Auctions: comic books February 1993

Adventures of Superman (1987) 499 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4737551019

Part 5 of the 8-part 'Funeral for a Friend,' continued from Superman (1987) #76: Brooding over the death of his greatest obstruction, Superman, Lex Luthor becomes paranoid that Superman is pulling the same hoax on the world as Luthor did - faking his own death! Continued in Action Comics (1938 DC) #686. Written by Jerry Ordway, with art by Tom Grummett and Doug Hazlewood. Cover by Grummett and Hazlewood. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 374D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698766018

Direct Edition. "Murder on Parade" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Several days ago, Richard and Mary Parker experienced the upside of having a son who is a superhero. But today they experience the downside...in spades! Venom believes that the Parkers need protection from their web-slinging son! So, the Lethal Protector tries to kidnap them! But the amazing one won't let that happen without a fight! And what a fight it is! Venom and the wall-crawler battle from block to block for the same goal: saving the Parkers! Truly a bizarre twist! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Aunt May, Ben Urich, Joy Mercado, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Note: The letters page previews the cover to Amazing Spider-Man 375.) 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Punisher (1987 2nd Series) 75D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4680530007

Direct Edition. Cover art by Steve Geiger. Foil enhanced cover. Police Action Part Three, script by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, pencils by Doug Braithwaite, inks by Joe Rubinstein; Punisher battles M.C. and VIGIL. Bar Wars, script by Roger Salick, art by Val Mayerik; Punisher gets in a bar fight. Flare Up, script by Mike Lackey, art by Simon Bisley; Punisher destroys crack house. Cover price $2.75.

Punisher (1987 2nd Series) 75D FN- 5.5

Direct Edition. Cover art by Steve Geiger. Foil enhanced cover. Police Action Part Three, script by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, pencils by Doug Braithwaite, inks by Joe Rubinstein; Punisher battles M.C. and VIGIL. Bar Wars, script by Roger Salick, art by Val Mayerik; Punisher gets in a bar fight. Flare Up, script by Mike Lackey, art by Simon Bisley; Punisher destroys crack house. Cover price $2.75.

Spawn (1992 Image) 8D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4719335013

Direct Edition. "In Heaven!" Story by Alan Moore. Art by Todd McFarlane. Includes a B&W poster of Spawn by Frank Miller. Child murderer, Billy Kincaid, awakens in a strange dark place and he is not alone. One by one, the members of his group are taken, destroyed, or devoured by the macabre denizens of this foreboding place. One by one, until only Kincaid and small child remain. When this sick man cannot deny his base instincts, he soon learns that there are fates worse than death when one is sent to Hell! Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 8D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4587357001

Direct Edition. "In Heaven!" Story by Alan Moore. Art by Todd McFarlane. Includes a B&W poster of Spawn by Frank Miller. Child murderer, Billy Kincaid, awakens in a strange dark place and he is not alone. One by one, the members of his group are taken, destroyed, or devoured by the macabre denizens of this foreboding place. One by one, until only Kincaid and small child remain. When this sick man cannot deny his base instincts, he soon learns that there are fates worse than death when one is sent to Hell! Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 8D CGC 9.8 SS McFarlane

Paper: White

Signed by Todd McFarlane on 02/20/2023.

Label #4172263001

Direct Edition. "In Heaven!" Story by Alan Moore. Art by Todd McFarlane. Includes a B&W poster of Spawn by Frank Miller. Child murderer, Billy Kincaid, awakens in a strange dark place and he is not alone. One by one, the members of his group are taken, destroyed, or devoured by the macabre denizens of this foreboding place. One by one, until only Kincaid and small child remain. When this sick man cannot deny his base instincts, he soon learns that there are fates worse than death when one is sent to Hell! Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 8D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4729102002

Direct Edition. "In Heaven!" Story by Alan Moore. Art by Todd McFarlane. Includes a B&W poster of Spawn by Frank Miller. Child murderer, Billy Kincaid, awakens in a strange dark place and he is not alone. One by one, the members of his group are taken, destroyed, or devoured by the macabre denizens of this foreboding place. One by one, until only Kincaid and small child remain. When this sick man cannot deny his base instincts, he soon learns that there are fates worse than death when one is sent to Hell! Cover price $1.95.

Venom Lethal Protector (1993) 1A.D CGC 9.6 SS Milgrom/Michelinie Red Foil Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Inner well not fully sealed (minor), book appears unaffected and secure.

Signed by Al Milgrom on 04/15/2023 and David Michelinie on 04/25/2023.

Label #2769383002

Direct Edition. Red Foil Enhanced CardStock cover, art by Mark Bagley and Sam de la Rosa. Lethal Protector Part 1: Dark Soul Drifting, script by David Michelinie, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Al Milgrom and Sam de la Rosa; Venom moves to San Fransisco to try out his new protection of innocents racket; Venom and Spidey save a group of homeless folk. 36 pgs., full color. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Venom Lethal Protector (1993) 1A.D NM 9.4 Red Foil Variant

Direct Edition. Red Foil Enhanced CardStock cover, art by Mark Bagley and Sam de la Rosa. Lethal Protector Part 1: Dark Soul Drifting, script by David Michelinie, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Al Milgrom and Sam de la Rosa; Venom moves to San Fransisco to try out his new protection of innocents racket; Venom and Spidey save a group of homeless folk. 36 pgs., full color. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Venom Lethal Protector (1993) 1A.D VF+ 8.5 Red Foil Variant

Direct Edition. Red Foil Enhanced CardStock cover, art by Mark Bagley and Sam de la Rosa. Lethal Protector Part 1: Dark Soul Drifting, script by David Michelinie, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Al Milgrom and Sam de la Rosa; Venom moves to San Fransisco to try out his new protection of innocents racket; Venom and Spidey save a group of homeless folk. 36 pgs., full color. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Venom Lethal Protector (1993) 1A.D VF 8.0 Red Foil Variant

Direct Edition. Red Foil Enhanced CardStock cover, art by Mark Bagley and Sam de la Rosa. Lethal Protector Part 1: Dark Soul Drifting, script by David Michelinie, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Al Milgrom and Sam de la Rosa; Venom moves to San Fransisco to try out his new protection of innocents racket; Venom and Spidey save a group of homeless folk. 36 pgs., full color. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Venom Lethal Protector (1993) 1A.D FN+ 6.5 Red Foil Variant

Signed by Sam de la Rosa (cover). Includes Hawg Head Comics certificate of authenticity.

Direct Edition. Red Foil Enhanced CardStock cover, art by Mark Bagley and Sam de la Rosa. Lethal Protector Part 1: Dark Soul Drifting, script by David Michelinie, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Al Milgrom and Sam de la Rosa; Venom moves to San Fransisco to try out his new protection of innocents racket; Venom and Spidey save a group of homeless folk. 36 pgs., full color. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Venom Lethal Protector (1993) 1GOLD CGC 9.4 Gold Variant

Paper: White

Gold Edition.

Label #4404324004

Gold Edition Retailer Incentive. David Michelinie story. Mark Bagley & Al Milgrom art.

Venom Lethal Protector (1993) 1GOLD CBCS 8.0 Witnessed Sig Milgrom/Rosa Gold Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Signatures: Al Milgrom & Sam De La Rosa on 9/16/2023. Gold Edition.

Label #23-350D9B9-005

Gold Edition Retailer Incentive. David Michelinie story. Mark Bagley & Al Milgrom art.

Venom Lethal Protector (1993) 1GOLD VG+ 4.5 Gold Variant

Gold Edition Retailer Incentive. David Michelinie story. Mark Bagley & Al Milgrom art.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 66 CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/11/2021 Direct Edition

Label #21-469068F-022

Part 1 of 3 - "Prophecy!" X-Men cameo. Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mark Texiera. Wolverine takes some time to try and sort out his memories, real from implants. One name keeps popping into his head - Terry Adams. Who, or what, is Terry Adams? 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.75.