Auctions: comic books July 1993

Adventures of Superman (1987) 502 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4698235001

'Reign of the Supermen' continues: When Supergirl is sent by Luthor to bring in the youngest Superman, sparks fly between the two heroes. All the Superman titles now use a new, upgraded color process that employs an increased color palette. Written by Karl Kesel, with art by Tom Grummett and Doug Hazlewood. Cover by Grummett and Hazlewood. Cover price $1.50.

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

Paper: White

Label #4617143001

"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.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 379 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4681532001

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.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984 Mirage) 61 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4602846009

City At War, Part 12. The final showdown with the Elite. Story by Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird and Jim Lawson; art by Lawson. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover by A.C. Farley. Cover price $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

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

Paper: White

Label #4698084007

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.