Auctions: comic books December 1990

Adventures of Superman (1987) 473 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4545388006

The Man of Steel needs help from Green Lantern...but while he's seeking out Hal Jordan, he winds up with Guy Gardner, which may translate into more of a hindrance than a help. Written and pencilled by Dan Jurgens and inked by Art Thibert. Cover by Jurgens and Thibert. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 457 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1618455030

Direct Edition. Tim Drake becomes Robin. While Batman tries to fight the effects of Scarecrow's fear toxins, Tim Drake must overcome his own fears if he hopes to rescue the caped crusader in "Master of Fear." Script by Alan Grant, art by Norm Breyfogle and Steve Mitchell. Cover by Breyfogle. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

DuckTales (1990 Disney) 7 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4670275017

Scrooge's Quest: Part 7 of 7 - "All that Glitters is Not Glomgold!" Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Cosme Quartieri and Robert Bat. In the final chapter to Scrooge McDuck's globetrotting quest, Scrooge and his companions return to Duckberg to take down Flintheart Glomgold once and for all. But can Scrooge succeed without the luck of his #1 Dime? FC, 32 pages Cover price $1.50.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 347D CGC 9.8 Adams Variant

Paper: White

Label #4699612003

1st printing. Direct Edition. "Big Trouble on Little Earth (or is it...Where Creatures Roam?)!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man, Wolverine, Ghost Rider, and the Hulk. Story by Walt Simonson. Art and cover by Arthur Adams and Art Thibert. Can it be true? Reed Richards, the Human Torch, and the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing of the Fantastic Four are dead?! Now, it's up to a monster, an outlaw hero, a mutant, and the Spirit of Vengeance to solve this mystery and stop an unseen threat to mankind before it's too late. Can the Incredible Hulk, Ghost Rider, Wolverine, and the Amazing Spider-Man play nice together long enough to stop Armageddon? 40 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Superman (1987 2nd Series) 50 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4232100003

1st printing. Krisis of the Krimson Kryptonite. Part 4 of 4. Special Extra-Sized issue. "The Human Factor!" Cameos by the Guardian and Gangbuster. Story by Jerry Ordway. Art by Dan Jurgens, Brett Breeding, Kerry Gammill, Curt Swan, John Byrne, Jerry Ordway and Dennis Janke. Superman has been rendered powerless, beaten, and humiliated by his arch nemesis, Lex Luthor. But when Luthor's own arrogance causes him to break the rules of the game set forth by Mr. Mxyzptlk, can a fully restored Man of Steel be far behind? Plus, Lois Lane gives Clark Kent her answer to his marriage proposal. NOTE: This issue features a humorous cameo by Marvel's First Family - the Fantastic Four. Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine Bloodlust (1990) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4689555018

1st printing. "Bloodlust!" Story and art by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. A demonic race of savage creatures have descended upon the Canadian north. Meanwhile, a mob of drunken men hunt a killer across the icy Yukon wasteland. In the middle of all this chaos is the feral mutant known as Wolverine. Logan must struggle against his animalistic berserker side or lose his humanity forever. Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $4.95.