Auctions: comic books June 1997

Batman and Robin (1997 DC) Movie Adaptation 1B CGC 9.4 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Label #4728857019

Standard Edition. The comic book version of the movie event of the summer, which pits Batman and Robin against a veritable army of foes: Mr. Freeze, Poison Ivy and Bane! Luckily for our heroes, they have a new ally in their war against evil--Batgirl! Written by Dennis O'Neil. Art by Rodolfo Damaggio and Bill Sienkiewicz. FC, 64 pg. Cover price $3.95.

Coober Skeber SC (1997 Highwater Books) 2 VG 4.0

Estimated print run of 3,000 copies. Cover by Seth. Contributions by Tom Devlin, James Kochalka, Mat Brinkman, Robert Boyd, Magnus Johnstone, Mike Luce, Jr. Ron Rege, Seth, and more. Produced by Tom Devlin of Highwater Books, this San Diego Comic Con exclusive was given away by cartoonist Joe Chiapetta, as Highwater Books didn't have an official presence at the convention. This "Marvel Benefit Issue" was free and titled as such as a joke on Marvel who had just declared bankruptcy. This book was primarily marketing for the indipendent small press contributors to the anthology. Softcover, 5-1/2" x 8", 128 pages, B&W.

Darkchylde The Diary (1997) 1HOLOCHROME FN 6.0

Signed by Randy Queen. No autograph certification is included.

Holochrome Special Bikini Commemorative Edition. Cover title is "Darkchylde Illustrated". Convention exclusive to the Chicago and San Diego Comic Cons. Diary pages with pin-ups. Art by Randy Queen, Jeff Pittarelli, Mike Chang, Tony Daniel, J.D. Smith, Kau Cha, Jim Lee, & Steve Firchow. 32 pages, FC.

Quantum and Woody (1997) 1A CBCS 8.5 Signed Priest Bright

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Christopher Priest.

Label #21-1E90E47-003

Drawn cover. Acclaim logo bottom left. "Klang" - This, folks, is the world's worst superhero team up! Woodrow Van Chelton and Eric Henderson were once close childhood friends. They haven't seen or spoken to each other in more than fifteen years, with their lives going in drastically different directions. A tragedy reunites them and sets them on the path of finding their fathers' killer. In the process they become inextricably linked, sharing an incredible power, and giving birth to the spandex 'Odd Couple,' Quantum and Woody! Armed with amazing super high-tech gadgets, a Beretta, and a Zippo lighter, can two people who are exact opposites survive being stuck together forever? Script by Christopher Priest, with art by Mark Bright and Greg Adams. FC, 32 pgs. Cover by Mark Bright and Greg Adams. Cover price $2.50.

Spectre (1992 3rd Series) 54 VF- 7.5

Cover by Richard Corben. "The Haunting of Jim Corrigan. Part 3: Atonement". Part 3 of 5. Story by John Ostrander. Art by Tom Mandrake. First Appearance of Michael Holt/Mr. Terrific. Michael Holt has nothing to live for…..until he meets the Spectre. Relating the tale of how the Justice Society tracked down the killer of the original Mr. Terrific, the Spectre convinces Holt to take on the role. This issue ties up threads left over from Justice League of America (1960 1st series) numbers 171 and 172. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $2.50.