Auctions: comic books February 1990

Adventures of Superman (1987) 463D VF+ 8.5

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Dan Jurgens, inks by Brett Breeding. Speed Kills, script by Dan Jurgens, pencils by Dan Jurgens, inks by Art Thibert; Superman versus the Flash, in a race necessary to send Mr. Mxyzptlk back to the fifth dimension for another ninety days. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Avengers West Coast (1985) 55 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4548562014

Acts of Vengeance conclusion - "The Breaking Strain" Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Paul Ryan. Cover by John Byrne. Story continues from Avengers 313. Marvel's Acts of Vengeance crossover event reaches its apex as the true mastermind is revealed: Loki, the god of evil! Loki was the first villain the Avengers ever fought! And he might be their last if the east coast and west coast teams cannot halt his sinister scheme! Nine avengers led by the Mighty Thor charge into battle vs. the lord of lies! Can Earth's Mightiest Heroes deny Loki his ultimate act of vengeance? Meanwhile in California, the Scarlet Witch undergoes a dark and dramatic transformation courtesy of her father -- the Master of Magnetism! Appearances by the Kingpin, Mandarin, Magneto, Red Skull, Wizard, Agatha Harkness, Wonder Man, U.S. Agent, and Immortus. Avengers Lineup vs. Loki: Captain America, Dr. Pym, Falcon, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Mockingbird, Thor, Vision, and the Wasp. (Note: Avengers Spotlight #29 serves as the epilogue for the Acts of Vengeance storyline.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.