Auctions: comic books March 1992

Action Comics (1938 DC) 675 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4644511015

In part 4 of the 6-part 'Panic in the Sky,' continued from Adventures of Superman (1939) #488, Draaga recognizes that an alliance with Brainiac might have been a BIIIG mistake so he switches camps, leading to a team-up with Superman that gives the Man of Steel the knowledge necessary to defeat Warworld. Continued in Superman The Man of Steel (1991) #10. Written by Roger Stern, with art by Bob McLeod and Denis Rodier. Cover by Dan Jurgens and McLeod. 36 pages, Full Color, $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 362 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4644511018

"Here comes the Wild Blood!" Part 1 of 4. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Story by Tom DeFalco and Paul Ryan. Art Paul Ryan and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Paul Ryan. Reed, Sue, and Ben fight for their lives against the new menace of Wild Blood. Meanwhile, the Amazing Spider-Man tries to cheer up his buddy the Human Torch with a good old fashion super-hero tussle. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Punisher War Zone (1992) 1D CGC 9.8 JSA Romita Jr.

Paper: White

John Romita JR. Authenticated Autograph.

Label #4644965006

Direct Edition. Die-Cut Wraparound Cover by John Romita Jr.. Only the Dead Know Brooklyn, script by Chuck Dixon, pencils by John Romita Jr., inks by Klaus Janson; Punisher follows Microchip, who's seeing a psychiatrist; Punisher goes undercover and is introduced to the Carbone family as Johnny Tower. 40 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

Punisher War Zone (1992) 1D CGC 9.8 JSA Romita Jr.

Paper: White

John Romita JR. Authenticated Autograph.

Label #4644965005

Direct Edition. Die-Cut Wraparound Cover by John Romita Jr.. Only the Dead Know Brooklyn, script by Chuck Dixon, pencils by John Romita Jr., inks by Klaus Janson; Punisher follows Microchip, who's seeing a psychiatrist; Punisher goes undercover and is introduced to the Carbone family as Johnny Tower. 40 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

Punisher War Zone (1992) 1D CGC 8.5 SS Romita Jr.

Paper: White

Signed by John Romita Jr. on 9/26/24

Label #4469408008

Direct Edition. Die-Cut Wraparound Cover by John Romita Jr.. Only the Dead Know Brooklyn, script by Chuck Dixon, pencils by John Romita Jr., inks by Klaus Janson; Punisher follows Microchip, who's seeing a psychiatrist; Punisher goes undercover and is introduced to the Carbone family as Johnny Tower. 40 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

Punisher War Zone (1992) 1N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

6" crack to front of slab.

Label #3951433019

Newsstand Edition. Die-Cut Wraparound Cover by John Romita Jr.. Only the Dead Know Brooklyn, script by Chuck Dixon, pencils by John Romita Jr., inks by Klaus Janson; Punisher follows Microchip, who's seeing a psychiatrist; Punisher goes undercover and is introduced to the Carbone family as Johnny Tower. 40 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

Superman (1987 2nd Series) 65D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4644512024

Direct Edition. Panic in the Sky! Part 2 of 6. "Head Man!" Guest-starring the Justice League, New Gods, Forever People, Metal Men, Monel, Captain Marvel, Gangbuster, Guardian, Agent of Liberty, Starman, Kilowag, and Deathstroke. Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding. Even Superman can't stand alone against the power of Warworld. So the Man of Steel gathers the toughest group of Super-heroes ever assembled, Dirty Dozen-style, but will even they be enough to stop this new threat? Story continues in Adventures of Superman (1939-2006) #487. Cover price $1.00.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984 Mirage) 45 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4612341021

Leatherhead, Too. The Turtles encounter the mutated alligator Leatherhead again. Story, art and cover by Dan Berger. Black and white; 40 pages. Cover price $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 86 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4387645020

Hobgoblin, Demogoblin. "The Dark Within" Part 3 of 6. Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by Alex Saviuk. Inks by Sam DeLaRosa. Cover by Alex Saviuk and Al Milgrom. The Rose's first two assassination attempts on Peter Parker have failed! But the vindictive villain remains undeterred and sends a third assassin, the Hobgoblin, to complete the task! The crazy Hobgoblin (aka Jason Macendale) is ready to kill both Mary Jane's husband and the web-slinger, but the cursed goblin is battling his own internal demon! And in grotesque fashion, the Demogoblin shockingly splits off from the Hobgoblin! Now the wall-crawler has a pair of psychos to battle! Can your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man grapple with two goblins? Cameo appearance by the Kingpin. Flashback cameos by Vanessa Fisk, Alfredo Morelli, and Ned Leeds. (Note: The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 328,225; average paid circulation 211,042.) 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4644512020

"Retribution Part Two - Kingdom Come!" Characters: Bev (friend of Ken Clarkson); Ken Clarkson; the Spider Aliens [including Aristides; Lydia; Prather]; X-O Manowar [also as Aric]. Written by Jim Shooter and Steve Englehart, with art by Sal Velluto, Tom Ryder, Bob Layton and Kathryn Bolinger. Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith and Bob Layton. This issue does not have a card (coupon). Cover price $1.95.