Auctions: comic books July 1992

Battle Angel Alita Part 1 (1992) 1 VF+ 8.5

Battle 1: Reclamation - Story, Art and Cover by Yukito Kishiro. While elites enjoy life in a floating city, the rest of humankind and cyborgs struggle below, amid scrap heaps and dirty streets. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.75.

Infinity War (1992) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4201814024

Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Al Milgrom. The Avengers, Fantastic Four, X-Men, X-Factor, Alpha Flight, Daredevil, Hulk, Moon Knight, and the New Warriors have all gathered at the behest of Reed Richards. Meanwhile, Galactus, Silver Surfer, Nova, and Dr. Strange investigate a mystical disturbance, followed in the shadows by the nefarious duo Dr. Doom and Kang. Thanos, Adam Warlock and the Infinity Watch pay a visit to Mistress Death to discover a startling revelation. Plus, when the volatile mutant Wolverine accuses Reed Richards of being an imposter the tensions between the mutant heroes and the others escalates into a battle royal. Then, the evil-Reed doppleganger springs his trap as a gamma bomb explodes. Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Al Milgrom. 48 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 282N FN+ 6.5

Newsstand Edition. "War Machine" Part 2 of 3. First (full) appearance of the War Machine armor. Script by Len Kaminski. Pencils by Kevin Hopgood. Inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover by Kevin Hopgood and Bob Wiacek. The Masters of Silence came to Stark Enterprises last issue looking for a fight! And now the trio is getting one in spades thanks to the War Machine armor! In a remarkable display of firepower; Tony Stark, clad in the new gray & white armor, trounces his would-be assassins! In the meantime, Jim Rhodes contacts SHIELD to learn who framed Stark Enterprises for the deadly accident in Japan! And it turns out to be someone the armored avenger knows very, very well! Cameo appearances by Justin Hammer and Nick Fury. (Note: The cover to issue 282 was reprinted as the cover to Iron Man (1968 1st series) Marvel Legends Reprint 281.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

What If (1989 2nd Series) 39 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4610954014

Cover pencils by Gavin Curtis. What if the Watcher Saved the Multiverse (Timequake pt. 5), script by Roy Thomas, Jean-Marc Lofficier [as R.J.M. Lofficier], and Randy Lofficier [as R.J.M. Lofficier], pencils by Gavin Curtis, inks by Ian Akin and Don Hudson; Immortus is stopped by alternate FFs and the Watcher. What if Magneto was Stuck in an Elevator with Colossus, Iron Man, and Doctor Doom?, script and pencils by David Cullen, inks by Steve Montano. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Youngblood (1992 1st Series) 2A CGC 9.8 Green Logo

Paper: White

Label #4649026001

Guest-starring Prophet Story and art by Rob Liefeld. The rebel faction known as the Berserkers make a daring escape from the Death Squad, but who is the ominous Darkthorn. Meanwhile, Youngblood team members Sentinel, Brahma, Riptide, Cougar, and Combat awaken a super-soldier who has been in cryogenic sleep since the days of WWII. When John Prophet awakens disorientated and in a world he does not recognize, he mistakes Youngblood for his mortal enemies the Disciples and attacks. Plus, a 6 page back-up story introducing a new hero who stalks the criminal element at night, Shadow Hawk. Created, written, and drawn by Jim Valentino. 32 pages. Cover price $2.50.