Auctions: comic books September 1994

Batman Adventures (1992 1st Series) Annual 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3784975020

Direct Edition. Meet Roxy Rocket, a new villain facing Batman that forces him to recall times when some of his greatest foes including Harley Quinn, the Scarecrow and the Ventriloquist almost went straight. Written by Paul Dini, with art by Mike Parobeck, Bruce Timm, John Byrne, Klaus Janson, Dan DeCarlo, Matt Wagner and Rick Burchett. Cover by Timm. Cover price $2.95.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 431 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0980079006

"The Next Generation" Fighting Chance Part 7 of 12. First appearance of Free Spirit. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Dave Hoover. Inks by Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Dave Hoover. The ordeal with Americop is over, but the star-spangled avenger's muscle deterioration sadly continues. However, Cap's good friend, Fabian Stankowicz, designs special body armor and weaponry for the shield-slinger to use on his next mission! And when a distress call comes in from south of the border, the Sentinel of Liberty and his new equipment (plus Diamondback) spring into action! The place is Mexico, the problem is missing children, and the perpetrator is Baron Zemo! Will Cap and Diamondback enjoy their Mexican soirée at Baron Zemo's castle? Meanwhile in the Midwest, a young and impressionable college student named Cathy Webster agrees to undergo special medical treatment from one of her professors! However, she doesn't know that her distinguished instructor is actually Superia in disguise! And following the treatment, Free Spirit is born! Cameo appearances by the Black Widow, Crystal, Quicksilver, Zack Moonhunter, and Bernie Rosenthal. (Note: Baron Zemo II previously appeared in Spectacular Spider-Man 196.) 38 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Darkhawk (1991 Marvel) 43 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4043884024

Cover pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Ian Akin. Missing starring Chris Powell, Portal, Shaper, Ned, Mike Powell, Jon, and Jason, script by Danny Fingeroth, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Ian Akin; Chris tries to get his life back in order; Portal battles Shaper. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 152 FN- 5.5

Direct Edition. 30th Anniversary Salute. Special issue! Presenting the original adventure of the very first G.I. Joe! Characters: Ace; G.I. Joe [Joseph P. Colton] (Origin); 1st Sgt. 'Top' Wenzel; Sp4 Angel Vazquez; several unnamed Viet Cong troops; President John F. Kennedy (JFK). "...Just Fade Away" is written by Larry Hama, with art and cover by Phil Gosier and Scott Koblish. Cover price $1.25.