Auctions: comic books March 1992

Batman (1940) 475 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4421066001

"Mustache Pete is Dead!" Pt. 1. Story by Alan Grant. Art by Norm Breyfogle. Fresh out of jail, the Ventriloquist and Scarface hit the streets looking to renew their scandalous ways. However, a new gang of toughs have moved into their old territory and are not looking to share the wealth. Scarface is beaten, broken and left for dead. Feeling free for the first time in a long time, the Ventriloquist soon learns that some devils refuse to go quietly into the night. Story continues in Detective Comics 642. Also, Vickie Vale gets a new partner who turns out to be much more then he appears. And, we are introduced to Officer Rene Montoya, a character that will become very prominent in the Batman Animated Series and later Gotham Central. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Evil Ernie (1991 Eternity) 3 VG/FN 5.0

Created and written by Brian Pulido. art by Steven Hughes. Eric Mache cover. Cover price $2.50.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-3F88BF3-019

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Story and art by John Byrne. In this issue, titled "Worldview," the mutants have been separated for the first time. They're jailed, hospitalized, or...somewhere else. Jasmine is desperate for news of Jack. But how can she go to him if she's caged? Maybe her strange new abilities will help. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 63 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-47253CB-062

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"Down Among the Dead!" Guest-starring Captain Marvel. Part 3 of 4. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The Silver Surfer finds himself in the land of the dead and powerless. How can he possible survive against hordes of the dead who want to add him to their ranks without the Power Cosmic? Maybe with a little help from a legendary hero from Marvel's past. Cover price $1.25.

Solar Man of the Atom (1991) 7 CBCS 9.8 SS Layton/Shooter

Paper: White

Witnessed Signatures: Bob Layton on 9/13/2015 & Jim Shooter on 10/24/2015.

Label #00-7002239-AA-029

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The saga of the two millennia war continues. Solar versus the X-O armor in "First Strike Part Three - Single Combat." Script by Jim Shooter, with art by D. David Perlin and Stan Drake. Issue also has part seven of "Alpha and Omega," a 10-part origin story of Solar Man of the Atom with script by Jim Shooter and art by Barry Windsor-Smith and Bob Layton. Each chapter of the origin story has a two-page pinup. When all 10 two-page pinups are put together, they form a gigantic page of the climax of the origin story. Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith. This issue does not have a card (coupon). Cover price $1.95.

Tarzan the Warrior (1992) 1 CBCS 9.8

Label #19-2AF890E-043

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Painted cover art by Marc Hempel. "Part One," script by Mark Wheatley, pencils by Neil Vokes, inks by Marc Hempel; Tarzan and Jane are swept to another reality where they meet a rift-tech, an alien who navigates alternate realities. Painted flip cover art by Simon Bisley. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 52 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side edge crack; Scuffing on front of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-347BA2F-035

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The Crunch Conundrum: Part 2 of 3 - "Citadel at the End of Time!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. Mojo has sinister plans for the Crunch, so Wolverine, Mystique, and Spiral head into the time/space vortex to stop the spineless villain. 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.75.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series) 76 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2A9668F-044

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War and Peace tie-in. "X-Communication!" Story by Peter David. Art by Tom Raney, Kevin West, and Al Milgrom. Story continued from Incredible Hulk (1962-1998 1st Series) #390-392. X-Factor was sent by the US government to a foreign country to defend from the Hulk. Now, they must go toe-to-toe with the Green Goliath's buddies, the Pantheon. Cover price $1.25.

X-Force (1991 1st Series) 8 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2A9668F-083

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Cover art by Rob Liefeld. Flashed Before My Eyes, script by Rob Liefeld (Plot) and Fabian Nicieza, pencils by Mike Mignola (pgs 2-19) and Rob Liefeld (pgs 1, 20), inks by Bob Wiacek and Rob Liefeld (pgs 1, 20); 1st origin of Cable; 1st appearance of the Wild Pack. 2 Cable pin-ups by Liefeld. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

X-Force (1991 1st Series) Annual 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-2A9668F-086

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Shattershot part 4, "The Mirror Liars." Script by Fabian Nicieza, pencils by Greg Capullo, inks by Harry Candelario. Wiz Kid, Artie, and Leech in "The Crush." Script and pencils by Gavin Curtis, inks by Dan Panosian. "X-Force Villain's Gallery." Script by Dan Slott, pencils by Sandu Florea, inks by Brad Vancata. Pin-ups by Capullo/Al Milgrom, Bill Sienkiewicz, Adam Kubert, and Tom Raney. Cover price $2.25.