Auctions: comic books October 1989

Batman Arkham Asylum HC (1989 DC) 1st Edition 1-1ST FN- 5.5

1st Edition - 1st printing.

Written by Grant Morrison. Art and cover by Dave McKean.

On April Fool's Day the Joker leads a revolt of the inmates at Arkham Asylum, prison for the criminally insane. The Dark Knight Detective must save the day by saving the hostages and rounding up the bad guys. But what of Amadeus Arkham, founder of the infamous institution? Featuring the Dark Knight's arch-nemeses the Joker, Two-Face, Scarecrow, Poison Ivy, and more in the black heart of Gotham City's house for the criminally insane. This graphic novel is well-known for its psychological intensity and probing portraits of Batman and the Joker, as well as groundbreaking art that influenced scores of artists by introducing a new school of storytelling and technique to comics.

Hardcover, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $24.95.

Dark Horse Presents (1986) 36A CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3811124002

Cover by Chris Warner. The most eagerly-awaited storyline begins in this month's issue of Dark Horse Presents! They are the galaxy's most deadly alien races; now, the time has come for them to meet at last! It's the Aliens and Predator together in one story! The confrontation of the century brought to you by Randy Stradley and film designer (The Abyss and Robocop II) Phillip Norwood! The story will then continue in a full-color miniseries coming out next month! Also, Paul Guinan and Anina Bennet continue the story of The Heartbreakers--beautiful and deadly clones! Plus, the further "sword and sorcery" adventures of Delia and Celia by Gary Davis! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

Dark Horse Presents (1986) 36B CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #3743159008

Cover by Chris Warner. The most eagerly-awaited storyline begins in this month's issue of Dark Horse Presents! They are the galaxy's most deadly alien races; now, the time has come for them to meet at last! It's the Aliens and Predator together in one story! The confrontation of the century brought to you by Randy Stradley and film designer (The Abyss and Robocop II) Phillip Norwood! The story will then continue in a full-color miniseries coming out next month! Also, Paul Guinan and Anina Bennet continue the story of The Heartbreakers--beautiful and deadly clones! Plus, the further "sword and sorcery" adventures of Delia and Celia by Gary Davis! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 228 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4732126002

Cover art by Todd McFarlane. Whatever Happened to the Iceman?, script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Dave Hunt; Peter is in California to cover the breakup of the Champions but finds only Angel has stayed in the badly constructed Champion's Tower; Spidey and Angel take on one of the Champion's former foes who is using Iceman as a pawn; reprinted from Spectacular Spider-Man (Marvel, 1976 series) #17. If He Should Punch Me, script by Danny Fingeroth, pencils by Alan Kupperberg, inks by Joe Albelo; Spider-Ham and Punfisher team up to take on Tomenstain but Punny is mind controlled by one of Flash's evil allies. 36 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.