Auctions: comic books July 1993

Action Comics (1938 DC) 689 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4350152009

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.

Betty and Veronica (1987 1st Series Archie) 65 FN 6.0

Written by Mike Pellowski Frank Doyle. Art by Dan DeCarlo, Alison Flood, Cover by Dan DeCarlo and Alison Flood. Archie has a free evening from his job working at the county fair, and both Betty and Veronica are determined to occupy every moment of that free evening. Veronica gets a crisis of confidence when one handsome man walks past her without noticing her. Watching his daughter and Betty engages in a vigorous badminton game gets Mr. Lodge pining for his youth. Betty and Veronica are surprised by Reggie's sudden virtuosity on the violin. Editor Gorelick encourages readers to pressure their local newspaper to carry the Archie syndicated comic strip; two samples of the strip illustrate the article. Recycling Plastic Containers public service announcement with the Archie gang, art by Bill Golliher. 36 pages, full color. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Sonic the Hedgehog (1993 Archie) 1 VF 8.0

Cover art by Dave Manak. Meet Me at the Corner of Hedgehog & Vine!, script by Michael Gallagher, pencils by Dave Manak, inks by Bill White. Fake Sonic the Hedgehog Bumper Stickers to cut out. You Bet My Life!, script by Michael Gallagher, pencils by Dave Manak, inks by Bill White. Inspired by the Sega Genesis videogame. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Turok Dinosaur Hunter (1993) 1A CGC 9.8 Sears

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Label #4045085023

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 9.8 SS Bagley

Paper: White

Signed by Mark Bagley on 4/13/24.

Label #4429526015

Do not confuse with Toy Biz reprint. 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. Written by David Michelinie. Art by Ron Lim and Sam de la Rosa. Cover by Mark Bagley and Sam de la Rosa. Cover price $2.95.

Warlock Chronicles (1993 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1289670025

Holografix and embossed cover, art by by Tom Raney and Keith Williams. Things Past, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Tom Raney, inks by Keith Williams; Infinity Crusade crossover; Darklore reviews the history of Adam Warlock and tries to take his Infinity Gem. 36 pgs., full color. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.