Auctions: comic books August 1992

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 365 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2047840002

Direct Edition. 80-page giant 30th Anniversary issue, with the first appearance of Spider-Man 2099! The Lizard returns in "Fathers and Sins." Script by David Michelinie, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Randy Emberlin. J. Jonah Jameson is featured in "How I Created Spider-Man!" Script by David Michelinie, art by Aaron Lopresti. Gwen Stacy takes center stage in "I Remember Gwen." Script by Stan Lee, plot by Tom DeFalco, art by John Romita Sr. (Cameos by the Green Goblin and Doctor Octopus.) The Prowler is also here in "A Friend in Need." Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Andrew Pepoy. There are also two text pieces, "The Saga of Spidey's Parents" by Stan Lee, and "Spider-Man: The First Thirty Years" by Peter Sanderson. Spider-Man 2099 gets a sneak preview, with a script by Peter David, pencils by Rick Leonardi, and inks by Al Williamson. This issue was originally released with a fold-out poster of Spidey versus Venom and Carnage (poster may be missing in lower grades). 84 pgs. Cover price $3.95.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 365N CGC 9.8 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Label #2097675002

Newsstand Edition. 80-page giant 30th Anniversary issue, with the first appearance of Spider-Man 2099! The Lizard returns in "Fathers and Sins." Script by David Michelinie, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Randy Emberlin. J. Jonah Jameson is featured in "How I Created Spider-Man!" Script by David Michelinie, art by Aaron Lopresti. Gwen Stacy takes center stage in "I Remember Gwen." Script by Stan Lee, plot by Tom DeFalco, art by John Romita Sr. (Cameos by the Green Goblin and Doctor Octopus.) The Prowler is also here in "A Friend in Need." Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Andrew Pepoy. There are also two text pieces, "The Saga of Spidey's Parents" by Stan Lee, and "Spider-Man: The First Thirty Years" by Peter Sanderson. Spider-Man 2099 gets a sneak preview, with a script by Peter David, pencils by Rick Leonardi, and inks by Al Williamson. This issue was originally released with a fold-out poster of Spidey versus Venom and Carnage (poster may be missing in lower grades). 84 pgs. Cover price $3.95.

Batman (1940) Annual 16 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4672753022

ECLIPSO: THE DARKNESS WITHIN Annuals Crossover Event continues. When the Joker falls into possession of a black diamond and becomes 'eclipsed,' Batman is forced to become an Eclipso himself in order to confront his nemesis. Written by Alan Grant and John Wagner, with art by Vince Giarrano. Cover by Sam Kieth. Cover price $2.50.

Psycho Killers (1992) 5 VG/FN 5.0

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Jeffrey Dahmer Cover price $2.95.

Shadowhawk (1992 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.8 Qualified Valentino Embossed Variant

Paper: White

1/4 of COUPON CUT OUT.

Label #4679028016

Silver embossed cover - Cover pencils by Jim Valentino, inks by Rob Liefeld. A Nightmare Walking, script and art by Jim Valentino; A deadly new hero prowls the night, breaking the backs of street criminals to teach them a lesson; The police try to capture him but can't even get close enough to get a good look at him; Who is Shadowhawk? Jim's First Drawing of Shadowhawk illustration. Cover price $2.50.

What The --?! (1988) 20 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #20-261F254-020

Parodies: "The Irresponsible Forbush Man." Script and art by Aaron Lopresti. Milk and Cookies in "Lo, There Shall Come a Forbush!" Script by Sholly Fisch, art by Rurik Tyler. Peter Porker, the Spectacular Spider-Ham (Spider-Man) in "Pork For Dinner, Milk and Cookies for Dessert!" Script by Barry Dutter, pencils by John Costanza, inks by George Wildman. Wolverina (a female version of Wolverine) in "Leadress of the Pack!" Script by Scott Lobdell, pencils by Dennis Jensen, inks by Kaalberg. Fake ad by Dutter/Mike DeCarlo. Rurik Tyler cover. Cover price $1.25.

Wildcats Covert Action Teams (1992 Image) 1A CGC 9.6 Direct

Paper: White

Label #4682732002

Regular cover edition. "Resurrection Day!" Part 1 of 4.

Story by Jim Lee and Brandon Choi. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams.

WildC.A.T.s created by Jim Lee and Brandon Choi.

A diminutive homeless man wakes up one day and realizes he's actually an immortal alien warlord who has been at war for over a millennia. Jacob Marlowe forms the covert super-human squad known as WildC.A.T.s to battle the Daemonite hordes. As the story unfolds more and more players are drawn into the game and the stage is set for the final battle for the future of mankind.

1st appearance of Spartan, Grifter, Voodoo, Zealot, Void, Maul, Warblade, Lord Emp, Pike, and Helspont.

NOTE: "WildC.A.T.s is everything the X-Men should be. It's action-packed, character driven, and thoroughly enjoyable issue after issue. Jim Lee's contribution to the neophyte days of Image was certainly the cream of the crop." - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist

Cover price $1.95.

Wildcats Covert Action Teams (1992 Image) 1B FN+ 6.5 Gold Variant

Signed by Jim Lee. No autograph certification is included.

Gold cover edition. "Resurrection Day!" Part 1 of 4. Story by Jim Lee and Brandon Choi. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. WildC.A.T.s created by Jim Lee and Brandon Choi. A diminutive homeless man wakes up one day and realizes he's actually an immortal alien warlord who has been at war for over a millennia. Jacob Marlowe forms the covert super-human squad known as WildC.A.T.s to battle the Daemonite hordes. As the story unfolds more and more players are drawn into the game and the stage is set for the final battle for the future of mankind. 1st appearance of Spartan, Grifter, Voodoo, Zealot, Void, Maul, Warblade, Lord Emp, Pike, and Helspont. NOTE: WildC.A.T.s is everything the X-Men should be. It's action-packed, character driven, and thoroughly enjoyable issue after issue. Jim Lee's contribution to the neophyte days of Image was certainly the cream of the crop. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 11D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4601491002

Standard Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Jim Lee, inks by Bob Wiacek. The X-Men vs. The X-Men! (Again) with our special guests...the X-Men!, script by Jim Lee (Plot) and Scott Lobdell, pencils by Jim Lee, inks by Bob Wiacek; The X-Men help Longshot overthrow Mojo to make way for his sequel. Over...Again starring Maverick, Dr. Ryking, and Warhawk, script by Scott Lobdell, art by Mark Texeira. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.