Auctions: comic books April 1993

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 375 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4748996024

Direct Edition. 375th Anniversary Issue with Special Holographic Cover - "Doom!" Part 5 of 5. Guest-starring the Inhumans. Spider-Man, Wolverine, Ghost Rider, Hulk, and Doctor Strange cameos. Story by Tom DeFalco and Paul Ryan. Art and cover by Paul Ryan and Danny Bulanadi. The Thing's face has been horribly scarred by Wolverine's claws, but the FF don't have long to dwell as they must somehow find a way to defeat their greatest adversary, Doctor Doom, who has obtained even greater power. 52 pgs. Cover price $2.95.

Life of Groo the Wanderer GN (1993 Marvel/Epic) 1-1ST NM- 9.2

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story by Mark Evanier. Art by Sergio Aragones. Wraparound cover by Sergio Aragones. Sword and sorcery comedy from Sergio Aragones, as Groo's skill with the sword is only exceeded by his stupidity, making him dangerous to friend and foe alike. The second Groo graphic novel presents the life story of the obtuse adventurer, showing that his propensity for destructive chaos started during the earliest years of his life. A small print run for this edition prompted an outcry from Groo fans, resulting in the Graphitti Designs reissue two years later. Followed by Groo (1994 Image) #1. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $8.95.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 272N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4511378023

Newsstand Edition. Originally presented in Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #258 - "The Sinister Secret of Spider-Man's New Costume!" Guest-starring Mr. Fantastic and the Human Torch. Written by Tom DeFalco. Art by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Lim and Terry Austin. Chaos erupts at 410 Chelsea when Mary Jane Watson and the Black Cat meet inside Peter Parker's apartment! Wow, what a shocking development! To say that the web-slinger has some explaining to do...would be the understatement of the year! After the dust settles, the wall-crawler swings over to the Baxter Building to let Reed Richards analyze his new black costume. When Spider-Man learns his costume is "alive," he tries to pull it off; but the alien symbiote has other ideas! Can the Fantastic Four help Spidey with his major wardrobe malfunction? Featuring appearances by the Rose, Hobgoblin and Puma. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

X-Force (1991 1st Series) 21N CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4534125008

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Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Greg Capullo. War Machines, script by Fabian Nicieza, pencils by Greg Capullo, inks by Harry Candelario; Graymalkin is destroyed in the battle between X-Force and Shield; appearances by Nick Fury and War Machine. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.