Auctions: comic books January 1989

Aliens (1988 Dark Horse) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4668465016

1st printing - Written by Mark Verheiden. Art and cover by Mark A. Nelson. As the ship carrying Hicks, Newt and the company of Colonial Marines nears the Aliens' Homeworld, a strange paranoia begins to grip the people of Earth. Thousands begin to suffer recurring nightmares about the Aliens, leading Dr. Orona to a terrible realization: there is already an alien--a queen--on Earth! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

Batman (1940) 429 VF- 7.5

First printing. Direct Edition. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 4 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Batman and Superman talk to CIA agent Ralph Bundy about the Joker's diplomatic status; The agent tries to get Batman to leave the Joker alone; Batman goes to the Joker's hotel room; The Joker confirms that he killed Jason; The Joker pulls a gun, but Batman is already gone; At the UN the Joker tries to poison the audience; Fortunately, Superman sucks up all the poison and flies out of the room to release it; The Joker activates bombs; Batman pursues him. 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.

Caliber Presents (1989) 1 VG- 3.5

Heavy cover oxidation.

1st appearance of The Crow. Cover by Tim Vigil. Stories and art by James OBarr, Mark Bloodworth, Tim Vigil, Mark Winfrey, Tim Tyler, and Kyle Garrett. Anthology featuring Caliber artists and characters, as well as stand-alone stories. The first-ever appearance of OBarrs The Crow in Inertia, plus another OBarr story, IO; the sword-and-sorcery strip Cuda; a preview of Bloodworths NightStreets series. 48 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $1.95.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 3D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4697996019

Direct Edition. Part 3 of 3 - "The Black Blade!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema and Al Williamson. Oh no, Wolverine is possessed by the Black Blade and is about to sacrifice Jessica Drew, unless McCabe and Silver Samurai can stop him. Kevin Nowlan art on back cover. 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.50.