Auctions: comic books November 1988

Batman (1940) 425 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4550408017

First Printing. Direct Edition. Batman receives a note from Jose Garzonas, along with a photo of a kidnapped Jim Gordon, in "Consequences". Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Mark Bright, inks by Steve Mitchell. 1-page ad for Batman #426 and #427 featuring original art by Jim Aparo. 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.

Black Orchid (1988 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698525022

Some people have secret identities. Some just have secrets. Meet the BLACK ORCHID, the beautiful and mysterious woman of action whose incredible powers an origins have long been shrouded in secrecy. Now, the veil of secrecy will be lifted. BLACK ORCHID...here is the story of her haunted past and her haunted present. Hers is a journey through love and darkness, madness and horror - from death to redemption. BLACK ORCHID is a 3-book Prestige Format mini-series that delves into the life of the world's most mysterious heroine. Written by Neil Gaiman, with full-color painted art and cover by Dave McKean. Cover price $3.50.

Crying Freeman Part 1 (1988) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4699263024

Dark Horse Presents (1986) 24 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4660816023

Cover by Mark A. Nelson. Writer Mark Verheiden and artist Mark A. Nelson present an all-new "side bar" story to Dark Horse's ongoing Aliens miniseries as they take us inside the mind of an Alien Queen! Plus-Just in time for Halloween, Kull writer John Arcudi and The American artist Grant Miehm team up on a tale of murder and...cannibalism in the wilds of New York. And Leopoldo Duranona continues his exciting five-part science fiction epic Race of Scorpions. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

Dark Horse Presents (1986) 24 VF 8.0

Cover by Mark A. Nelson. Writer Mark Verheiden and artist Mark A. Nelson present an all-new "side bar" story to Dark Horse's ongoing Aliens miniseries as they take us inside the mind of an Alien Queen! Plus-Just in time for Halloween, Kull writer John Arcudi and The American artist Grant Miehm team up on a tale of murder and...cannibalism in the wilds of New York. And Leopoldo Duranona continues his exciting five-part science fiction epic Race of Scorpions. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

Deadworld (1986 1st Series Arrow/Caliber) 10B CGC 9.8 Locke Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4651642004

Graphic (violent) variant cover by Vince Locke. Stories by Jack Herman and Vince Locke. Art by Vince Locke. Full page teaser ad on the back cover for the Crow comic book that predates the Crow's first story app in Caliber Presents #1. The original series of this acclaimed zombie comic, which appeared years before The Walking Dead. The Moloch/King Zombie battle ends in tragedy for the heroes; the zombie called Amy begins her strange quest. First issue under Caliber publishing. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $1.95.

Doc Savage (1988 2nd DC Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698526003

The Discord Makers - Part 1 of 6. The hit 1987 mini-series told only part of the story of Doc and his descendants, spanning the world and beyond...and five decades of action and adventure. Now the action picks up where the mini-series began. The first and greatest hero of his age returns in DOC SAVAGE, a monthly series with the focus on adventure in the grand old tradition. The action is on a global scale, with the emphasis on today's technology, the generation gap separating Doc and his grandson Chip...and between Doc's old and new operatives. Denny O'Neil returns to keep the legend alive as writer of the new series, joined by penciller Rod Whigham and inker Steve Montano. Painted cover by Eric Peterson. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.75.

Doc Savage (1988 2nd DC Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698526007

The Discord Makers - Part 1 of 6. The hit 1987 mini-series told only part of the story of Doc and his descendants, spanning the world and beyond...and five decades of action and adventure. Now the action picks up where the mini-series began. The first and greatest hero of his age returns in DOC SAVAGE, a monthly series with the focus on adventure in the grand old tradition. The action is on a global scale, with the emphasis on today's technology, the generation gap separating Doc and his grandson Chip...and between Doc's old and new operatives. Denny O'Neil returns to keep the legend alive as writer of the new series, joined by penciller Rod Whigham and inker Steve Montano. Painted cover by Eric Peterson. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.75.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 349 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4661407020

Guest-starring Spider-Man. Story by Peter David. Art by Jeff Purves, Mike and Valerie Gustovich. Continued from Web of Spider-Man #44. Can Spidey and the Grey-Behemoth stop trying to kill each other long enough to stop the bad guys. 36 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Punisher War Journal (1988 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3898646010

Direct Edition. Cover art by Carl Potts and Scott Williams. An Eye for an Eye Chapter One Sunday in the Park, script by Carl Potts, pencils by Carl Potts and Jim Lee, inks by Jim Lee; Punisher shoots some criminals and recalls his family's death in Central Park. Profiles of this issue's creators. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Punisher War Journal (1988 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4700409008

Direct Edition. Cover art by Carl Potts and Scott Williams. An Eye for an Eye Chapter One Sunday in the Park, script by Carl Potts, pencils by Carl Potts and Jim Lee, inks by Jim Lee; Punisher shoots some criminals and recalls his family's death in Central Park. Profiles of this issue's creators. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 238 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609431011

"Gonna be a Revolution!" Part 4 of 4. Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. Don't miss the stunning conclusion to the X-Men's latest adventure in a foreign land where mutants are enslaved and oppressed by a militaristic government. It's revolution in Genosha! Plus, the ominous warning of a coming" Inferno!" 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3839943024

Direct Edition. Part 1 of 3 - "Swordquest!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema and Klaus Janson. Wolvie slices through a pile of pirate slavers, and on his way to Mandripoor discovers a plot by the Black Blade to obtain the legendary Muramasa Sword. John Byrne art on back cover. NOTE: 1st appearance of Wolverine as Patch. Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3839919016

Direct Edition. Part 1 of 3 - "Swordquest!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema and Klaus Janson. Wolvie slices through a pile of pirate slavers, and on his way to Mandripoor discovers a plot by the Black Blade to obtain the legendary Muramasa Sword. John Byrne art on back cover. NOTE: 1st appearance of Wolverine as Patch. Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4691898003

Direct Edition. Part 1 of 3 - "Swordquest!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema and Klaus Janson. Wolvie slices through a pile of pirate slavers, and on his way to Mandripoor discovers a plot by the Black Blade to obtain the legendary Muramasa Sword. John Byrne art on back cover. NOTE: 1st appearance of Wolverine as Patch. Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 1D VF 8.0

Direct Edition. Part 1 of 3 - "Swordquest!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema and Klaus Janson. Wolvie slices through a pile of pirate slavers, and on his way to Mandripoor discovers a plot by the Black Blade to obtain the legendary Muramasa Sword. John Byrne art on back cover. NOTE: 1st appearance of Wolverine as Patch. Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 1D VG+ 4.5

Direct Edition. Part 1 of 3 - "Swordquest!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema and Klaus Janson. Wolvie slices through a pile of pirate slavers, and on his way to Mandripoor discovers a plot by the Black Blade to obtain the legendary Muramasa Sword. John Byrne art on back cover. NOTE: 1st appearance of Wolverine as Patch. Cover price $1.50.