Auctions: comic books December 1993

Aquaman Time and Tide (1993) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4645927012

The King of the Seas returns in this special miniseries by writer Peter David, taking a look back at his origins and his early career while laying the groundwork for his very exciting future! AQUAMAN: TIME AND TIDE begins with Aquaman's first encounter with surface world super-beings as the villainous Trickster commits a heist on the high seas. With the Flash (Barry Allen) in hot pursuit, their high-speed battle draws the attention of Aquaman, leading to the Sea King's own confrontation with Trickster. Written by Peter David, with art and cover by Kirk Jarvinen and Brad Vancata. Cover price $1.50.

Bartman (1993) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4630917013

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.

Gambit (1993 1st Series Marvel) 1A.N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4621321006

Newsstand Edition. Tithing, script by Howard Mackie, pencils by Lee Weeks, inks by Klaus Janson; Henri LeBeau sneaks into X-Mansion and tells his young step-brother, Gambit, that the time of the tithing has come and he is needed in New Orleans as the Assassins Guild is trying to break the old pacts; As they are speaking, Henri is cut down by an assassins arrow; Gambit gives chase and discovers that the killer is Julien, the "dead" brother of his wife; Learning that Bella Donna is also alive (she was "killed" in X-Men (Marvel, 1991 series) #8) Gambit and Rogue prepare to leave for New Orleans. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 21 VF 8.0

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.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 207D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4028579016

Direct Edition. "Screaming Crimson" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Shroud. Script by Steven Grant. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by Sal Buscema and Malcolm Jones III. While web-swinging through Greenwich Village, the Spectacular Spider-Man spies an illegal firearms sale going down! The wall-crawler moves in for a closer look and discovers that one of the arms dealers…looks like the Shroud! Wait a minute, what's the mysterious west coast vigilante doing in New York City? Apparently trying to score some guns and cash! The amazing one quickly attacks the Shroud, and the battle against the Master of Darkness begins! But the two costumed crusaders don't realize that they're fighting in the ruins of Doctor Strange's recently destroyed townhome! Could there be some dangerous artifacts lying amidst the rubble? How about the crimson masks of Cyttorak! Cameo appearance by the Black Cat. Backup story: "New Values" Part 3 of 3. Script by Steven Grant. Art by Walter McDaniel and Vince Evans. J. Jonah Jameson is determined to reinvent the Daily Bugle…from the ground up! (Note: The Shroud and Spider-Man previously clashed in Marvel Team-Up 94.) 32 pages Cover price $1.25.