Auctions: comic books December 1992

Action Comics (1938 DC) 684D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4644511012

First Printing. Direct Edition. Part 5 of the 7-part 'Doomsday': Continuing one of the most significant stories in the life of Superman, continued from Adventures of Superman (1939) #497. Superman desperately tries to prevent Doomsday from reaching Metropolis. So far, the task is an exercise in futility. Continued in Superman The Man of Steel (1991) #19. Written by Roger Stern, with art by Jackson Guice and Denis Rodier. Cover by Art Thibert. 36 pages, Full Color, $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Adventures of Superman (1987) 497D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4644511009

First Printing. Direct Edition. Part 4 of the 7-part 'Doomsday': Continuing one of the most significant stories in the life of Superman, continued from Superman (1987) #74. With the Justice League beaten into retreat, Doomsday has at last found something that may be able to push back the Man of Steel himself! Continued in Action Comics (1938 DC) #684. Written by Jerry Ordway, with art by Tom Grummett and Doug Hazlewood. Cover by Grummett and Hazlewood. Cover price $1.25.

Bone (1991 1st Printing) 7 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4656960019

Cover art by Jeff Smith. Untitled story, script and art by Jeff Smith; Bone and Thorn get in an argument at the Spring Fair; Phoney Bone and Smiley Bone put their scam for betting on the Cow Race into action. This is a first printing. Most issues from #1-12, and possible some beyond, have been reprinted. Reprints may be identified by a 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc. printing notice inside the comic. 28 pgs. $2.95. This is a first printing. Most issues from #1-12, and possible some beyond, have been reprinted. Reprints may be identified by a 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc. printing notice inside the comic. Cover price $2.95.

Hulk Future Imperfect (1992) 1 CGC 9.8 JSA Perez

Paper: White

George Perez authenticated autograph on inside back cover.

Label #4639940001

Future Imperfect: Part 1 of 2 - Written by Peter David. Art and Cover by George Perez. This two-issue bookshelf comic features an embossed cover! The green behemoth is whisked away to an alternate timeline where he's the only protection against the Maestro, his alternate future persona! First appearance of the Maestro. Also featuring Rick Jones and Janis (Rick Jones' great granddaughter). Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $5.95.

Necroscope (1992 Malibu) 2nd Printing 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #4660637010

2nd Printing. New cover, Holographic Skull on black background. Adapts Brian Lumley's "Necroscope" by Martin Powell (Script) & Daerick Gross (Paited Art). Cover price $2.95.

Savage Dragon (1992 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.8 Qualified

Paper: White

Coupon Missing.

Label #4668564014

"Rock this Town!" Guest-starring Badrock. Cameos by Spawn and Shaft. 1st appearance of Nurse (who later turns out to be Mighty Man of Freak Force). Story and art by Erik Larsen. Dragon is hospitalized after his confrontation with the new Super-Patriot. It is discovered that Dragon can regenerate damaged tissue at an amazing rate (he heals real fast). But he's not on his feet for long when he's inexplicably attacked by Badrock, the Boy of Stone. Why would Youngblood's resident strong guy attack an officer of the law? The answer may shock and, at the very least, amuse you. Dragon's story continues in Savage Dragon (1993- 2nd Series) #1. Cover price $1.95.

Superman The Man of Steel (1991) 18REP.5TH CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Fifth Printing.

Label #4659540021

Fifth printing. 1st full appearance of Doomsday. Doomsday Part 1 of 7. Introduces Doomsday and leads into the Death of Superman Storyline. Cover price $1.25.