Auctions: comic books December 1988

Advanced Dungeons and Dragons (1988 DC) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3986080009

Direct Edition. Based on the TSR role playing game - "The Gathering!" Part 1 of 4. Story by Michael Fleisher and Jan Duursema. Art by Jan Duursema. An ancient evil rises and once again threatens the Realms. Only a motley band of adventurers can stop it now. A surly dwarf warrior and his benevolent centaur companion, a gladiator who survived the Manshaka Arena of Blood, a fallen paladin, and a timid half-elf must somehow find a way to work together if the Realms are going to survive the coming darkness. Includes character sheets and information (to be used for the TSR Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game) for the Guardsmen of Waterdeep, Character: Priam Agrivar, human paladin, and the Magic Item: Staff of Withering. Cover price $1.25.

Batman (1940) 426 FN/VF 7.0

First printing. Direct Edition. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 1 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Jason discovers that his "real" mother was really his step-mother, and his birth mother is still alive; Joker escapes from Arkham and Batman chases him to the Middle East where he runs across Jason looking for one of the women he thinks is his mom. Infamous story where readers called an 800 number, and 'voted' to have Robin killed! Story continues in Batman #427. 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. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

GI Joe Special Missions (1986) 16 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4631124021

Direct Edition. "Tight Circle!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe. cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. When GI Joe's guard is down, Cobra decides to test out a new weapon 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe Special Missions (1986) 16 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4631124022

Direct Edition. "Tight Circle!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe. cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. When GI Joe's guard is down, Cobra decides to test out a new weapon 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1988 Marvel/Epic - Limited Series) 1N CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4643367009

Newsstand edition. Cover by Moebius. Parable, script by Stan Lee, art by Moebius; The Silver Surfer is a street person on Earth when Galactus arrives and proclaims himself God and tells everyone to have a good time. 36 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 2D CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Janson

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Klaus Janson on 8/23/2019 Direct Edition

Label #19-3233DB5-021

Direct Edition. Part 2 of 3 -"Possession is the Law!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema and Klause Janson. It seems everyone wants the Muramasa Sword, including Wolverine's old foe, the Silver Samurai. Bad thing is Jessica Drew (former and future Spider-Woman) controls the sword and is possessed by its dark power. Bill Sienkiewicz art on back cover. 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 2D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4667964010

Direct Edition. Part 2 of 3 -"Possession is the Law!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema and Klause Janson. It seems everyone wants the Muramasa Sword, including Wolverine's old foe, the Silver Samurai. Bad thing is Jessica Drew (former and future Spider-Woman) controls the sword and is possessed by its dark power. Bill Sienkiewicz art on back cover. 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.50.