Auctions: comic books December 1993

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 369 CGC 9.8

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Label #4699309025

"Of Kith and Kin" Bloodties Part 5 of 5. Giant-Size issue. Guest-starring Nick Fury and the X-Men. Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by Steve Epting and Jan Duursema. Inks by Tom Palmer. Silver foil embossed cover by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. Story continues from Uncanny X-Men 307. Earth's Mightiest Heroes and the incomparable X-Men lay it all on the line to save Genosha and little Luna from the evil of Exodus! After eliminating Fabian Cortez, Magneto's powerful protégé takes Luna as his own hostage and challenges Crystal, Pietro, Wanda, and Jean Grey to fight him if they dare! Luna's parents battle valiantly to rescue their daughter but are unable to overcome Exodus' incredible psi-powers! And now the malevolent mutant is poised to begin a new genesis on Genosha! However, there are still four avengers and nine x-men in Hammer Bay ready to make one last charge! Will the super-heroes' combined might be enough to stop (the) Exodus? For the sake of Genosha, it must! Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Black Widow, Captain America, Crystal, Giant-Man, Hercules, Sersi, Hawkeye, Scarlet Witch, Spider-Woman, U.S. Agent, War Machine, and the Vision. X-Men Lineup: Archangel, Beast, Bishop, Cyclops, Gambit, Iceman, Jean Grey, Psylocke, Quicksilver, Rogue, and Storm. (Notes: Exodus battles Earth's Mightiest Heroes again in Avengers 381. This issue features a 14-page insert previewing upcoming storylines in the Punisher and New Warriors titles. The Bloodties saga was reprinted in 1995 in a trade paperback titled Avengers-X-Men Bloodties.) 68 pages. Cover price $2.95.

Bartman (1993) 1 CGC 9.8

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Label #4604244025

This is the direct edition with Silver Foil Cover and Bartman poster insert. Cover pencils by Steve Vance, inks by Bill Morrison. Matt Groening discusses the Bart Philosophy. The Comic Cover Caper!, script by Cindy Vance (co-plot) and Steve Vance, pencils by Steve Vance (layouts) and Phil Ortiz, inks by Bill Morrison and Tim Bavington (additional inks); Bartman puts a stop to a comic book collector scam. Bart's 40 least favorite items. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Batman (1940) 502 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #2115215019

'KnightQuest: The Crusade,' following the adventures of Azrael as the new Batman, continues. As Batman, Azrael has broken with Robin and is now closing in on his target. What's most surprising is the unexpected ally the Dark Knight finds in Mayor Krol. Written by Doug Moench, with art by Mike Manley and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Kelley Jones. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 16 CGC 8.0

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Label #4695336011

Cover by George Pratt. Tony Vincenzo is what you might call "a family man." So is Bernie Jinks. Up until now, they had their own little disputes in the heart of Manhattan. But this time around someone's knocking off both Vincenzo's and Jinks' boys. Vincenzo's in the slammer, but he isn't telling everything. The truth is too unbelievable. But he has a plan. Don't miss this issue's premiere of "Predator: The Hunted City." Also, "Aliens: Cargo" concludes in this issue with part 2 as Coile realizes being trapped with an Alien isn't as bad as he thought -- after all, he has his wits and a five-minute head start. What more do you need when you're faced with the universe's most voracious and hungry xenomorph? In the pyrokinetic conclusion to "The Thing from Another World: Questionable Research," Douglas finally realizes what he has unleashed, and it's up to him to stop The Thing in its tracks -- even if it means sacrificing himself in the process! FC. Cover price $2.50.

Marc Spector Moon Knight (1989) 57 VF+ 8.5

Cover art by Stephen Platt. Black Sheep, script by Terry Kavanagh, pencils by Stephen Platt, inks by Chris Ivy, Al Vey, and Scott Koblish; The Goddess sends Moon Knight to stop the intruding Spider-Man from interfering with her plans. Infinity Crusade crossover. History of the Bloodline Moon Knight article, art by Bill Sienkiewicz. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 21 CGC 9.6

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Label #0131087007

NOTE: 1st appearance of Mike Mignola's Hellboy (1st full app. in comic books) - Faith: Part 3 of 4 - Story and art by John Byrne. Cover by Mike Mignola. Guest-starring Hellboy. When Legends clash! (Or crossover!) Presenting the first "official crossover" within the Legend line -- the Next Men meet Mike Mignola's HELLBOY! Danny is actually the lucky one to have his path cross that of the World's Greatest Paranormal Investigator, in a segment drawn by guest Legend star Mike Mignola. Meanwhile, we present the life of Christ as seen through the eyes of Jack, whose imagination infuses the well-known story with some familiar faces. In the ongoing saga of Mark, a.k.a. MIV, we find out just what he's been doing during the missing seven years of his life. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

Radioactive Man (1993 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.6 Glow in the Dark Variant

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Label #4374338016

Glow in the dark cover, pencils by Steve Vance, inks by Bill Morrison. #1 has a May, 1952 cover date (although the comic was actually published in 1994). Homer Simpson of the Simpsons as Radioactive Man! The Origin of Radioactive Man, script by Cindy Vance (Plot) and Steve Vance (Plot & Script), pencils by Steve Vance (Layout) and Bill Morrison (Finishes), inks by Bill Morrison. Dr. Crab's Commie Comics, script by Cindy Vance (Plot) and Steve Vance (Plot & Script), pencils by Steve Vance (Layout) and Bill Morrison (Finishes), inks by Bill Morrison; Abandoned Warehouse District; Atom Smasher Ray; CCCP [Cartoon Conduct Code Program]; comics [Hartley; Crime Does Pay; Finger's House of Giant Props; Gloria Grand Show; Gold Record; Headlight; Lurid; Mount Zenith; Smart Mouth Comics]; Soviets; Stab Comics; Tales of Revolting Filth; the Containment Dome; the Geodesic Dome; US Congress; Vile; WZEN; Zenith Seafood Service. Jumbo poster insert. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Radioactive Man (1993 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.6 Glow in the Dark Variant

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Label #4374338019

Glow in the dark cover, pencils by Steve Vance, inks by Bill Morrison. #1 has a May, 1952 cover date (although the comic was actually published in 1994). Homer Simpson of the Simpsons as Radioactive Man! The Origin of Radioactive Man, script by Cindy Vance (Plot) and Steve Vance (Plot & Script), pencils by Steve Vance (Layout) and Bill Morrison (Finishes), inks by Bill Morrison. Dr. Crab's Commie Comics, script by Cindy Vance (Plot) and Steve Vance (Plot & Script), pencils by Steve Vance (Layout) and Bill Morrison (Finishes), inks by Bill Morrison; Abandoned Warehouse District; Atom Smasher Ray; CCCP [Cartoon Conduct Code Program]; comics [Hartley; Crime Does Pay; Finger's House of Giant Props; Gloria Grand Show; Gold Record; Headlight; Lurid; Mount Zenith; Smart Mouth Comics]; Soviets; Stab Comics; Tales of Revolting Filth; the Containment Dome; the Geodesic Dome; US Congress; Vile; WZEN; Zenith Seafood Service. Jumbo poster insert. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Radioactive Man (1993 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.6 Glow in the Dark Variant

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Label #4374338017

Glow in the dark cover, pencils by Steve Vance, inks by Bill Morrison. #1 has a May, 1952 cover date (although the comic was actually published in 1994). Homer Simpson of the Simpsons as Radioactive Man! The Origin of Radioactive Man, script by Cindy Vance (Plot) and Steve Vance (Plot & Script), pencils by Steve Vance (Layout) and Bill Morrison (Finishes), inks by Bill Morrison. Dr. Crab's Commie Comics, script by Cindy Vance (Plot) and Steve Vance (Plot & Script), pencils by Steve Vance (Layout) and Bill Morrison (Finishes), inks by Bill Morrison; Abandoned Warehouse District; Atom Smasher Ray; CCCP [Cartoon Conduct Code Program]; comics [Hartley; Crime Does Pay; Finger's House of Giant Props; Gloria Grand Show; Gold Record; Headlight; Lurid; Mount Zenith; Smart Mouth Comics]; Soviets; Stab Comics; Tales of Revolting Filth; the Containment Dome; the Geodesic Dome; US Congress; Vile; WZEN; Zenith Seafood Service. Jumbo poster insert. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Radioactive Man (1993 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.6 Glow in the Dark Variant

Paper: White

Label #4374338012

Glow in the dark cover, pencils by Steve Vance, inks by Bill Morrison. #1 has a May, 1952 cover date (although the comic was actually published in 1994). Homer Simpson of the Simpsons as Radioactive Man! The Origin of Radioactive Man, script by Cindy Vance (Plot) and Steve Vance (Plot & Script), pencils by Steve Vance (Layout) and Bill Morrison (Finishes), inks by Bill Morrison. Dr. Crab's Commie Comics, script by Cindy Vance (Plot) and Steve Vance (Plot & Script), pencils by Steve Vance (Layout) and Bill Morrison (Finishes), inks by Bill Morrison; Abandoned Warehouse District; Atom Smasher Ray; CCCP [Cartoon Conduct Code Program]; comics [Hartley; Crime Does Pay; Finger's House of Giant Props; Gloria Grand Show; Gold Record; Headlight; Lurid; Mount Zenith; Smart Mouth Comics]; Soviets; Stab Comics; Tales of Revolting Filth; the Containment Dome; the Geodesic Dome; US Congress; Vile; WZEN; Zenith Seafood Service. Jumbo poster insert. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Star Wars Tales of the Jedi (1993) 3A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3883516022

Written by Tom Veitch. Art byJanine Johnston. Cover by Dave Dorman. The path to becoming a Jedi can take many routes, and in the case of Nomi Sunrider, it is a path of anguish, despair, and danger. When Andur -- the father of her child and a Jedi in training -- is murdered in front of her eyes, Nomi has no choice but to take up her beloved's lightsaber and defend herself! Join Nomi as she begins to walk the path of the Jedi herself, and begins her search for the mysterious Master Thon. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.