Auctions: comic books June 1992

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 363 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4530550001

Direct Edition. "Savage Grace!" Part 3 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Carnage takes J. Jonah Jameson hostage and drags him to a heavy metal concert at Madison Square Garden! The psychotic killer plans to execute JJJ in front of thousands of headbangers! But before Carnage can deliver the deathblow, Spider-Man and Venom strike! The ferocious fight leads into the subway tunnels and then back onto the concert stage! Where thanks to MSG's awesome sound system, the web-slinger tries to knock out both Carnage and Venom! The wall-crawler's ploy better work, because double-crossing Venom could have lethal consequences! A fantastic finish! First appearances of the Richard Parker and Mary Parker life model decoys (LMD's). Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson, Mr. Fantastic, and the Human Torch. (Notes: Venom appears next in the one-shot: Spider-Man Special Edition -- The Trial of Venom (1992). Carnage returns in the first issue of Spider-Man Unlimited (1993 1st series) to kick off the Maximum Carnage saga.) 36 pages. $1.25 cover price. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 363 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #3811919015

Direct Edition. "Savage Grace!" Part 3 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Carnage takes J. Jonah Jameson hostage and drags him to a heavy metal concert at Madison Square Garden! The psychotic killer plans to execute JJJ in front of thousands of headbangers! But before Carnage can deliver the deathblow, Spider-Man and Venom strike! The ferocious fight leads into the subway tunnels and then back onto the concert stage! Where thanks to MSG's awesome sound system, the web-slinger tries to knock out both Carnage and Venom! The wall-crawler's ploy better work, because double-crossing Venom could have lethal consequences! A fantastic finish! First appearances of the Richard Parker and Mary Parker life model decoys (LMD's). Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson, Mr. Fantastic, and the Human Torch. (Notes: Venom appears next in the one-shot: Spider-Man Special Edition -- The Trial of Venom (1992). Carnage returns in the first issue of Spider-Man Unlimited (1993 1st series) to kick off the Maximum Carnage saga.) 36 pages. $1.25 cover price. Cover price $1.25.

Batman Returns (1992 Movie) 1A CGC 9.8 Dorman

Paper: White

Prestige Format.

Label #4699312008

Deluxe Format Edition. This prestige format one-shot is an adaptation of Tim Burton's 1992 Batman Returns feature film, which starred Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne/Batman, Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman, Danny DeVito as the Penguin, and Michael Gough as Alfred. Written by Dennis O'Neil, with pencils by Steve Erwin and inks by José Luis García-López. Cover art by Dave Dorman. Cover price $5.95.

Batman Returns (1992 Movie) 1B.D CGC 9.8 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Label #4699312009

Direct Edition. Story by Denny O'Neil. Art by Steve Erwin and Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. $3.95. Cover price $3.95.

Sensational She-Hulk (1989) 40D VF+ 8.5

Direct Edition. Cover art by John Byrne. Untitled She-Hulk story starring Wyatt Wingfoot, Weezi Mason, Al the Alien, U.S. Archer [Ulysses Solomon Archer], and Spragg, script and art by John Byrne; Using a recall transponder in She-Hulk's car, Al the Alien and U.S. Archer transport She-Hulk and Weezi to the Star Stop Cafe to help stop Spragg, the Living Hill. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $1.75.

Sensational She-Hulk (1989) 40N VG+ 4.5

Newsstand Edition. Cover art by John Byrne. Untitled She-Hulk story starring Wyatt Wingfoot, Weezi Mason, Al the Alien, U.S. Archer [Ulysses Solomon Archer], and Spragg, script and art by John Byrne; Using a recall transponder in She-Hulk's car, Al the Alien and U.S. Archer transport She-Hulk and Weezi to the Star Stop Cafe to help stop Spragg, the Living Hill. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $1.75.

Solar Man of the Atom (1991) 10B CGC 9.6 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #4528940009

Double-size issue in which a youngster named Geoffry goes off with a stranger and when he returns, he suddenly has extraordinary abilities and is the geomancer for the Eternal Warrior and his abilities lead him to Solar who he believes is "The Man Who Killed the World." Guest starring the Eternal Warrior and the Geomancer. Script by Jim Shooter and art by D. David Perlin & Stan Drake & John Dixon & Paul Autio. Issue also has the conclusion 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. 2nd printing, has Roman numeral 2 "II" under valiant logo. Giant-size issue. This issue does not have a card (coupon). Cover price $3.95.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 189A.N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3782532022

Newsstand Edition. The Osborn Legacy" First printing. Giant-Sized 30th Anniversary Special Issue. Silver hologram cover. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Harry Osborn has battled psychological problems his entire adult life, but this time hes really gone off the deep end! The Green Goblin kidnaps his wife, son, and brother-in-law (aka the Molten Man) and takes the trio to his fathers old house in the suburbs. For the first time Harry wears the goblin costume in front of his young son. However, Normie doesnt seems to understand the gravity or depravity of the situation and enjoys his fathers ranting and raving while the family sits down for dinner! Fortunately, the goblins diatribe buys the web-slinger time to track down his green and purple foe! And with help from the Molten Man, the Amazing Spider-Man battles the Green Goblin one more time! Second Story: The Night the World Died Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils and Inks by Bob McLeod. Aunt May still has nightmares about the night her husband, Ben Parker, was killed. But her recent encounter with Spider-Man (during the ordeal with the Vulture) has surprisingly brought her comfort. (Notes: This issue includes a fold out poster by Charles Vess featuring Spider-Man and the Hobgoblin. The second printing has a gold hologram cover and was published in November 1992.) 48 pages Cover price $2.95.