Auctions: comic books February 1994

Breed (1994) 2 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #22-069BD64-003

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Cover by Jim Starlin. Untitled story, script and art by Jim Starlin; Raymond meets Rachel; A man takes a walk, gets high and finds a mysterious doorway that leads to a horrific, but beautiful place. Tom Mason's column and an interview with Howard Chaykin on his Power & Glory series. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Daredevil the Man without Fear (1993) 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-2D520EC-033

The Kingpin's child slavery ring is exposed, and Hell's Kitchen gets a defender by the name of...Daredevil. Part 5 of 5. Script by Frank Miller, pencils by John Romita Jr., inks by Al Williamson. Stick cameo. Humorous phone conversation recollections written by Romita Jr. Deleted pages by Romita Jr. and Williamson from #4. Unseen cover to #4 by Romita Jr. and Williamson. Book is dedicated to the memory of Dom 'Mickey' Romita. 25 pages of story. Romita Jr./Williamson cover. Red foil and embossing on cover. Cover price $2.95.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 18 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-1DA1FC5-018

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Cover by Paul Mendoza. Dark Horse Comics #18 features part 2 of "Alien," John Arcudi's terrifying tale of a village ripped apart by the mysterious Night Reaper. Young Suom and his hunting party finally locate the beast, but it may be the last thing they ever do. In part 2 of "Droids," IG-88, the infamous battledroid, forces R2-D2 to help steal a spaceship in a daring escape from the Hosk space station. And finally, everybody on the streets knows that Tony Vincenzo always finishes a fight. In the taut conclusion to "Predator: The Hunted City," he gets his chance. FC. Cover price $2.50.

Firearm (1993) 6 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFB550-008

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Gen 13 (1994 1st Series) 1D VF Direct Variant 1st Printing

This is the DIRECT edition which DOES NOT have a barcode on the cover. $2.50 cover price. This is the first printing. Cover has girl (Fairchild) in a ripped up shirt. The 2nd printing cover has classified documents on desktop. Cover pencils by J. Scott Campbell, inks by Alex Garner. Untitled story, script by Jim Lee and Brandon Choi, pencils by J. Scott Campbell, inks by Alex Garner and Sandra Hope (assistant); Fairchild is brought into the Gen 13 program, introduced to her fellow gen actives and develops powers. Centerfold Poster, pencils by Jim Lee, inks by Alex Garner. Gen 13 Sketchbook, art by J. Scott Campbell and Jim Lee; Design sketches for the Gen 13 characters. 42 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 145 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-22F6136-045

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Cobra Commander wins in "Threads and Resolutions"! Characters: Cobra Commander; Spirit; Mutt; Road Block; Storm Shadow; Hawk; Grunt; Duke; Stalker; Rock 'N Roll; Zartan; Destro; Baroness; Billy; Dr. Mindbender; Sci Fi; Payload; Space Shot; Zarana; Blow Torch; Hardtop; Snake-Eyes; Scarlett; Jinx; Dojo; Nunchuk. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Phil Gosier and Chip Wallace. Cover by Phil Gosier and Tim Tuohy. Cover price $1.25.

Itchy and Scratchy Comics (1993) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2638A38-011

Cover pencils by Steve Vance, inks by Bill Morrison. "The Itchy & Scratchy Movie II," script by Dan Castellaneta and Deb Lacusta, pencils by Steve Vance and Bill Morrison, inks by Tim Bavington; The making and premier screening of an Itchy & Scratchy movie. Based on the Simpsons characters. 36 pgs., full color. $2.25. Cover price $1.95.

L'Eternauta Junior (Italian 1993 Comic Art) 4 FN 6.0

Italian series. Reprints a variety of comics from various sources. Cover by Dave Stevens. Features 8 complete stories. 6-1/2" x 9 1/4", 132 pages, color and B&W, Italian language.

Marvels (1994) 2 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Direct Edition.

Label #21-24919FC-026

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Steeped in unprecedented realism, this groundbreaking series tells the tale of the classic Marvel Universe as seen through the eyes of photojournalist Phil Sheldon. Book two finds everyday citizens in awe of such white bread heroes as Iron Man and Captain America, but swept up in a wave of anti-mutant hysteria. Look for special guests (such as Dick Van Dyke and John Lennon) at the wedding of Reed Richards and Sue Storm. Written by Kurt Busiek, with painted art by Alex Ross. This is the 1st printing and has an acetate (plastic) outer cover. The 2nd printing does not have an acetate cover. Cover price $5.95.

Origin of the Defiant Universe (1994) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2A98398-086

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Power and Glory (1994 Malibu) 1A CBCS 9.4 Chaykin

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Label #19-2AF890E-032

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1A, sky background Howard Chaykin art Cover price $2.50.

Power and Glory (1994 Malibu) 1B CBCS 9.8 Liberty Variant

Paper: White

Howard Chaykin Variant.

Label #19-2AF890E-033

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1B, Statue of Liberty background Howard Chaykin art Cover price $2.50.

Scud The Disposable Assassin (1994 Fireman/Image) 1-1ST CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4172135003

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 89 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-090

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Story by Ron Marz. Art by Colleen Doran and Tom Christopher. Cover by Ron Lim and Keith Aiken. Two of the Silver Surfer's allies are at each other's throats and the Former Herald of Galactus is caught in the middle. Plus witness the return of one of the most requested heroes in the Marvel Universe. 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Sin City A Dame to Kill For (1993) 3 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-3246A82-021

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Story and art by Frank Miller. In Sin City, trust is a four-letter word. In spite of himself, Dwight finds himself in love with Ava all over again. There's only one problem... her husband. A man who has promised to kill her. In order to rescue Ava, Dwight must first get past the most dangerous chauffeur in the world, Manute. But, when you're friends with Marv, it's amazing how much help you can get for buying the beer. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Sludge (1993) 5 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Label #19-2AFFCAF-023

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Cover pencils by Aaron Lopresti, inks by Gary Martin. "Creatures of the Night," script by Aaron Lopresti and Chris Ulm (script assist), pencils by Aaron Lopresti, inks by Gary Martin; There is another creature of the night other than Sludge; As Sludge tries to investigate, he is captured by a man obsessed with finding a cure to his illness; The creature of the night (formerly a man known as Don Johanssen) interrupts the "party" seeking revenge against the man that captured Sludge; Inevitably a fight between the creature and Sludge takes place. The Ultrafiles article, script by Chris Ulm, art by Patrick Owsley. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Solitaire (1993) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFFCAF-028

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"Curse of the Monkey Woman" - Written by Gerard Jones. Art by Patrick Rolo and Bobby Rae. Cover by Jeff Johnson and Barbara Kaalberg. Young women are disappearing into a strange cult, victims of the Monkey Woman, America's most powerful voodoo queen. Solitaire learns she's using her power to profit from murderous schemes in which one of Solitaire's old acquaintances is involved. Plus, more revelations of the mysterious past of Solitaire! Also: 2-page The Night Man origin illustrated by Kevin Maguire! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Solution (1994) 6 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Label #19-2AFFCAF-037

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"Payback: Part One" - Written by James D. Hudnall. Art by John Statema, Dennis Jensen and Mark Stegbauer. Cover by Kevin Maguire. Beginning the three part origin of The Solution. Lela Cho inherits a huge electronics firm only to lose it to a criminal organization. She develops a "Solution" to her problem. Be there when it all starts! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

War Dancer (1994) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2B9A632-036

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Cover by Alan Weiss. From Eternity to Here, script by Alan Weiss and Jim Shooter, pencils by Alan Weiss, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr.; the mighty War Dancer explores this reality and contemplates its destruction; hes attacked at a private home by Soldiers from the Org of Plasm. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Wrath (1994) 2 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2B0472B-054

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Mantra Cover price $1.95.