Auctions: comic books 1989

3-D Zone (1986) 16A VF 8.0

3-D glasses included.

#16 Space Vixens. Dave Stevens story and art. Bruce Jones script. Originally distributed with 3-D glasses bound in; check individual item notes to see if they are still present. Cover price $2.50.

Advanced Dungeons and Dragons (1988 DC) 13 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4309982011

Spell Games: Part 1 of 4. "Shackles of the Past!" Written by Dan Mishkin. Art by Jan Duursema. Vajra's past has come back to haunt her. Once she was a slave, forced to fight as a gladiator in the Manshaka Arena of Blood. She thought that past was far behind her...she was wrong. Plus, the boy who was under Conner's protection has also been kidnaped. Cover price $1.50.

Alf Holiday Special (1989) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-2FA3252-002

Comic book version of the TV sitcom and cartoon that aired on NBC from 1986 to 1990 featuring an Alien Life Form (ALF) living with a family. ALF wants to learn more about Christmas shopping and comes up with a plan to tag along on a shopping trip in "Shop Around the Clock." Then ALF needs to get the Tanners a Christmas present and comes up with the perfect solution in "Snowman is an Island." In "The Return of Crazy Critter" ALF has to become the mascot again for the high school football team. In "The Gift of the Melmagi" ALF tells the Tanners a favorite Melmac holiday story. In "WOTIF the 12 Days of Christmas Happened on Melmac?" we get to see an ALF version of the classic Christmas song, "The 12 Days of Christmas." In "23 Ski-Do's and Don'ts" ALF causes an avalanche during the Tanners' vacation at a ski resort and has to rescue them. And in "ALF Lang Syne," the Tanners are holding a New Year's Eve party without ALF and it just doesn't seem the same. Scripts by Michael Gallagher and art by Dave Manak & Marie Severin & Jacqueline Roettcher & Post. Cover price $1.75.

Aliens (1988 Dark Horse) 3 VF 8.0

1st printing - Written by Mark Verheiden. Art and cover by Mark A. Nelson. As the ship carrying Hicks, Newt and the company of Colonial Marines nears the Aliens' Homeworld, a strange paranoia begins to grip the people of Earth. Thousands begin to suffer recurring nightmares about the Aliens, leading Dr. Orona to a terrible realization: there is already an alien--a queen--on Earth! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

Aliens (1988 Dark Horse) 4 FN/VF 7.0

1st printing - Written by Mark Verheiden. Art and cover by Mark A. Nelson. All hell breaks loose as Hicks, Newt and the Marines arrive on the Aliens' homeworld! While back on Earth, a misguided religious fanatic frees the Alien Queen captured by the Bionational Corp.! Even if Hicks and Newt survive their mission, will there be an Earth to come home to? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

Aliens (1988 Dark Horse) 5 VF- 7.5

1st printing - Written by Mark Verheiden. Art and cover by Mark A. Nelson. Hicks, Newt and their crew of Marines are finding conditions on the Alien homeworld to be more than they bargained for as they discover that there are things even the Aliens are afraid of! Meanwhile, a mad, fanatical preacher has loosed the corporation's captive Queen on an unsuspecting Earth--to force mankind into an unholy "Communion"! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 312 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

1" plastic missing from left top corner.

Label #4341137004

"The Goblin War!" Inferno crossover. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 47. With his family in danger, the Green Goblin rides again! Oh my, does Harry know what he's doing by challenging the might of the Hobgoblin? In the skies above the Osborn Chemical Company, the pumpkin bombs fly as the goblins clash! And naturally your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is caught in the middle! Meanwhile the effects of Inferno begin affecting Dr. Curt Connors. Uh-oh, could an appearance from the Lethal Lizard be in the near future? Yesss! Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man 147. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Liz Osborn, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Note: Harry Osborn dons the garb of the Green Goblin for the first time since Amazing Spider-Man 180.) Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 313D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0002247077

Direct Edition. "Slithereens" Inferno crossover. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 48. Amid the rage of Inferno, Peter and Mary Jane rush to Queens to check on Aunt May! Fortunately she is okay. But back at Empire State University, Dr. Curt Connors is definitely not okay. In fact he has become the Lethal Lizard again! When Martha Connors and her son Billy stop by the ESU lab to check on Curt's welfare, the Lizard strikes! If the web-slinger can reach campus in time, he may be able to save Martha and Billy! But as far as saving the Lizard...sadly that time has long since past. Cameo appearance by Jonathon Caesar. (Note: The Lizard appears next in the first issue of the Spider-Man (1990) series.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 314 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0042608002

"Down and Out in Forest Hills" Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. In a cold-blooded move from his prison cell, Jonathon Caesar evicts Peter and Mary Jane from their Bedford Towers condo just in time for Christmas! And now the Parkers have to find a new place to live ASAP! One option is to move back in with Aunt May in Forest Hills! However the famous American novelist Thomas Wolfe once said: "You can't go back home again." Where will the Amazing Spider-Man and his wife decide to live? A heartwarming story. Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Kristy Watson, and Flash Thompson. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from Topps comics publisher Charles Novinskie.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 315 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4341137005

"A Matter of Life and Debt!" Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Life is full of challenges and on this day Peter Parker and his web-spinning alter-ego face three! The first, Hydro-Man attempts a payday robbery! But the Spectacular Spider-Man stops the heist! The second, Nathan Lubensky steals money from Aunt May to pay his gambling debts! However Peter quickly shuts down his operation! And the fateful third...Venom escapes from the Vault! Wow, this challenge will be more difficult and more deadly starting next issue! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Kristy Watson. (Notes: Venom previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man 300.) Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 315 VF+ 8.5

"A Matter of Life and Debt!" Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Life is full of challenges and on this day Peter Parker and his web-spinning alter-ego face three! The first, Hydro-Man attempts a payday robbery! But the Spectacular Spider-Man stops the heist! The second, Nathan Lubensky steals money from Aunt May to pay his gambling debts! However Peter quickly shuts down his operation! And the fateful third...Venom escapes from the Vault! Wow, this challenge will be more difficult and more deadly starting next issue! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Kristy Watson. (Notes: Venom previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man 300.) Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 317 FN+ 6.5

"The Sand and the Fury!" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. After fleeing from Venom last issue, the web-slinger returns to the sanctuary of Aunt May's home in Queens! Peter and Mary Jane have only been living there for a few days and haven't had any visitors. But suddenly their first one knocks on the door: Venom! What?! Is the crazed villain going to slay Aunt May and her elderly boarders? No, the savage psychopath just stopped by to issue a challenge to her wall-crawling nephew! Meet in the morning at Montauk Point off Long Island Sound for a duel to the death! Wow, does the web-slinger have a chance vs. the overpowering Venom? The situation does not look good for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. Cameo appearance by the Thing (aka Ben Grimm). (Notes: Venom appears next in the Avengers' graphic novel: Death Trap The Vault. Venom returns to torment the web-slinger again in Amazing Spider-Man 332 & 333.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 318 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back; Minor side/edge crack(s); Plastic debris between case and inner well

Label #4165816001

"Sting Your Partner!" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. With new armament from Justin Hammer, the sinister Scorpion is back in business! But before Mac Gargan can resume his personal agenda, he has to do a job for Mr. Hammer! Fortunately it's a fairly simple one: kidnap an army general from the Brooklyn National Guard Armory and hand him over to Hammer Industries! However both Lance Bannon and the wondrous wall-crawler are also at the armory taking pictures for the Daily Bugle! When the Scorpion hears the name of the hated J. Jonah Jameson, he decides to go off-script! And he will regret that decision...post-haste! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, and the Chameleon. (Note: The Scorpion previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man Annual 18.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 319 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) inner well

Label #4320648006

"The Scorpion's Tail of Woe!" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. The Scorpion has a problem...and it's not the Amazing Spider-Man! The pointy-tailed villain double-crossed Justin Hammer last issue! And now the repercussions are on the way courtesy of Blacklash and the Rhino! Near the site of the World's Fair in Flushing Meadows, Hammer's newest mercenaries catch up with Spidey and the Scorpion! And the multi-faceted free-for-all begins! How many bad guys will the web-slinger have to beat? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, and Liz Osborn. (Note: The Amazing Spider-Man title was published bi-monthly for the next 8 issues.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 325 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4341137006

"Finale in Red!" The Assassin Nation Plot Part 6 of 6. Guest-starring Captain America and Silver Sable. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. As depicted on the dynamic cover, the Red Skull stands revealed as the architect of the Assassin Nation Plot! And in the bowels of the National Archives in our nation's capital, the Amazing Spider-Man comes face-to-face with the former top terror operative of the Third Reich! Wow! The sinister skull wants to burn the U.S. Constitution and the Declaration of Independence! But America's favorite web-slinger can't let that happen! Will the wondrous wall-crawler come through for the red, white, and blue? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Ultimatum, the Resistants, and the Watchdogs. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 325 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #3952405005

"Finale in Red!" The Assassin Nation Plot Part 6 of 6. Guest-starring Captain America and Silver Sable. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. As depicted on the dynamic cover, the Red Skull stands revealed as the architect of the Assassin Nation Plot! And in the bowels of the National Archives in our nation's capital, the Amazing Spider-Man comes face-to-face with the former top terror operative of the Third Reich! Wow! The sinister skull wants to burn the U.S. Constitution and the Declaration of Independence! But America's favorite web-slinger can't let that happen! Will the wondrous wall-crawler come through for the red, white, and blue? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Ultimatum, the Resistants, and the Watchdogs. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

American Splendor (1976 Harvey Pekar) 14 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by Joe Zabel, inks by Gary Dumm. Lost And Found, script by Harvey Pekar, pencils by Joe Zabel, inks by Gary Dumm; Harvey is called from work as his wife is locked out of the house. Later on he can't find the Italo Svevo novel he's been reading, but does find a wallet. Passport To Pimlico, script by Harvey Pekar, pencils by Joe Zabel and Greg Budgett (insert art), inks by Joe Zabel and Gary Dumm (insert art); A guy Harvey knows turns up for treatment in the hospital where he works. Pre-Dawn Ride, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Gary Dumm and Linda Darnell Dumm (assists); Harvey gets up early to drive to the airport. The Grand Finale, script by Harvey Pekar, art by William Fogg; Harvey goes back on David Letterman's show and talks politics. 60 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

Avengers West Coast (1985) 45 CBCS 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2215763-069

Vision Quest Part 4 of 4. "New Faces" Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by John Byrne. The Vision has been reassembled thanks to the brilliance and hard work of Hank Pym. But complications remain. First, the Vision's appearance has changed due to the trauma his bio-synthetic skin suffered during his disassembly. And second, while Hank has restored the Vision's memories, he can't recreate the emotional attachment to them. For that the brain patterns of Simon Williams are needed. But when Wanda finds Simon and asks him to cooperate, he refuses. Then Wonder Man faces the wrath of the Scarlet Witch! Wow, the West Coast Avengers are approaching rock bottom. And the recent addition of the U.S. Agent is not helping. (Notes: The cover to this issue is an homage to John Buscema and George Klein's classic cover to Avengers (1st series) #57 -- the first appearance of the silver age Vision. The white Vision debuted in the MCU in the final episode of the WandaVision Disney+ series. The Vision Quest storyline was a distressing read for long-time fans of the Avengers. Several years later during the Gatherers saga, the Vision regains his red-hued body. [See Avengers 360.] The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 306,775; average paid circulation 178,125.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 428 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4183735002

1st printing. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 3 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Death of Sheila Haywood; Burial of Sheila Haywood and Jason Todd; The Joker becomes the Iranian Ambassador to the U.N. Results of Phone Poll as to whether Robin dies this issue or not. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 429N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4337508007

First printing. Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 4 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Batman and Superman talk to CIA agent Ralph Bundy about the Joker's diplomatic status; The agent tries to get Batman to leave the Joker alone; Batman goes to the Joker's hotel room; The Joker confirms that he killed Jason; The Joker pulls a gun, but Batman is already gone; At the UN the Joker tries to poison the audience; Fortunately, Superman sucks up all the poison and flies out of the room to release it; The Joker activates bombs; Batman pursues him. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Crow (1989 Caliber) 1-1ST FN+ 6.5 1st Printing

1st Printing dated February 1989. Book One: Pain. Story, art and cover by James OBarr. The first Crow miniseries, and the characters second appearance (after Caliber Presents #1). Murdered by thugs, Eric Draven is resurrected as The Crow, a deathless spirit of vengeance. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $1.95.

Dark Horse Presents (1986) 36A CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4294615011

Cover by Chris Warner. The most eagerly-awaited storyline begins in this month's issue of Dark Horse Presents! They are the galaxy's most deadly alien races; now, the time has come for them to meet at last! It's the Aliens and Predator together in one story! The confrontation of the century brought to you by Randy Stradley and film designer (The Abyss and Robocop II) Phillip Norwood! The story will then continue in a full-color miniseries coming out next month! Also, Paul Guinan and Anina Bennet continue the story of The Heartbreakers--beautiful and deadly clones! Plus, the further "sword and sorcery" adventures of Delia and Celia by Gary Davis! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 609 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-22C9DCE-022

Batman finally learns the identity of Anarky...but that knowledge doesn't enable him to stop Anarky's campaign to destroy Gotham City. Part 2 of 2, continued from last issue. Written by Alan Grant, with art by Norm Breyfogle and Steve Mitchell. Cover by Breyfogle. Cover price $1.00.

DuckTales (1988 Gladstone) 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-2636C18-005

Comic book version of the Disney adventure cartoon series which originally aired from the late 1980s to the early 1990s and featured Scrooge McDuck, Huey, Dewey, Louie, Webby, Launchpad and others. In this issue, Huey, Louie and Dewey make a fake treasure map to lead Uncle Scrooge to a magical spring in the Duckburg Mountains in "The Fountain of Laughs," an adaptation of one of the Duck Tales TV series episodes. Script by Frank Ridgeway & Byron Erickson and art by the Jamie Diaz Studios. Issue also has a reprint of the Uncle Scrooge classic tale "Two-Way Luck" with script and art by Carl Barks, part 2 of a Duck Tales episode guide, "Seeing the Blight" with script and art by William Van Horn and a one-page Uncle Scrooge gag strip. Cover price $0.95.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 82 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4328907021

In "Weeding Out," three new recruits survive the ordeal of basic training, G.I. Joe style, and are sent on their first mission before they have barely had time to catch their breath. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Zap; Roadblock; Grand-Slam; Cover Girl; Steeler; Lightfoot (1st); Repeater (1st); Budo (1st); VILLAINS: Cobra Soldiers. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Marshall Rogers, Don Hudson and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

Hellraiser (1989) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4137633004

Cover by John Bolton. Foreword by D.G. Chichester. Introduction by Clive Barker. All-new chilling tales that take you behind the horror that began in Clive Barker's darkly malevolent films - tales of terror the movies don't dare unleash! Includes: "The Canons of Pain!" Written by Erik Saltzaber. Art by John Bolton. "Dead Man's Hand!" Written by Sholly Fisch. Art by Dan Spiegle. "The Warm Red!" Written by Jan Strnad. Art by Berni Wrightson. And, "Dance of the Fetus!" Story and art by Ted McKeever. Featuring 2 pin-ups by Kent Williams. 64 pages, FC. Cover price $4.95.

Out of This World (1989) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4335412001

Nifty sci-fi reprints from the 1950s. Cover by Bruce Timm. From Strange Worlds (1950 Avon) #9: "Ransom -- One Million Decimars," art by Everett Kinstler; "World of the Monster Brain," and "Radium Monsters," art by Michael Becker? From Strange Worlds (1950 Avon) #6: Kenton of the Star Patrol in "Monster Men of Space," art by Kinstler and "The Man Who Owned the Earth," art by John Rosenberger; from Tomb of Terror (1952) #6: "The Survivors," art by Joe Certa; and "Ten Thousand Years Old," art by Ross Andru, which originally appeared in Weird Tales of the Future #1. B&W, standard paper stock. Cover price $3.50.

Punisher (1987 2nd Series) 16 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3961480005

Story by Mike Baron. Art by Whilce Portacio and Scott Williams. Mr. Kliegg bushwhacks Frank and Reese, murders the young recruit, and gets the drop on Castle. But, he soon learns the rest of Punisher's squad can deal out death as well and with deadly precision. The Punisher unit robs the Kingpin to obtain funds to finance their war on crime. However, Wilson Fisk is not so eager to let his money go, nor allow Frank and his groupies to live another day. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Punisher War Journal (1988 1st Series) 6 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4335152010

Cover art by Jim Lee. On the Track of Unknown Animals, script by Carl Potts, pencils by Carl Potts and Jim Lee, inks by Jim Lee; at Microchip's behest, Punisher goes to Africa as part of a dinosaur hunting expedition; Punisher battles Wolverine in the African jungle. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Real Ghostbusters (1988 Now) 10 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4292891003

The Father-Thing Trilogy Part Two: The Empire of the Son. Story by James Van Hise. Art by John Tobias. Cover by Ken Steacy. The official comic adaptation of the popular 1980s cartoon series, inspired in turn by the hit movies. New York is taken over by Astorath, and the Ghostbusters try to exploit his weakness to nuclear energy, but Astorath turns the tables on them with two atom bombs. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #3923094025

52-page giant. 1st app of Morpheus, the Modern Age Sandman. Sleep of the Just [Master of Dreams Part 1], script by Neil Gaiman, art by Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg; Roderick Burgess, seeking to trap Death, snares her brother Dream instead; After many years of captivity, Morpheus is released and takes his revenge. Wesley Dodds (Golden Age Sandman) cameo appearance. (See also Books of Magic, Vertigo Jam, and Vertigo Preview)Catwoman ad, art by Michael Bair. 52 pgs., full color. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 1 VF+ 8.5

52-page giant. 1st app of Morpheus, the Modern Age Sandman. Sleep of the Just [Master of Dreams Part 1], script by Neil Gaiman, art by Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg; Roderick Burgess, seeking to trap Death, snares her brother Dream instead; After many years of captivity, Morpheus is released and takes his revenge. Wesley Dodds (Golden Age Sandman) cameo appearance. (See also Books of Magic, Vertigo Jam, and Vertigo Preview)Catwoman ad, art by Michael Bair. 52 pgs., full color. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3985319015

52-page giant. 1st app of Morpheus, the Modern Age Sandman. Sleep of the Just [Master of Dreams Part 1], script by Neil Gaiman, art by Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg; Roderick Burgess, seeking to trap Death, snares her brother Dream instead; After many years of captivity, Morpheus is released and takes his revenge. Wesley Dodds (Golden Age Sandman) cameo appearance. (See also Books of Magic, Vertigo Jam, and Vertigo Preview)Catwoman ad, art by Michael Bair. 52 pgs., full color. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 1 VG/FN 5.0

52-page giant. 1st app of Morpheus, the Modern Age Sandman. Sleep of the Just [Master of Dreams Part 1], script by Neil Gaiman, art by Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg; Roderick Burgess, seeking to trap Death, snares her brother Dream instead; After many years of captivity, Morpheus is released and takes his revenge. Wesley Dodds (Golden Age Sandman) cameo appearance. (See also Books of Magic, Vertigo Jam, and Vertigo Preview)Catwoman ad, art by Michael Bair. 52 pgs., full color. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 2 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4003350002

Cover by Dave McKean. Imperfect Hosts [Master of Dreams Part 2], script by Neil Gaiman, art by Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg; Morpheus, King of Dreams, gets reacquainted with his home realm of The Dreaming and the colorful characters who populate it--including Cain, Abel and Lucien, the librarian; He also discovers how much his absence has affected the universe in the time since he was imprisoned. Superman ad, art by Kerry Gammill. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 3 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) inner well

Label #4003350003

In order to regain his lost kingdom, the Sandman must first recover his lost mystical objects, a quest that will require the aid of a reluctant John Constantine. Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 4 VF+ 8.5

The Sandman journeys into the depths of hell to battle a demon for possession of his stolen mystical helmet. Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 5 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4045679002

The Sandman enters the dreams of Mister Miracle in an effort to recover his stolen ruby...the same ruby Dr. Destiny seeks. Guest-starring the Martian Manhunter. Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Sam Kieth and Malcolm Jones III. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 6 VF+ 8.5

Sandman lies helpless, unable to stop Dr. Destiny as he unleashes nightmares and madness upon the world. Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Mike Dringenberg and Malcolm Jones III. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 6 FN+ 6.5

Sandman lies helpless, unable to stop Dr. Destiny as he unleashes nightmares and madness upon the world. Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Mike Dringenberg and Malcolm Jones III. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 7 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #3964320006

Cover by Dave McKean. Sound and Fury [Master of Dreams Part 7], script by Neil Gaiman, art by Mike Dringenberg and Malcolm Jones III; Morpheus finally faces off with Dr. Destiny for the final piece of the Dream Kings objects of power--the Dreamstone!; Warring across the landscape of The Dreaming, the two beings wage psychological war with the fate of the universe hanging in the balance! Batman Year Three ad. Hawkworld ad, art by Timothy Truman. Art of Walt Simonson ad. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 8A CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4041824005

Neil Gaiman script and Dringenberg art. Standard edition that includes a 'publishorial' by DC editor Jeanette Kahn. First appearance of Death. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 8A FN/VF 7.0

Neil Gaiman script and Dringenberg art. Standard edition that includes a 'publishorial' by DC editor Jeanette Kahn. First appearance of Death. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Sensational She-Hulk (1989) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4104322003

Cover art by John Byrne. Second Chance, script and pencils by John Byrne, inks by Bob Wiacek; the Headmen hire the Circus of Crime to test She-Hulk's abilities. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 21 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4330859010

"You Say you want...Obliteration!" Story by Marshall Rogers and Michael Higgins. Art by Marshall Rogers and Dave Cockrum. The Obliterator is an Elder of the Universe, a group of powerful and ancient cosmic beings who pursue a single purpose in life that keeps them alive through the eons. But, after a recent confrontation with the Silver Surfer, the Obliterator's purpose in life had been taken away. For this transgression, he will annihilate Norrin Radd's homeworld, Zenn-La. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 25 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4330859014

Special Giant-Sized Issue. Kree/Skrull war. "Back to Black...?" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Ron Lim and Joe Rubinstein. The Kree and Skrull Empires renew their war that has gone on for countless generations, and the Silver Surfer is caught in the middle of all the schemes and double-dealings. 48 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 158D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4294833021

Direct Edition. Acts of Vengeance crossover. 1st cosmic powered Spider-Man. "The Paste and the Power!" Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Sal Buscema. At the Empire State University physics laboratory, Peter Parker agrees to help Professor Lubisch with an experiment involving extra-dimensional energy transfer. According to the good professor, the experiment is harmless and nothing unexpected will happen. However, the energy transfer overloads the apparatus and flows incredible power into the Amazing Spider-Man! The web-slinger uses his new cosmic power to easily dispatch the Trapster, who had attacked him earlier in the day. Story continues in Web of Spider-Man 59. Cameo appearances by Doctor Doom, Kingpin, Magneto, and the Wizard. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 24 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4339657022

Down to the River. A mutated leech attacks Raphael and devolves him into an ordinary turtle. Story, art and cover by Rick Veitch of Swamp Thing fame. Black and white; 40 pages. Cover price $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures (1989) Reprints 1A CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label Error: Wrong printing identified by CBCS.

Label #19-333FF97-019

2nd printing. Direct Edition. Cover by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. Return of the Shredder (Part 1), art by Dave Garcia; a pair of bad guys rob the grocery store where Leo and Mikey are shopping in disguise; April reports on the robbery once Leo and Mikey have vanished. The Teen-agers of Tomorrow Need Quality Child Care Today public service announcement with Archie, art by Dan DeCarlo and Jim DeCarlo. Advertisement for TMNT action figures and accessories from Playmates Toys, Inc. 36 pgs., full color. $1.25. Cover price $1.00.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 412 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4037734016

Cover pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Joe Sinnott. Acts of Vengeance crossover. First full appearance of the New Warriors in "Introducing the New Warriors," script by Ron Frenz (Co-plot) and Tom DeFalco, pencils by Ron Frenz (layouts), inks by Joe Sinnott (finished art); With Thor down for the count, the New Warriors arrive and battle the Juggernaut; Thor recovers his strength and joins the fray as he and the kids are finally able to banish Juggy to another dimension. Beta Ray Bill back-up, "Freedom Is Only A Choice Away," script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Ron Lim, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Bill has been trapped and is being used to help power a spaceship that feeds off of psychic energy; When the people of his race are threatened, however, he breaks free and faces Captain Orack. 36 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.