Auctions: comic books May 1994

Batman (1940) Annual 18 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4699312021

Direct Edition. The Elseworlds Annuals, the DC Universe's journey into remote realms of possibility, continue in Renaissance Italy, where Leonardo da Vinci's experiments in creating a flying machine inspire a young apprentice to become an avenging Bat-Man when the artist's model for a very important portrait is kidnapped. Written by Doug Moench, with art by Federico Cueva and Alberto Pez. Cover by Mike Mignola. 68 pages. Cover price $2.95.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 148 FN 6.0

Water spotting.

It's Star Brigade vs. the legion of the unliving in "Irresistible Forces." Written by Larry Hama, with art by Phil Gosier, Crusher Wallace and Scott Koblish. Cover by Phil Gosier and Randy Emberlin. Cover price $1.25.

Green Lantern (1990 3rd Series DC) 51D CGC 9.8 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4443533013

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First Printing. Direct Edition. "Changing the Guard!" Story by Ron Marz. Art by Darryl Banks and Romeo Tanghal. A new Emerald Era begins! Hal Jordan has destroyed the Green Lantern Corps, murdered Sinestro, and seemingly absorbed the infinite power of the Corps Battery. Now, there is only one Green Lantern in the whole universe. A neophyte hero with no one around left to teach him how to use his amazing abilities. And he sure could use the help, as a new villain by the name of Ohm arrives on the scene, and the sinister Mongul returns to finish the job he started with Coast City. Cover price $1.50.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 112 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4319755005

"Trail's End" Pursuit Part 3 of 4. Script by Terry Kavanagh. Art by Alex Saviuk (breakdowns), Stephen Baskerville and Al Milgrom (finishes). Cover by Alex Saviuk. Story continues from Spectacular Spider-Man 211. The wondrous wall-crawler arrives on the scene of a prison break in Times Square! A group of armed convicts have escaped from their prison bus and are shooting up the city! However, the furious web-slinger zeroes in on the bus driver first! Why? Because the Chameleon is behind the wheel! Is the Amazing Spider-Man going to end his pursuit right here and now? Unfortunately, Spidey's revenge will have to wait until all the gunmen have been captured! Several hours later though, the spectacular one tracks the Chameleon to the Kravinoff estate and burial grounds. Kraven has already had his last hunt, so the late Hunter should not be around. But stranger things have happened to your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Story concludes in Amazing Spider-Man 389. Cameo appearances by Reynard, Warrant, Dr. Kafka, John Jameson, and Aunt May. First $1.50 issue. (Notes: The subplot in this issue involving Dr. Kafka continues in Web of Spider-Man Annual 10. This issue includes three Marvel trading cards (stapled into the comic book) featuring Venom.) 32 pages Cover price $1.50.

Wizard the Comics Magazine (1991) 33U CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4542804008

Jim Balent Catwoman cover. NOT POLYBAGGED! Gatefold cover. May be missing poster. Jo Duffy and Jim Balent discuss Catwoman; Dave Cockrum interview; Brutes & Babes by Bart Sears; article on the Ultraverse, with comments from Chris Ulm, Hank Kanalz, Dan Danko, Hoang Nguyen, Gerard Jones, Len Strazewski, Norm Breyfogle and Bob Jacob; Mike Allred interview; Toy Fair '94 report; Everyone's Got Opinions by Todd McFarlane; Wizard Profile: Hart D. Fisher. Cover price $3.95.