Auctions: comic books February 1994

Adventures of Superman (1987) 509 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4737551012

Direct Edition. Script by Karl Kesel, with art by Barry Kitson and Ray McCarthy. Cover by Kitson and McCarthy. Still in deep space, Superman encounters Auron, the superpowered clone of Guardian (first seen in Superman The Legacy of Superman (1993) #1), who possesses some of Superman's DNA. Together they battle an alien malevolence, but Auron is felled by something far more insidious - something connected to Superman himself. Cover price $1.50.

Batman Adventures Mad Love (1994) 1N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #0289626004

First Printing. Newsstand Edition. Story by Paul Dini, art by Bruce Timm. Featuring the origin of the Joker's girlfriend, Harley Quinn. This is the 1st Printing, which has a black cover and a playing card in the lower right corner with "Mad Love" in red letters. Cover price $3.95.

Blood Syndicate (1993 DC) Milestone 11 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Roder Quijano Autograph on Page 1 Deemed Inconclusive.

Label #4698339005

The SHADOW WAR is over, and the Blood Syndicate finds two new members among them: Oro and AquaMaria. Plus, more is revealed about Kwai's past...and Fade's future. Written by Ivan Velez, Jr., with art by Chriscross and Shepherd Hendrix. Cover by Chriscross. Cover price $1.50.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 424 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0980079002

"The Last Operation" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Phil Gosier. Inks by Romeo Tanghal. Cover by Phil Gosier and Danny Bulanadi. After her lengthy hospital stay in Wakanda, Diamondback finally returns to Avengers Mansion and Captain America! However in a surprise twist, Cap tells Rachel that he's moving out of the mansion and back to Brooklyn! But before the Sentinel of Liberty can finish packing, he receives a phone call from an old enemy…Sidewinder! Due to an unfortunate turn of events, the former leader of the Serpent Society needs help in raising money for his daughter's life-saving operation. Will the star-spangled avenger go along with Sidewinder's fundraising plan (to steal money from drug lords)? And if Cap declines, does that mean that Diamondback, Sidewinder's former friend, will too? Decisions, decisions, decisions! A heart-rending story for everyone involved. Cameo appearance by the Black Widow. (Note: The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 249,633; average paid circulation 163,858.) 36 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Static (1993 DC) Milestone 9 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4698252001

While on a quest for cool shoes, Static encounters a big guy stealing jewelry. Or is it a bunch of little guys? The real answer lies in Virus, a villain with a very disquieting past. Written by Robert L. Washington III, with art by John Paul Leon and Rober Quijano. Cover by Leon and Steve Mitchell. Cover price $1.50.

X-Men Adventures (1994 Marvel) Season II 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4734839001

Written by Ralph Macchio, Andrew Wildman, and Jeff Albrecht. Cover by Andrew Wildman. The X-Men celebrate the wedding of Scott and Jean; Morph, now an agent of Mr. Sinister, infiltrates the team and causes chaos; Creed and the Friends of Humanity attack President Kelly. Adapts Season 2 of the cartoon series. 36 pages, full color. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.