Auctions: comic books 1994-1996

Preacher (1995) 8 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #1291692008

Painted cover by Glenn Fabry. All In The Family, script by Garth Ennis, art by Steve Dillon; Jesse's past catches up with him while Jesse and Tulip try to come to terms with Tulip's past. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Preacher (1995) 12U CGC 9.4 Not Polybagged

Paper: White

Label #1291692013

Comic only, Not polybagged. Painted cover by Glenn Fabry. Until The End Of The World, script by Garth Ennis, art by Steve Dillon; a re-powered Jesse aims to defeat his grandmother and her evil household. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Prophet (1993 1st Series) 4A CGC 9.8 SS Dan Panosian Winn Platt Art And

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Signed by Dan Panosian on 6/25/21. Minor front/back scuff(s).

Label #2679503025

Cover art by Dan Panosian. Untitled story, script by Rob Liefeld, pencils by Anthony Winn (breakdowns) and Dan Panosian (finishes), inks by Dan Panosian; Prophet and Kirby are brought to Ragnarok where Philip Omen plans on using them to kick-start his new Disciple program. Prophet pinup by Les White. Prophet pinup by Hoang Nguyen. Black & White Part 3, script by Art Thibert and Pamela Thibert, art by Art Thibert; Continued from Team Youngblood #6; Continued in Team Youngblood #7. 1 of 9 puzzle posters that can be formed using the back covers of all the issues that the Black & White story appeared in. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Punisher Batman Deadly Knights (1994) 1 CGC 9.6 SS Romita Jr.

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) inner well; Minor side/edge crack(s)

Signed by John Romita Jr. on 07/25/2020.

Label #2579742004

The Punisher in Gotham! Jigsaw teams up with the Joker! And Batman wants to take them all down! Appearances by Commissioner Gordon, Micro, Robin, Alfred. Script by Chuck Dixon, art & cover by John Romita, Jr. & Klaus Janson. Cover price $4.95.

Rogan Gosh (1994) 0 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-25CD08B-001

Slip the bounds of Reality; let fall the veils of Illusion; see the Truth and enter the world of ROGAN GOSH. Be prepared for the experience of a lifetime as one of the most dazzlingly original comics ever published makes its North American debut. ROGAN GOSH is a psychedelic adventure through Rudyard Kipling's opium dreams, past modern-day London, and into a futuristic India where an extraordinary creature called Rogan Gosh awaits. It's a story that combines Hindu mysticism with science fiction, and spiritual enlightenment with lavishly written Indian restaurant menus. Originally published as a serial in the British anthology 'Revolver,' ROGAN GOSH features a story by Brendan McCarthy and Peter Milligan. McCarthy also provides the lavish illustrations, scripted by Milligan. With a foreword by McCarthy and an afterword by Milligan, along with never-seen character sketches, this 56-page one-shot will mesmerize any reader looking for a comic-book experience beyond the norm. Painted cover by McCarthy. Suggested for Mature Readers. Contains strong language. Prestige Format. Cover price $6.95.

Scud The Disposable Assassin (1994 Fireman/Image) 1-1ST CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4172135003

Scud The Disposable Assassin (1994 Fireman/Image) 2 VF- 7.5

Signed by creator Rob Schrab. No certification is included.

Seaquest (1994) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Label #19-2AD1FA5-050

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Howard Chaykin cover art Cover price $2.25.

Shadowhawk (1992 1st Series) 0 NM 9.4

Signed by writer/artist Rob Liefeld. No certification is included.

Rob Liefeld art. Cover price $1.95.

Shadowman (1992 1st Series) 0A CBCS 9.6 SS Bob Layton Hall Chromium

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Bob Layton. Chromium Edition.

Label #22-0668043-012

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Chromium cover. At last, learn the true origins of Shadowman and the real story behind how Jack Boniface became the avenger of the night. This action-packed special introduces us to a Shadowman from the past, and reveals Nettie's true relationship with Shadowman. "Shadowmen" is written by Bob Hall, with art and cover by Bob Hall and Tom Ryder. Cover price $3.50.

Shaiana (1995) 1 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case; Scuffing to inner well of case

Label #19-2B0472B-040

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Story by Billy Lim-It and Eric Duen. Art and cover by Jay Anacleto. A female warrior gains a staff of power and sets out to defeat a cosmic menace. Shaiana escapes a prison planet with the aid of Tolmeks staff, and sets out to stop Aster from his plans of galactic enslavement and destruction. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $3.75.

Shi Cyblade The Battle for Independents (1995) 1A CBCS 9.8 Tucci

Paper: White

Label #19-2AC2DFF-028

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Tucci cover Starring Shi, Cyblade, Cerebus, Fone Bone, Mr. Spook, The Atomik Angels, and Gabriel plus a huge collection of independent publisher characters make cameos: Archangels, Ash, Bianca, Cascade (of Sovereign Seven), Catharsis, Crackbabies (from Schizo), Dark Prophet (from The Circle Unleashed), Eudeamon, Ginny (of Stray Bullets), Glory, Grifter, Hellboy, Hellshock, Hilly rose, Johnny Blowtorch, Johnny the Homicidal Maniac, Kabuki, Kid Death, Lethargic Lad, Lorelei, Man Myth (from Funnytime Features), Milk & Cheese, Nightstalker (from Troubleshooters), Katchoo (from Strangers in Paradise), Madman, Megaton Man (from Bizarre Heroes), Shar-pei (from Dogs of War), Samaritan (from Astro City), Scud: The Disposable Assassin, Seth (from A Distant Soil), Shadow Slasher, Shaolin Tiger, Snap the Punk Turtle, THB and HR Watson, The Tick, Tyrant, Ultimate Warrior, Usagi Yojimbo, Wolff & Byrd, and Ying Peng (from Taoland) ... and is that Spider-Man on page 18?!? Cover price $2.95.

Shi Senryaku (1995) 1A CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2B0472B-042

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Cover variant edition with title logo on cover. Cover price $2.95.

Shi vs. Tomoe (1996) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Label #19-2B0472B-041

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Chromium cover Cover price $3.95.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 89 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-090

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Story by Ron Marz. Art by Colleen Doran and Tom Christopher. Cover by Ron Lim and Keith Aiken. Two of the Silver Surfer's allies are at each other's throats and the Former Herald of Galactus is caught in the middle. Plus witness the return of one of the most requested heroes in the Marvel Universe. 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 90 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-092

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"The Lesson!" Guest-starring Legacy (Captain Marvel III). Story by Ron Marz. Art by Bill Marimon and Tom Christopher. The son of Captain Marvel, Legacy, has returned to plague the Silver Surfer. Can the Sentinel of the Spaceways curb the young hero's enthusiasm without seriously hurting him? That'll be a tall order considering the power Legacy possesses. Cover price $1.25.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 91 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-093

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"Princess of Zenn-La!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Get ready for the most unusual Silver Surfer adventure of all time. In an adventure of the mind, Norrin Radd must rescue the beautiful Princess of Zenn-La. Meanwhile, the dragon-winged woman-warrior known as Avatar decides the time is right to seek revenge on a helpless Silver Surfer in the real world. Cover price $1.25.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 92 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-094

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"Warlords of Zenn-La!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. In an adventure of the mind Norrin Radd seeks to rescue the Princess of Zenn-La from a malevolent warlord. Meanwhile, in the real world, the former Herald's life is in jeopardy when an enemy from the past decides the time is right to attack. Cover price $1.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 93 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-47253CB-095

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Down to Earth: Part 1 of 4. Guest-starring the Fantastic Four. Spider-Man, Captain America, Black Widow, and J. Jonah Jameson cameos. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Bart Sears and Tom Grindberg. For the wedding of Rick Jones, the Silver Surfer returns to Earth (see Incredible Hulk (Vol. 1) #418). He also takes this opportunity to visit some friends. The Fantastic Four have long been considered among the Silver Surfer's closest friends and allies. So why is the Human Torch attacking the former Herald of Galactus? The answer will surprise you. Cover price $1.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 94 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-096

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Down to Earth: Part 2 of 4. Guest-starring the Fantastic Four and Adam Warlock and the Infinity Watch. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Tom Grindberg, Ray Kryssing, and Randy Elliott. The Silver Surfer's return to Earth continues as he and the Fantastic Four pay a visit to Monster Island. Yeah that will go well. The Mole Man always greets uninvited guest with open arms. Not! Cover price $1.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 95 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-097

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Down to Earth. Part 3 of 4. Guest-starring the Fantastic Four (Thing, Human Torch, and Ant Man). Story by Ron Marz. Art by Scot Eaton and Mike Barrieiro. The Silver Surfer and his allies take on the same cadre of alien Skrulls from Fantastic Four #347-349 and the virtually indestructible Inorganic Technotroid. Plus, a surprise cameo on the last page that just ruins Ben Grimm's day. 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 100D CBCS 9.4 Phillips Variant

Paper: White

Collector's Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-003

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Temptation. Part 4 of 4. Giant-Sized 100th Issue Anniversary. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Joe Phillips, Tom Grindberg, Tom Christopher, Don Hudson, and Bob Almond. The worse possible thing has happened. The Silver Surfer's soul is in the possession of one of his oldest and deadliest enemies. Norrin Radd will have to go to hell and back and face the devil himself. Can the Surfer regain that which was taken from him, or will Mephisto finally have the last laugh? 48 pages. Cover price $3.95.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 100WATCH CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Marvel Watch Variant.

Label #4416265017

Marvel Watch variant. Temptation. Part 4 of 4. Giant-Sized 100th Issue Anniversary. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Joe Phillips, Tom Grindberg, Tom Christopher, Don Hudson, and Bob Almond. The worse possible thing has happened. The Silver Surfer's soul is in the possession of one of his oldest and deadliest enemies. Norrin Radd will have to go to hell and back and face the devil himself. Can the Surfer regain that which was taken from him, or will Mephisto finally have the last laugh? 48 pages. Cover price $3.95.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 101 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D90B3E-001

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"The Heart is the Loneliest Place to Be!" Fantastic Four and Galactus cameos. Story by Ron Marz, Mike Friedman, and Mike Lackey. Art by Tom Grindberg and Bill Anderson. The Silver Surfer returns to his homeworld Zenn-La. However, he soon discovers things are not as they once were. Norrin Radd, meet Fennan Radd your brother and husband to Shalla Bal. 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 103 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D90B3E-003

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"Survivors!" Story by Glenn Greenberg. Art by Tom Morgan and Steve Mitchell. For many years as the Herald of Galactus, if the Silver Surfer soared over head it meant your world would soon die. Now, survivors of these dead worlds have come seeking vengeance on the one they hold responsible. But, the Silver Surfer no longer serves the Devourer of Worlds. 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 105 CBCS 5.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D90B3E-005

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"Fatal Errors!" Guest-starring the Super Skrull. Legacy (Captain Marvel III) cameo. Story by Mike Lackey. Art by Tom Grindberg and Bill Anderson. The Super Skrull battles his once ally the Silver Surfer who is sinking further and further into madness. 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 106 CBCS 6.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #23-18DCEC4-006

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"Crowd Control!" Guest-starring Galactus. Legacy (Captain Marvel III) cameo. Story by Mike Lackey. Art by Tom Grindberg and Bill Anderson. As Galactus prepares for his inevitable confrontation with Tyrant, the Silver Surfer may have finally lost his mind completely. Will the Sentinel of the Spaceways actually deal with the nefarious Doctor Doom? 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 107 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D90B3E-007

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Guest-starring Doctor Doom and Galactus. Legacy (Captain Marvel III) cameo. Story by Mike Lackey. Art by Tom Grindberg and Bill Anderson. The unthinkable has occurred. The Silver Surfer has struck a bargain with the arch fiend Doctor Doom that may change his life forever. 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 117 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D90B3E-017

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"Make the World go Away!" Story by George Perez. Art by Scot Eaton and Don Hudson. The Silver Surfer failed to defeat the Blackbody. Can twelve Sky Riders succeed where one has failed? Don't bet on it. Cover price $1.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 122 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D90B3E-022

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"It's the End of the World as We Know It!" Guest-starring Legacy (Captain Marvel III). Beta Ray Bill and Quasar cameos. Story by George Perez. Art by Scot Eaton and Don Hudson. The Silver Surfer has returned to his own universe and ventures home, but things are not as he left them. The son of Captain Marvel fights feverishly to save Zenn-La from destruction, but the Surfer impedes his progress. Why? The answer will shock long time fans of the silvery Sky Rider. Cover price $1.50.

Sin City A Dame to Kill For (1993) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-3246A82-020

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Story and art by Frank Miller. In Sin City, love means never going to the police. The second issue of the most anticipated series of the year brings Dwight face to face with the woman from his past -- Ava -- and her bodyguard, Manute. Ava has secrets. Secrets about her husband... and his indulgences. Manute is just plain trouble. Join Frank Miller for Sin City: A Dame to Kill For #2, a visit to the real Sin City... where tourists don't go after dark. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Sin City A Dame to Kill For (1993) 3 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-3246A82-021

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Story and art by Frank Miller. In Sin City, trust is a four-letter word. In spite of himself, Dwight finds himself in love with Ava all over again. There's only one problem... her husband. A man who has promised to kill her. In order to rescue Ava, Dwight must first get past the most dangerous chauffeur in the world, Manute. But, when you're friends with Marv, it's amazing how much help you can get for buying the beer. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Sin City A Dame to Kill For (1993) 4 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Label #21-3246A82-022

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Story and art by Frank Miller. In Sin City, a good friend knows how to take a bullet. And a good friend is just what Dwight's going to need. Ava's husband is dead, and Dwight did it... for love. Now he's on the run. But it's going to take more than love to keep Dwight away from the police and a killer who wants his life. Sin City: A Dame to Kill For continues Frank Miller's tour through the underbelly of the city where black and white is a way of life. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Sin City A Dame to Kill For (1993) 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-3246A82-023

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Story and art by Frank Miller. In Sin City, no good deed goes unpunished or double-cross unavenged. Her husband murdered, Ava is the richest woman in Sin City. But, being rich isn't always what it's cracked up to be... especially when someone wants vengeance. Vengeance from beyond the grave. Join Frank Miller for the penultimate chapter of the year's most exciting series! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Sin City A Dame to Kill For (1993) 6 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-3246A82-024

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Story and art by Frank Miller. In Sin City, there's only one thing that money can't buy -- a second chance. Ava's in trouble and Dwight seems to be the cause. But, what does she have to fear from Dwight? He's dead... just ask him. Can a cop named Mort and Manute, the world's toughest chauffeur, keep Ava from being the richest dead woman in Sin City? Don't miss Frank Miller's conclusion to the most exciting new series of the year! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Sludge (1993) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2AFFCAF-022

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Cover pencils by Aaron Lopresti, inks by Gary Martin. "Cold Blood," script and pencils by Aaron Lopresti, inks by Gary Martin; A child is found in the bushes covered in his brother's blood; The child claims he had come across a monster in the sewers. A reporter decides to investigate; Sludge has a dream of his wife and wakes to find a shredded parka and decides to investigate; The path leading him straight to the other monster of the sewers leads to a showdown of strength. Sludge illustration by Frank Gomez. Mantra origin, script by Mike W. Barr, pencils by Chris Sprouse, inks by Karl Kesel. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Sludge (1993) 5 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Label #19-2AFFCAF-023

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Cover pencils by Aaron Lopresti, inks by Gary Martin. "Creatures of the Night," script by Aaron Lopresti and Chris Ulm (script assist), pencils by Aaron Lopresti, inks by Gary Martin; There is another creature of the night other than Sludge; As Sludge tries to investigate, he is captured by a man obsessed with finding a cure to his illness; The creature of the night (formerly a man known as Don Johanssen) interrupts the "party" seeking revenge against the man that captured Sludge; Inevitably a fight between the creature and Sludge takes place. The Ultrafiles article, script by Chris Ulm, art by Patrick Owsley. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Solitaire (1993) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFFCAF-028

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"Curse of the Monkey Woman" - Written by Gerard Jones. Art by Patrick Rolo and Bobby Rae. Cover by Jeff Johnson and Barbara Kaalberg. Young women are disappearing into a strange cult, victims of the Monkey Woman, America's most powerful voodoo queen. Solitaire learns she's using her power to profit from murderous schemes in which one of Solitaire's old acquaintances is involved. Plus, more revelations of the mysterious past of Solitaire! Also: 2-page The Night Man origin illustrated by Kevin Maguire! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Solitaire (1993) 4 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFFCAF-029

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"Bad Monkey" - Written by Gerard Jones. Art and Cover by Jeff Johnson and Barbara Kaalberg. Revealed at last: the origin of Solitaire! And a bizarre twist in Solitaire's battle with his father's forces, as his final showdown with the Monkey Woman and her army of Simian assassins leads to a shocking revelation about his father's voodoo connections! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Solution (1994) 0 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case; Debris trapped between case and inner well

Label #19-2AFFCAF-030

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Written by James D. Hudnall. Art and Cover by Darick Robertson and Barbara Kaalberg. The Solution goes to a safe house for training, but three Darkurian commandos find them! 32 pages, full color.

Solution (1994) 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Debris trapped between case and inner well

Label #19-2AFFCAF-036

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"It's a Hard World" - Written by James Hudnall. Art by Alan Jacobsen and Larry Welch. Cover by Tim Divar and Larry Welch. DropKick goes solo with his first case, more deadly than anything faced by The Solution! Can DropKick save a child's life as his former masters, the inscrutable, all powerful Monks of the Trine, shadow his every move? Plus: 2-page The Strangers origin illustrated by Adam Hughes! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Solution (1994) 6 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Label #19-2AFFCAF-037

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"Payback: Part One" - Written by James D. Hudnall. Art by John Statema, Dennis Jensen and Mark Stegbauer. Cover by Kevin Maguire. Beginning the three part origin of The Solution. Lela Cho inherits a huge electronics firm only to lose it to a criminal organization. She develops a "Solution" to her problem. Be there when it all starts! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Space Above and Beyond (1996) 1 CBCS 9.8

Label #19-2A98398-135

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Cover by Ken Steacy. Out of the Silent Space, script by Roy Thomas, art by Yanick Paquette and Armando Gil; Vesta colony, 2063 AD. They thought they were alone; They were wrong. Earth is preparing to send colonists to the Tellus colony next. Kalen Selina is part of the Tellus group; Nathan West, her boyfriend, was dropped at the last minute, so he joins the military to get into space. This mini-series is an adaptation of the TV series pilot episode. Space: Above and Beyond. The 58th Squadron article; Background on the TV show and the characters. 36 pgs., full color. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Space Above and Beyond The Gauntlet (1996) 1 CBCS 9.8

Label #19-2AC6C05-043

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Cover by Markus Harrison. Running the Gauntlet, script by Roy Thomas, art by Yanick Paquette and Michel Lacombe; The 58th squadron investigates attacks in the Delta Pavonis region, known as 'the Gauntlet'; They are captured by Chigs hiding in an asteroid belt. Lt Esau Harriman, formerly a marine, is aiding the Chigs. Based on the television series. 36 pgs., full color. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Spawn Batman (1994) 1D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) inner well

Label #4096854006

Cover pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Kiko Taganashi. This prestige format one-shot pits the legendary Dark Knight against Todd McFarlane's now classic creation, Spawn! Batman travels to New York City where he finds himself unwittingly manipulated by a twisted humanitarian into a confrontation with the Hellspawn himself! Features pin-ups by Greg Capullo, Todd McFarlane and Frank Miller. 60 pgs., full color. Cover price $3.95.

Species (1995) 1 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #19-347A665-013

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Written by Dennis Feldman. Art by Jon Foster and Brian Kane. Cover by John Bolton. When a governmental research group receives an electronic message from space, the U.S. becomes the first player in intergalactic communications. The second message carries with it an experimental genetic code intended to create the ultimate communications link: a hybrid lifeform utilizing human and alien DNA. The experiment succeeds, and the result is a seemingly normal twelve-year-old girl. But when she starts to change into something more than human, when she appears to be more a threat than a messenger, the U.S. government orders her termination. She quickly learns one of life's little lessons: In a hostile environment, you can adapt... or you can die. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 229A CBCS 9.2 Buscema

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-364AAAA-020

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"No More the Hero!" The Greatest Responsibility Part 3 of 3. Giant-sized extravaganza. Direct Edition. Script by Tom DeFalco. Art by Sal Buscema(breakdowns & finishes) and Bill Sienkiewicz (finishes). Wraparound acetate cover by Sal Buscema and Bill Sienkiewicz. Story continues from Spider-Man63. Its a race against time as Mary Jane has fallen deathly ill due to trace exposure to Peter's irradiated blood! Fortunately though Seward Trainer has an antidote en route to the hospital! But Dr. Octopus (aka Carolyn Trainer) and Master Programmer hijack the shipment! So now with MJ's pregnancy in serious jeopardy, the web-slinger and the Scarlet Spider rampage through the city to find Doc Ock! And once they do, the Spectacular Spider-Man goes for broke against the lady octopus! If the wall-crawler can wrest away the antidote and then save his wife, he'll have a life-changing decision to make about his future as your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man!(Notes: The Scarlet Spider appears next in the first issue of Web of Scarlet Spider (1995). Peter Parker and Mary Jane leave New York and appear next in the one-shot Spider-Man The Parker Years (1995); and then in the Spider-Man The Final Adventure (1995) Limited Series. The Spectacular Spider-Man title was briefly replaced in November 1995 by the Spectacular Scarlet Spider series.) 52 pages. Cover price $3.95.

Spider-Man 2099 (1992 1st Series) 15 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-364AAAA-043

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Cover pencils by Rick Leonardi, inks by Al Williamson. The Rise of the Hammer, script by Peter David, pencils by Rick Leonardi, inks by Al Williamson; ordan Boone is in trouble with Alchemax. But that doesn't matter to Miguel, who is finally reunited with Dana; They go to visit Alchemax's latest project, Valhalla; And meet Thor and Heimdall. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Spider-Man 2099 (1992 1st Series) 17 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-364AAAA-045

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Cover pencils by Rick Leonardi, inks by Al Williamson. Ye Gods, script by Peter David, pencils by Rick Leonardi, inks by Al Williamson; After the Valhalla mess, Miguel is once again drawn to Downtown, where he finds his mother in a crowd worshipping Thor; As Miguel, not Spidey, he tricks Bloodsword, who has Thor's Hammer, to get her safely out. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Spider-Man 2099 (1992 1st Series) 18 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-364AAAA-046

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Cover pencils by Rom Lim. Blown Circuits starring Spider-Man 2099, script by Peter David, pencils by Ron Lim, inks by Greg Adams; Lyla goes nuts and tries to kill Dana; Tyler Stone is nearly killed by his personal assistant, Winston; Gabriel plugs into the 'net and is immediately attacked. School Daze starring Young Miguel O'Hara, script by Peter David, pencils by Chris Batista, inks by Ralph Cabrera; Young Miguel O'Hara is personally escorted to his Alchemax sponsored private school by Tyler Stone. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.