Auctions: comic books January 1992

Akira (1988) 31 FN+ 6.5

As the military readies its own attack on the New Tokyo Empire, Kaneda and the bikers prepare the assault on the Olympic Stadium. The first English translation of Katsuhiro Otomos influential manga series. Story, art and cover by Otomo. Color by Steve Oliff. Mature readers. Cover price $3.95. Cover price $3.95.

Marvel Super Heroes (1990 2nd Series) 8D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3936174023

Direct Edition. 1st appearance of Squirrel Girl - "Three Strikes, Yer Out!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the X-Men. Script by Michael Higgins. Pencils by M.C. Wyman. Inks by Sam de la Rosa. Cover by Erik Larsen. The Uncanny X-Men aren't quite finished with the Sentinels...as Cynthia Chalmers transfers her consciousness into an old Mark II version and attacks one more time! In the land down under, can the children of the atom finally end the twisted legacy of the Chalmers family? Cameo appearances by Gateway and the Abomination. X-Men Lineup: Colossus, Havok, Psylocke, Rogue, Storm, and Wolverine. Second story: "Leftovers!" Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Script by Scott Lobdell. Pencils by Chris Wozniak and Michael Lopez. Inks by Jeff Albrecht. Prince Namor visits the submerged former kingdom of the Bird People after discovering one of Oracle Inc's research platforms in disarray! Once inside the undersea citadel, the Avenging Son makes another discovery: Diablo! Wow, what does the Master of Alchemy want with the submerged Sky Isle? He's trying to steal the Bird People's technology that once controlled the Earth's ozone layer! However the Prince of Atlantis won't stand for that! With help from an unlikely ally, the Sub-Mariner duels with Diablo in the ocean depths! First appearance of Dania, the daughter of Red Raven. Flashback cameo by Red Raven to recap the events of Sub-Mariner (1st series) 26. Third story: "The Coming of...Squirrel Girl!" Guest-starring Iron Man. Plot by Steve Ditko. Script by Will Murray. Art by Steve Ditko. It's the debut of a new superhero: Squirrel Girl! And her first super-villain to battle is none other than Victor Von Doom! Fortunately though, she has the golden avenger and a horde of squirrels by her side! A fun tale! First appearance of Squirrel Girl. (Note: Squirrel Girl returns many years later in the Great Lakes Avengers (2005) Limited Series.) Fourth feature: Various Pin-ups by Jim Starlin featuring Adam Warlock, Sasquatch, the Thing, Hulk, Beast, Doctor Strange, Spider-Man, and Wolverine. 80 pages. Cover price $2.25.

Marvel Super Heroes (1990 2nd Series) 8D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4008794025

Direct Edition. 1st appearance of Squirrel Girl - "Three Strikes, Yer Out!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the X-Men. Script by Michael Higgins. Pencils by M.C. Wyman. Inks by Sam de la Rosa. Cover by Erik Larsen. The Uncanny X-Men aren't quite finished with the Sentinels...as Cynthia Chalmers transfers her consciousness into an old Mark II version and attacks one more time! In the land down under, can the children of the atom finally end the twisted legacy of the Chalmers family? Cameo appearances by Gateway and the Abomination. X-Men Lineup: Colossus, Havok, Psylocke, Rogue, Storm, and Wolverine. Second story: "Leftovers!" Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Script by Scott Lobdell. Pencils by Chris Wozniak and Michael Lopez. Inks by Jeff Albrecht. Prince Namor visits the submerged former kingdom of the Bird People after discovering one of Oracle Inc's research platforms in disarray! Once inside the undersea citadel, the Avenging Son makes another discovery: Diablo! Wow, what does the Master of Alchemy want with the submerged Sky Isle? He's trying to steal the Bird People's technology that once controlled the Earth's ozone layer! However the Prince of Atlantis won't stand for that! With help from an unlikely ally, the Sub-Mariner duels with Diablo in the ocean depths! First appearance of Dania, the daughter of Red Raven. Flashback cameo by Red Raven to recap the events of Sub-Mariner (1st series) 26. Third story: "The Coming of...Squirrel Girl!" Guest-starring Iron Man. Plot by Steve Ditko. Script by Will Murray. Art by Steve Ditko. It's the debut of a new superhero: Squirrel Girl! And her first super-villain to battle is none other than Victor Von Doom! Fortunately though, she has the golden avenger and a horde of squirrels by her side! A fun tale! First appearance of Squirrel Girl. (Note: Squirrel Girl returns many years later in the Great Lakes Avengers (2005) Limited Series.) Fourth feature: Various Pin-ups by Jim Starlin featuring Adam Warlock, Sasquatch, the Thing, Hulk, Beast, Doctor Strange, Spider-Man, and Wolverine. 80 pages. Cover price $2.25.

Spider-Man Torment TPB (1992 Marvel) 1st Edition 1B-1ST FN/VF 7.0

Signed by Todd McFarlane (inside front cover). Autograph certification from Spider's Web is included.

Blue cover Regular Edition - 1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Spider-Man (1990) #1-5 and Spectacular Spider-Man Annual #10.

Story and art by Todd McFarlane.

McFarlane's 1990 series Spider-Man gave the Wallcrawler a new look - and his villains a new attitude!

Softcover, full color.

Cover price $12.95.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 50D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2029929010

Direct Edition. Shiva Scenario: Phase 3 of 3 - "Dreams of Gore!" Guest-starring the X-Men. Written by Larry Hama. Art by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. Wolverine discovers the location where his memory implants were created. But when he gets there he also discovers the mechanical monster known simply as Shiva, a robot programmed to hunt and kill renegade members of the Weapon X Program. Featuring pin-ups by Bill Sienkiewicz and Jim Lee. 64 pages, FC NOTE: The astounding sequel to Weapon X from Marvel Comics Presents (1988-1995) #72-84. Cover price $2.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 50D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4645474010

Direct Edition. Shiva Scenario: Phase 3 of 3 - "Dreams of Gore!" Guest-starring the X-Men. Written by Larry Hama. Art by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. Wolverine discovers the location where his memory implants were created. But when he gets there he also discovers the mechanical monster known simply as Shiva, a robot programmed to hunt and kill renegade members of the Weapon X Program. Featuring pin-ups by Bill Sienkiewicz and Jim Lee. 64 pages, FC NOTE: The astounding sequel to Weapon X from Marvel Comics Presents (1988-1995) #72-84. Cover price $2.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 50D CGC 9.4 SS Hama

Paper: White

Signed by Larry Hama on 12/6/25.

Label #4697003019

Direct Edition. Shiva Scenario: Phase 3 of 3 - "Dreams of Gore!" Guest-starring the X-Men. Written by Larry Hama. Art by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. Wolverine discovers the location where his memory implants were created. But when he gets there he also discovers the mechanical monster known simply as Shiva, a robot programmed to hunt and kill renegade members of the Weapon X Program. Featuring pin-ups by Bill Sienkiewicz and Jim Lee. 64 pages, FC NOTE: The astounding sequel to Weapon X from Marvel Comics Presents (1988-1995) #72-84. Cover price $2.50.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 4D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2110044022

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Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Jim Lee, inks by Scott Williams. The Resurrection and the Flesh, script by Jim Lee (Plot) and John Byrne, pencils by Jim Lee, inks by Scott Williams. First appearance of Omega Red! The Hand brings Omega Red (formerly Arkady) back to life; The X-Men play basketball, mutant style; Moira agonizes over her part in the Magneto fiasco and leaves; Gambit and Rogue are on the way to a chaperoned date when Omega Red and the Hand interfere. Cover price $1.00.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 4D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3881596018

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Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Jim Lee, inks by Scott Williams. The Resurrection and the Flesh, script by Jim Lee (Plot) and John Byrne, pencils by Jim Lee, inks by Scott Williams. First appearance of Omega Red! The Hand brings Omega Red (formerly Arkady) back to life; The X-Men play basketball, mutant style; Moira agonizes over her part in the Magneto fiasco and leaves; Gambit and Rogue are on the way to a chaperoned date when Omega Red and the Hand interfere. Cover price $1.00.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 4D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4689023003

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Jim Lee, inks by Scott Williams. The Resurrection and the Flesh, script by Jim Lee (Plot) and John Byrne, pencils by Jim Lee, inks by Scott Williams. First appearance of Omega Red! The Hand brings Omega Red (formerly Arkady) back to life; The X-Men play basketball, mutant style; Moira agonizes over her part in the Magneto fiasco and leaves; Gambit and Rogue are on the way to a chaperoned date when Omega Red and the Hand interfere. Cover price $1.00.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 4D CGC 9.6 JSA Jim Lee

Paper: White

Jim Lee Authenticated Autograph.

Label #4695264004

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Jim Lee, inks by Scott Williams. The Resurrection and the Flesh, script by Jim Lee (Plot) and John Byrne, pencils by Jim Lee, inks by Scott Williams. First appearance of Omega Red! The Hand brings Omega Red (formerly Arkady) back to life; The X-Men play basketball, mutant style; Moira agonizes over her part in the Magneto fiasco and leaves; Gambit and Rogue are on the way to a chaperoned date when Omega Red and the Hand interfere. Cover price $1.00.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 4D CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3918520011

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Jim Lee, inks by Scott Williams. The Resurrection and the Flesh, script by Jim Lee (Plot) and John Byrne, pencils by Jim Lee, inks by Scott Williams. First appearance of Omega Red! The Hand brings Omega Red (formerly Arkady) back to life; The X-Men play basketball, mutant style; Moira agonizes over her part in the Magneto fiasco and leaves; Gambit and Rogue are on the way to a chaperoned date when Omega Red and the Hand interfere. Cover price $1.00.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 4D CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #3918520012

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Jim Lee, inks by Scott Williams. The Resurrection and the Flesh, script by Jim Lee (Plot) and John Byrne, pencils by Jim Lee, inks by Scott Williams. First appearance of Omega Red! The Hand brings Omega Red (formerly Arkady) back to life; The X-Men play basketball, mutant style; Moira agonizes over her part in the Magneto fiasco and leaves; Gambit and Rogue are on the way to a chaperoned date when Omega Red and the Hand interfere. Cover price $1.00.