Auctions: comic books June 1993

Action Comics (1938 DC) 687D CGC 9.8 Gammill Variant

Paper: White

Collector's Edition.

Label #4683769012

Die-cut cover by Jackson Guice; 687N cover by Kerry Gammill and Jackson Guice. Beginning the 'Reign of the Supermen,' continued from Adventures of Superman (1939) #500. The Last Son of Krypton returns to action, and this Superman has no qualms about taking a human life...so long as it's the right thing to do! Also, Pa Kent reacts to Superman's tougher techniques. Bound into the center of this issue is a double-page miniposter of Superman, printed on cover stock. Written by Roger Stern, with art by Jackson Guice and Denis Rodier. 44 pages, Full Color, $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 687N CGC 9.8 Gammill Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Label #4683769013

Cover by Kerry Gammill and Jackson Guice. Beginning the 'Reign of the Supermen,' continued from Adventures of Superman (1939) #500. The Last Son of Krypton returns to action, and this Superman has no qualms about taking a human life...so long as it's the right thing to do! Also, Pa Kent reacts to Superman's tougher techniques. Bound into the center of this issue is a double-page miniposter of Superman, printed on cover stock. Written by Roger Stern, with art by Jackson Guice and Denis Rodier. 40 pages, Full Color, $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Adventures of Superman (1987) 500 CGC 9.8 Standard Green Variant

Paper: White

Label #4683769011

Jonathan Kent refuses to let his son pass from this mortal coil without a spiritual fight in "Life After Death!" Written by Jerry Ordway. Art by Tom Grummett & Doug Hazlewood. Also - 4 page sequences by: Louise Simonson, Jon Bogdanove & Dennis Janke; Roger Stern, Jackson Guice & Denis Rodier; Karl Kesel, Tom Grummett & Doug Hazlewood; Dan Jurgens & Brett Breeding. Cover by Grummett & Hazlewood. Cover price $2.50.

Adventures of Superman (1987) 500U CGC 9.8 Unbagged No Card

Paper: White

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Collector's Edition.

Label #4683770015

Jerry Ordway script. This copy is not in original white polybag and does not include trading card. NOTE: Copies where the translucent sticker featuring Pa Kent's arm reaching out towards Superman have been removed will be graded in GD condition. Cover price $2.95.

Adventures of Superman (1987) 501A CGC 9.8 Grummett Collector's Edition

Paper: White

Collector's Edition.

Label #4683769018

Collector's Edition with Die-Cut Cover. Reign of the Supermen! There's a youngster in town claiming to be Superman in "The Adventures of Superman...When He Was a Boy!" Guardian cameo. Written by Karl Kesel. Art & cover by Tom Grummett & Doug Hazlewood. Centerfold poster by Grummett & Hazlewood. Cover price $1.95.

Adventures of Superman (1987) 501B CGC 9.8 Grummett Variant

Paper: White

Label #4683769019

Regular Edition, no cover enhancements. Reign of the Supermen! There's a youngster in town claiming to be Superman in "The Adventures of Superman...When He Was a Boy!" Guardian cameo. Written by Karl Kesel. Art & cover by Tom Grummett & Doug Hazlewood. Centerfold poster by Grummett & Hazlewood. Cover price $1.50.

Jurassic Park (1993) 1A CGC 9.8 Kane

Paper: White

Label #4265222004

1st printing. Collector's Edition. Gil Kane art. George Perez inks. Walt Simonson script. NOTE: $2.95 cover price with black collectors edition box; originally came polybagged with trading cards and may or may not be polybagged with cards when purchased. Cover price $2.95.

Maxx (1993) Wizard 1/2 1A CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4590970010

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Wizard 1/2 Edition. Story by Sam Kieth and William Messner-Loebs. Cover and Art by Sam Kieth. NOTE: Wizard certificate may or may not be present.

Maxx (1993) Wizard 1/2 1A CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4738110005

Wizard 1/2 Edition. Story by Sam Kieth and William Messner-Loebs. Cover and Art by Sam Kieth. NOTE: Wizard certificate may or may not be present.

Official Handbook of the Conan Universe (1986 Marvel) 1B CGC 9.6 Chan Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Label #4715503025

Painted Cover by Ernie Chan. Written by Alan Zelenetz. Artwork by John Buscema, Bob Camp, Ernie Chan, Vince Colletta, Mike Docherty, Armando Gil, Geof Isherwood, Andy Kubert, Gary Kwapisz, Dave Simons, Vincent Waller and Mary Wilshire. Reprint of #1A, but in B&W. Came polybagged with Conan Saga (1987) #75P in June 1993. Features encyclopedia-style entries for the people and places of the world of Conan the Barbarian, from Aesgaard to Zingara. Plus: painted Conan poster by Lou Harrison on the inside front and back covers. 32 pages, B&W. No cover price. Cover price $1.25.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 50PLATINUM VF 8.0

Platinum Edition black cover. Neil Gaiman script; Craig Russell art; pin-ups by Dave McKean, Todd McFarlane, and Michael Kaluta; Black cover with Metallic ink Cover price $2.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 11D CGC 9.6 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4729102005

Direct Edition. "Home!" Story by Frank Miller. Art by Todd McFarlane. Two factions of cyborgs are battling over turf. Their gang-war has spilled over into Spawn's alleys and he is not pleased. However, sometimes subtlety is a far more effective weapon than brute force, as these cybernetic killers are about learn. Includes a B&W poster of Spawn, Big Guy, and Rusty by Geof Darrow. Cover price $1.95.

Superman (1987 2nd Series) 78A.D CGC 9.8 Jurgens Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Label #4683769016

Standard Direct Edition - Reign of the Supermen! "Alive!" Guest-starring the Guardian. Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding. Can it be true...has the Man of Steel returned from the grave? Someone, or something, has arrived with the look and power of the fallen hero, and he's here for Doomsday. Woe to any that would stand in his way. Includes a poster titled "The Man of Tomorrow!" NOTE: Check out Action Comics #687, Adventures of Superman (1939-2006) #500, and Superman: The Man of Steel #22 to follow the adventures of the other Supermen. Cover price $1.50.

Superman (1987 2nd Series) 78B CGC 9.8 Jurgens Collector's Edition Variant

Paper: White

Collector's Edition.

Label #4683769017

Collector's edition - Die-cut cover. Reign of the Supermen! "Alive!" Guest-starring the Guardian. Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding. Can it be true...has the Man of Steel returned from the grave? Someone, or something, has arrived with the look and power of the fallen hero, and he's here for Doomsday. Woe to any that would stand in his way. Includes a poster titled "The Man of Tomorrow!" NOTE: Check out Action Comics #687, Adventures of Superman (1939-2006) #500, and Superman: The Man of Steel #22 to follow the adventures of the other Supermen. Cover price $1.95.

Superman The Man of Steel (1991) 22D CGC 9.8 Die-Cut Variant

Paper: White

Collector's Edition.

Label #4683769015

#22D special double cover of the Collector's Edition by Jon Bogdanove and Dennis Janke features a unique die-cut design on the outer cover. Beginning the 'Reign of the Supermen,' continued from Adventures of Superman (1939) #500. The Man of Steel returns to Metropolis to quell the latest crime wave in Suicide Slum led by a new, ruthless female crime lord, and Jeb is back in town to see Lois Lane in the wake of Clark Kent's disappearance. Bound into the center of this issue is a double-page miniposter of Superman, printed on cover stock. Written by Louise Simonson, with art by Jon Bogdanove and Dennis Janke. Cover price $1.95.

Superman The Man of Steel (1991) 22N CGC 9.6 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Label #4683769014

#22N cover by Jon Bogdanove and Dennis Janke. Beginning the 'Reign of the Supermen,' continued from Adventures of Superman (1939) #500. The Man of Steel returns to Metropolis to quell the latest crime wave in Suicide Slum led by a new, ruthless female crime lord, and Jeb is back in town to see Lois Lane in the wake of Clark Kent's disappearance. Bound into the center of this issue is a double-page miniposter of Superman, printed on cover stock. Written by Louise Simonson, with art by Jon Bogdanove and Dennis Janke. Cover price $1.50.

Venom Lethal Protector (1993) 5D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4698323022

Direct Edition. Written by David Michelinie. Art by Ron Lim and Sam de la Rosa. Cover by Mark Bagley and Sam de la Rosa. When Venom spawns five new killer symbiotes, Spider-Man teams up with him to blast them! Cover price $2.95.