Action Comics (1938 DC) comic books 1988-1990, graded by CGC

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $86.00 Paper: White Label #0004499077

Cover art by John Byrne. Checkmate starring Superman and Checkmate (1st appearance), script by Paul Kupperberg and John Byrne, inks by Ty Templeton; the Checkmate agency defeats a terrorist. 36 Pages, Full Color, $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CGC 8.5 $100.00 or Best Offer CGC Signature Series Paper: White Signed by John Beatty & Michael Zeck on 8/12/21. Label #2690402018 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.00) will be charged at checkout.

80-page giant.

Cover pencils by John Byrne, Kurt Schaffenberger, Dick Giordano, Curt Swan, and Mike Mignola, inks by George Perez, Jerry Ordway, John Beatty, Murphy Anderson, and Mike Mignola. Alternate Action Comics #600 cover, pencils by John Byrne, inks by George Perez.

"Different Worlds!" script by John Byrne, pencils by John Byrne (breakdowns) and George Perez (finishes), inks by George Perez; Hermes summons Wonder Woman to Olympus from her romantic meeting with Superman, and the Man of Steel follows, but they arrive in different locations; After Hermes explains to Diana that Olympus has been taken over by Darkseid, the New God toys with the heroes, making them battle, as he discusses with Desaad his plans.
"True Love!" script by John Byrne (plot) and Roger Stern (script), pencils by Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Jerry Ordway; Lois is upset that the papers are saying that Superman and Wonder Woman are dating.
"Games People Play!" script by John Byrne, pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by John Beatty; Lex threatens to reveal to the public that Maggie is a lesbian; Lex learns that he has kryptonite poisoning.
"A Friend in Need!" script by John Byrne (plot) and Roger Stern (script), pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; Superman goes to Millersburg to answer Jimmy's signal watch, but weakens from kryptonite poisoning.
"The Dark Where Madness Lies!" starring Superman and Man-Bat, script by John Byrne, pencils by Mike Mignola, inks by Mike Mignola.

Comics Buyer's Guide Fan Awards for 1987. Kevin MaguireDave Gibbons, Walt Simonson, and Mike Zeck pin-ups; Art Adams pin-up inks. 84 Pages, Full Color, $2.50

Cover price $2.50.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $37.00 Paper: White Label #0042343002

Cover by Kyle Baker. "Retribution!", script by James Owsley (Christopher Priest), art by Gil Kane; Authorities believe that John Stewart crashed the F-14 into Coast City; Hal Jordan and Star Sapphire battle. "Spread Your Broken Wings And Learn To Fly," script by Martin Pasko, art by Dan Spiegle; The new Secret Six receives their orders and begins action, while the death of the old Secret Six is discovered. "Chapter 3 Talaoc's Tale," script by Mike Baron, pencils by Dan Jurgens, inks by Tony DeZuniga; Deadman questions Talaoc while the C.I.A. discovers weapons in the pyramid Talaoc was entombed in. "More Powerful Than A Locomotive!", script by Roger Stern, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Beatty; Superman chases Bob Galt's would-be assassins: one kills another and 2 are captured. "Moral Stand Chapter 3 Censored," script by Max Collins, pencils by Terry Beatty, inks by John Nyberg; The police begin an investigation into the destruction of Readworld, and Lt. Flint proposes that Jack Wheeler go undercover in the Legion of Morality. "Another Fine War, Chapter 3," script by Mike Grell, pencils by Rick Burchett, inks by Pablo Marcos; Cynthia Hastings helps outfit Blackhawk for the job. 52 pages, Full Color, $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $39.00 Paper: White Label #0780887016

Cover by Steve Lightle. "Guilty!", script by James Owsley (Christopher Priest), art by Tod Smith; Hal Jordan decides to appear on the Oprah Winfrey show to improve his public image. "Escape From Hell" (Chapter 7), script by Mike Baron, pencils by Dan Jurgens, inks by Tony DeZuniga; Deadman and Yakin escape from Hell after Deadman defeats Sensei again. "Legionnaire's Disease" (Moral Stand Chapter 7), script by Max Collins, pencils by Terry Beatty, inks by John Nyberg; Wild Dog is wounded when he thwarts the Legion of Morality's attack on the Moline News. "Familiar Face?", script by Roger Sternm pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Beatty; Superman tracks down Charles Culpepper through the Daily Planet's files. "Gino," script by Martin Pasko, art by Dan Spiegle; Rafael DiRienzi breaks into the SecretSix headquarters and relates his and his father's histories with Mockingbird. "Another Fine War" (Chapter 7), script by Mike Grell, pencils by Rick Burchett, inks by Pablo Marcos; Blackhawk and Robert Massie fight when Cynthia Hastings tries to take a golden statue. 52 pages, Full Color, $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $430.00 Paper: White Label #1053958003

Cover by George Pratt. "Heroes," script by James Owsley (Christopher Priest) (co-plotter) and Mark Bright (co-plotter), pencils by Mark Bright, inks by Romeo Tanghal; Captain Atom enlists military intelligence to track down the alien and when he finds it he leaves Hal Jordan supporting a building after they argue. "Knock 'Em Dead" (Part 5), script by Sharon Wright, pencils by Randy DuBurke, inks by Pablo Marcos; Black Canary and Lt. Cameron exchange information on a murder case, but the murderer strikes again. "Arrival" (Rocks And Hard Places Chapter 3), script by Cheri Wilkerson and Marv Wolfman (co-plotter), art by Tom Mandrake; Speedy arrives at his vacation home after attempts on his life and a kidnapping of Lian. "Wipeout!", script by Roger Stern, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; Bob Galt helps Superman defeat his attackers. "Remains To Be Seen," script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Frank Springer, inks by Frank McLaughlin; The Secret Six destroys the headquarters of "The Agency" after finding the evidence of their germ warfare activities. "And A Time To Gather Stones Together," script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Rick Burchett, inks by John Nyberg; The Blackhawks fly back to Singapore with a dying Marcia Rossiter (aka. Alice Richardson), Natalie reveals family problems, and a Nazi group experiments with LSD.52 pages, Full Color, $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $77.00 Paper: White Label #0780889003

Cover by George Freeman. "Total War," script by James Owsley (Christopher Priest) and Mark Bright, pencils by Mark Bright, inks by Romeo Tanghal; Hal Jordan battles Malvolio, who destroys Hal's power ring. "Cat And Mouse" (Chapter 4), script by Paul Kupperberg, art by Fred Carrillo; Dr. Thirteen breaks Tannarak's spell and the Phantom Stranger defeats Tannarak and frees Cassandra Craft, while Tala escapes. "Knock 'Em Dead" (Part 11), script by Sharon Wright, pencils by Randy DuBurke, inks by Pablo Marcos; Cat Maddox dies while fighting Black Canary, and her ex-husband is saved from her. "Breathless!", script by Roger Stern, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; Superman destroys the machine which has been supplying power to both the cultists and The Consortium. "The Circle Closes" (Rocks And Hard Places Chapter 9), script by Cherie Wilkerson, art by Tom Mandrake; The C.B.I. has been following Speedy and Nightwing and rescues them after they lead the C.B.I. to their inside drug runner. "Coming Down," script by Martin Pasko, art by Rick Burchett; The Blackhawks kill the Nazi agents and rescue the LSD. 52 pages, Full Color, $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $75.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #4360674017 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.25) will be charged at checkout.

While Lois Lane tries to help an injured Gangbuster, Superman battles Turmoil in "Superman on Earth." Story & breakdowns by George Perez. Finished art by Brett Breeding. Cover by Perez. 36 pages, Full Color, $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $145.00 Paper: White Label #0942385001

Maxima (in her 1st appearance) tries to flush out Superman in "My Lady Maxima!" Starman cameo. Story by Roger Stern & George Perez. Art by Perez & Brett Breeding. Cover by Perez. 36 pages, Full Color, $0.75. Cover price $0.75.