Auctions: comic books December 1989

Batman (1940) 442 CGC 8.0 SS Wolfman/DeCarlo

Paper: White

Signed by Marv Wolfman on 3/30/24 and Mike DeCarlo on 11/1/24.

Label #4532765002

Direct Edition. Cover by George Perez. "A Lonely Place of Dying Chapter Five: Rebirth," script by George Perez (Co-Plot) and Marv Wolfman, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; With Batman and Nightwing trapped by Two-Face, there's only one person left to save the day; Prepare for the debut of the newest Robin, Tim Drake! Columns on "Bat Questions Answered," "Continuity Corner," and "From the Den," the latter by Denny O'Neil. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Sensational She-Hulk (1989) 9 CBCS 9.2 Witnessed Sig Leonardi

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Rick Leonardi on 7/29/2023. Direct Edition.

Label #23-2B0216E-048

"Burn Out!" Story by Richard Starkings and Gregory Wright. Art by Bryan Hitch, Al Milgrom, Walt Simonson, and Bob Wiacel. In the tradition of Bugs Bunny vs. Daffy Duck, She-Hulk must contend with the insane antics of the Madcap. The third wall is not only broken this issue, it's shattered. Cover price $1.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 256D VF- 7.5

Direct Edition. Acts of Vengeance: Part 1 of 3. "The Key that Breaks the Locke!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. A cabal made-up of some of Marvel's most dangerous villains has gathered together to pull their resources and finally destroy the heroes who oppose them. This inner circle consists of Doctor Doom, Magneto, the Kingpin, Wizard, Red Skull, the Mandarin, and a mysterious benefactor. Their plan is to surprise their enemies with foes whom they've never faced. In this issue, Iron Man's arch nemesis the Mandarin takes on a new apprentice - Lady Mandarin! The X-Men know her as Psylocke. NOTE: 1st appearance of the ninja Psylocke. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

What If (1989 2nd Series) 7 CGC 9.6 SS Valentino

Paper: White

Signed by Jim Valentino on 3/31/07.

Label #0009687008

Direct Edition. "Wolverine, Agent of SHIELD." Script and breakdowns by Jim Valentino, pencils by Rob Liefeld, inks by Scott Williams. Brief Hulk and Wendigo appearances. The story picks up immediately after the Hulk/Wolverine battle in Incredible Hulk 180-181. Guest Starring Nick Fury, Black Widow, and Baron Strucker. Cameos by Captain America, Professor X, and Nightcrawler. One-page back-up, "What If Aunt May Was a Mutant With Claws?" Script by John Rozum, pencils by Jim Valentino, inks by Robert Campanella. Two half-page cartoons featuring Captain America (script by Gary Fields, pencils by Vince Mielcarek, inks by Harry Candelario) and the Punisher (by Dave Simons). Liefeld/Williams cover. Cover price $1.25.