of Excalibur: The Sword is Drawn (1988). The world believes the mutant heroes the X-Men are dead (see Fall of the Mutants). Kitty Pryde and Nightcrawler, almost fully recovered from severe injuries sustained during the Mutant Massacre, join the psychic Rachel Summers (Phoenix II), the British superman Captain Britain and his elf lover, Meggan, to form the super team Excalibur. However, dangerous adversaries are gathering and this new group will have to learn to be a team if they are going to survive the coming days. Featuring a full page pin-up of Phoenix II on back cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Widget. Cover price $1.50.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 77 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4713536002

Direct Edition. In "Aftershocks," the Joes leave Cobra Island (after a cat fight between Lady Jaye and Zarana); Mindbender puts Serpentor in cold storage; Hawk and Roadblock are arrested by the Jugglers; and the Joe team is detained and suspended until the Cobra Island fiasco can be sorted out. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Roadblock; Flint; Lady Jaye; Doc; Lifeline; Beach-Head; Lt. Falcon; Tunnel Rat; Gung-Ho; Dial-Tone; Stalker; Keel-Haul; Shipwreck; Low-Light; GUESTS: The Jugglers; Dr. Adele Burkhart; VILLAINS: Cobra Commander II [Fred VII]; Dr. Mindbender; Serpentor; Destro; Baroness; Zartan; Zarana; Zandar; Dreadnoks; Scrap-Iron; Cobra Soldiers. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Marshall Rogers and Randy Emberlin. Cover inks by Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 78D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4713510001

Direct Edition. The Joes not in captivity launch an assault to free Hawk with the help of Dr. Burkhart, and Destro shows up to put the nail in the Jugglers' coffin in "Payback!" Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Roadblock; Jinx; Rock 'N Roll; Grunt; Cover Girl; Dusty; Zap; Bazooka; Barbeque; Flash; Wetsuit; Snow-Job; Steeler; GUESTS: Storm Shadow; Billy; Dr. Adele Burkhart; The Jugglers; VILLAINS: Destro; Baroness . Written by Larry Hama, with art by Rod Whigham and Fred Fredericks. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 78D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4713511025

Direct Edition. The Joes not in captivity launch an assault to free Hawk with the help of Dr. Burkhart, and Destro shows up to put the nail in the Jugglers' coffin in "Payback!" Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Roadblock; Jinx; Rock 'N Roll; Grunt; Cover Girl; Dusty; Zap; Bazooka; Barbeque; Flash; Wetsuit; Snow-Job; Steeler; GUESTS: Storm Shadow; Billy; Dr. Adele Burkhart; The Jugglers; VILLAINS: Destro; Baroness . Written by Larry Hama, with art by Rod Whigham and Fred Fredericks. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

Lunatic Binge (1988 Triad) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4699262022

New Guardians (1988) 2 VF/NM 9.0

The New Guardians are on the verge of destroying a powerful Colombian drug cartel...if the deadly disease that afflicts the heroes doesn't destroy them first. Written by Steve Englehart and Cary Bates, with art by Joe Staton and Mark Farmer. Cover by Staton. New Format. Cover price $1.25.