Auctions: comic books July 1993

Action Comics (1938 DC) 689D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698392016

Direct Edition. The 'Reign of the Supermen' continues from Adventures of Superman (1939) #502. The Last Son of Krypton squares off against the Man of Steel for the right to be Superman. Continued in Superman The Man of Steel (1991) #24. All the Superman titles now use a new, upgraded color process that employs an increased color palette. Written by Roger Stern, with art by Jackson Guice and Denis Rodier. Cover by Ed Hannigan, Kerry Gammill and Guice. 36 pages, Full Color, $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Aliens Predator Deadliest of Species (1993) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698217013

"Time of the Preacher." An alien captures Caryn Delacroix, a genetically engineered woman who was already dealing with nightmares and her husband's inappropriately amorous son. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Jackson Guice, inks by John Beatty. Cover by John Bolton. Cover price $2.50.

Aliens Predator The Deadliest of Species (1993) Ashcan 1GOLD NM 9.4

Limited Ashcan edition with GOLD FOIL cover. (Hero Premiere Edition # 3). Originally came sealed in protective sleeve with numbered Official Hero Original Seal of Authenticity. NOTE: May or may not be in original protective sleeve with seal. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Jackson (Butch) Guice. Half color; half black-and-white. John Bolton cover. 5.25-in. x 8.5-in.; 16 pages.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 379 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3882042005

Direct Edition. "The Gathering Storm" Maximum Carnage Part 7 of 14. Guest-starring Cloak, Deathlok, and Firestar. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 102. The heroes (if Morbius and Venom can be called heroes) scored a small victory over Carnage last night by driving off the serial killer and his vicious partners after they attacked a midtown nightclub. Now the web-slinger, Felicia, Cloak, and Venom meet to discuss ways to defeat Carnage permanently. Venom admits that the symbiote is vulnerable to sonic gun blasts or very intense heat! But where can both of those be found? Four Freedoms Plaza! Meanwhile at New York's Metropolitan Museum, Carnage begins another rampage! However, a powerful superhero has detected the incredible violence from cyberspace! Deathlok arrives on the scene and quickly scores hits on the Demogoblin, doppelganger, and Carrion! Wow, is the Demolisher going to end this carnage right here and now? Story continues in Spider-Man 36. (Notes: This issue features Marvel's Maximum Anniversary X-Perience! The 15-page insert celebrates the 30th anniversaries of both the X-Men and the Avengers.) 52 pages Cover price $1.25.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 663D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4730815023

Direct Edition. Knightfall: Chapter 10. "No Rest for the Wicked!" Story by Chuck Dixon. Art by Graham Nolan and Scott Hanna. Cover by Kelley Jones. The longest night in Batman's life continues as he and the Mayor are swept away by the irresistible force of millions of gallons of water from the Gotham River. Can the Dark Knight find a way out before the underground tunnel fills up and they both drown? Story continues in Batman #497. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Grendel Devil by the Deed (1993 Dark Horse) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4554931002

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Dark Horse Edition - 1st printing. Collects Grendel backup stories from Mage: The Hero Discovered (1985) #6-14.

Story and art by Matt Wagner.

Bonus pin-ups by Mike Allred, Guy Davis, Kelley Jones, Teddy H. Kristiansen, Jason Pearson, Time Sale, and John K. Snyder, III. A seminal work by groundbreaking comics creator Matt Wagner (Batman: The Mad Monk; Sandman Mystery Theatre) returns to print in a new hardcover edition with an introduction by Alan Moore!

When Wagner first serialized Grendel: Devil by the Deed as a backup in his critically acclaimed title Mage, its innovative storytelling techniques, philosophical undertones, and charismatic anti-hero ignited a devoted following.

Introducing Hunter Rose as the brilliant, twisted assassin Grendel, it gave birth to what would become a centuries-spanning epic exploring the roots and consequences of violence.

Softcover (Stapled, NOT Square Bound), 48 pages, full color.

Cover price $3.95.

Jason Goes to Hell The Final Friday (1993) 1P VF+ 8.5 Polybagged Variant

Glow in the dark cover; polybagged with card; movie adaptation. Untitled story, script by Andy Mangels, Dean Lorey (Screenplay), and Jay Huguely (Screenplay), pencils by Cynthia Martin, inks by Allen Nunis; The FBI arrive in Crystal Lake and destroy the body of mass murderer Jason Voorhees, but Jason's killing spree lives on when his black heart allows his evil to go from person to person. Part One of the Jason Goes To Hell The Final Friday movie adaptation. 36 pgs., full color. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Satan's Six (1993) 4 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4717167003

NOTE: 1st comic book appearance of Jason Voorhees from Friday the 13th.

Cover pencils by John Cleary, inks by Armando Gil. Harrigan's Homecoming, script by Tony Isabella, pencils by John Cleary, inks by Armando Gil; Kamodious tries to replace Frightful with Jason Voorhees, but the plan backfires when Jason tries to kill Kamodious; Then Kamodious sends the six to Chicago to retrieve a soul he forgot to collect--an old associate of Harrigan's. Command Decision, script by Kurt Busiek, pencils by Neil Vokes, inks by John Beatty; When Galvan is seriously injured, Monitor promotes Aurik to team leader and has the Kreech join the team; But the responsibility weighs heavily on Aurik. Jim Salicrup writes about Topps' "Jurassic Park" series and the "Jason Goes to Hell" series. Item may be polybagged or unbagged. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 36D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3882042006

Direct Edition. Maximum Carnage Part 8 of 14. "Hate is in the Air" Guest-starring Cloak and Firestar. Script by Terry Kavanagh. Pencils by Tom Lyle. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by Tom Lyle. Story continues from Amazing Spider-Man 379. Spider-Man and Venom are still trying to defeat Carnage, so they turn to the Daily Bugle publisher for help. Jonah is reluctant to do anything for the web-slinger, but with a little persuasion (from the Lethal Protector), he runs a story about the orphanage where Cletus Kasady grew up. After seeing the headline, Carnage's crew visits the old Brooklyn orphanage -- and that sets the stage for the next great battle in the Maximum Carnage saga! The wall-crawler, Venom, Cloak, Firestar, and Black Cat vs. the Demogoblin, Carrion, Shriek, doppelganger, and Carnage! Will Reed Richards' sonic disruptor tilt the fight in the heroes' favor? Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man 202. Cameo appearances by Deathlok, Iron Fist, Morbius, Aunt May, Richard Parker, Mary Parker, Flash Thompson, Liz Osborn, Normie Osborn, and the Molten Man. (Note: This 14-part story was reprinted in 1994 and again in 2004 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man Maximum Carnage.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.75.

Turok Dinosaur Hunter (1993) 1A CGC 9.4 Sears

Paper: White

Label #4724846014

Valiant box is in white, title in red, $3.50. How Turok came to be separated from his friend Andar and end up in a new time and new world with a technological-enhanced dinosaur named Mon-Ark in pursuit is told in "Cold Blood Blazing." Script by David Michelinie and art by Bart Sears & Randy Elliott. Cameos by Magnus Robot Fighter, X-O Manowar, Rai, Archer, Shadowman. Cover price $3.50.

Venom Lethal Protector (1993) 6 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3882042014

Direct Edition. Written by David Michelinie. Art by Ron Lim and Sam de la Rosa. Cover by Mark Bagley and Sam de la Rosa. The chilling conclusion! Venom and Spider-Man audaciously oppose Treece's plan to mercilessly kill innocents everywhere. As the fight against Treece continues, the uneasy alliance between the two violently unravels. Cover price $2.95.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 102D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3882042004

Direct Edition. "Sinking Fast" Maximum Carnage Part 6 of 14. Guest-starring Cloak and Dagger. Script by Terry Kavanagh. Pencils by Alex Saviuk. Inks by Don Hudson. Cover by Alex Saviuk. Story continues from Spectacular Spider-Man 201. Blood flows in the streets of Manhattan as Carnage's reign of terror continues unchecked! The good guys simply don't have enough firepower to stop Carnage, Shriek, the doppelganger, and the Demogobiln. The web-slinger, Black Cat, Cloak, and Venom desperately need another ally for their side! How about Morbius? He's available! Wow, the situation is truly bleak when a bloodthirsty vampire is the best choice! Meanwhile, Mary Jane is tired of her husband constantly running off to play Spider-Man, so she decides to check out a new trendy nightclub in Midtown! At the same time, Carnage and his crew, feeling refreshed, decide to check out a new trendy nightclub…in Midtown! Oh no! Oh yes, the next savage slugfest is going to get very personal for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Story continues in Amazing Spider-Man 379. Cameo appearance by Carrion. 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series Marvel) 92D CGC 9.8 SS Milgrom

Paper: White

Signed by Al Milgrom on 08/09/2025.

Label #4635893001

Direct Edition. Story by Scott Lobdell, Joe Quasada, and J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Joe Quesada and Al Milgrom. Wraparound Cover. Fatal Attractions! "The Man Who Wasn't...!" 1st appearance of Exodus. When the Acolytes of Magneto begin slaughtering humans indiscriminately it's up to X-Factor to stop them. Story continues in X-Force #25. NOTE: This issue has a hologram card of Havok on the front cover. 68 pages. Cover price $3.50.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series Marvel) 92D CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4756092001

Direct Edition. Story by Scott Lobdell, Joe Quasada, and J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Joe Quesada and Al Milgrom. Wraparound Cover. Fatal Attractions! "The Man Who Wasn't...!" 1st appearance of Exodus. When the Acolytes of Magneto begin slaughtering humans indiscriminately it's up to X-Factor to stop them. Story continues in X-Force #25. NOTE: This issue has a hologram card of Havok on the front cover. 68 pages. Cover price $3.50.