Auctions: comic books 1995-1997, graded by CGC

2099 AD (1995) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4399790001

Acetate cover, pencils by Joe Quesada, inks by Jimmy Palmiotti, colors by Angus McKie. "Everything Is Fair," script by Terry Kavanagh, pencils by Marc Campos, inks by Jimmy Palmiotti; Doom 2099 consults with his Black Cabinet; Lohengrin is confronted by Polymire and Septymbre for an artifact; Hulk 2099 considers using an alien jar to bring Gawain back to life; Doom 2099 recruits Ghost Rider 2099; Spider-Man 2099 is informed of Doom's plans by Punisher 2099; Bloodhawk finds a hidden vault, while Meanstreak and Halloween Jack look for an artifact; Spider-Man, Punisher, X-Men and Ghost Rider come together to stop Septymbre from bringing back Wintre. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $3.95.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 714 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #3708331013

The Joker returns to Metropolis when a sleazy manufacturer creates a toy line based upon the Clown Prince of Crime. Written by David Michelinie, with art by Kieron Dwyer and Denis Rodier. Cover by Dwyer and Rodier. Miraweb Format. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.95.

Angela Special (1995) SPAWN CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Pirate Spawn Cover.

Label #4407731002

Angela Special (retailer incentive), cover 2 of 2. This Pirate Spawn cover was available only to Diamond Comics distributing. Retailers obtained an issue by ordering 25 issues of Spawn (1992) #32 from Diamond.

Animaniacs (1995) 4 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3942055004

When the Warners return to the days of black & white, they find their earlier incarnations dislike anything color including the siblings! Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Animaniacs (1995) 6 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3942055006

Vacationing in ancient Egypt, the Warners mistake Cleopatra's palace for a desert resort and show the Queen and Caesar a thing or two about guest relations. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Azrael Agent of the Bat (1995) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2133927011

Fallen Angel: Part 1 of 7: Some say in Fire... - Written by Dennis O'Neil. Art and Cover by Barry Kitson & James Pascoe. He is a creature of fire and retribution, of violence and bloodlust. He is the angel of justice...and vengeance...and sometimes of death. But perhaps first and foremost, he is a tortured mortal man. Azrael is back. The fallen angel of 'KnightsEnd' returns in the ongoing series, back in his awesome original costume and forced by events he cannot control to resume the war he believed was over. In the wake of 'KnightsEnd,' Jean-Paul Valley -- the man who had been Batman -- has seemingly regained his sanity. Now broken and lost, Valley is still haunted by his disgrace and by nightmarish visions of the true Batman. His torment nearly blinds him to the dangers of the mean streets on which he lives, until circumstances trigger his life-long conditioning, forcing Azrael to the surface. Elsewhere, mysterious forces are swirling with designs on the avenging angel...including the Dark Knight himself! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Batman Adventures (1992 1st Series) 28REP CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4343663023

2nd Printing (Batlogo UPC). "Twelve Days of Madness." Gotham City councilmen are going crazy. Dr. Heimlich attempts to treat the Joker's mental illness. Harley Quinn guest stars in this madcap tale. Based on Batman The Animated Series. Script by Kelley Puckett, pencils by Mike Parobeck, inks by Rick Burchett. Cover by Parobeck. Cover price $1.50.

Batman The Long Halloween (1997) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4404322009

Batman the Long Halloween, a prestige format series by the highly acclaimed and Eisner award-winning team of Jeph Loeb and Time Sale. This thrilling story features some of the most deadly and cunning members of Batman's Rogues gallery and a dramatic retelling of the origin of the tragic villain Two-Face. In this first issue (called "Crime"), Batman and Harvey Dent team up to find evidence against Carmine Falcone. Catwoman and Batman crash Falcone's penthouse. Script by Loeb, art and cover by Sale. Cover price $4.95.

Cyberfrog (1996 1st Series) 1A CGC 9.8 Van Sciver

Paper: White

Label #4401224022

Created, written, and drawn by Ethan Van Sciver (artist for Green Lantern Rebirth, Green Lantern The Sinestro Corps War and Flash Rebirth). Cover price $2.95.

Cyberfrog (1996 1st Series) 1A CGC 9.8 Van Sciver

Paper: White

Label #4401224023

Created, written, and drawn by Ethan Van Sciver (artist for Green Lantern Rebirth, Green Lantern The Sinestro Corps War and Flash Rebirth). Cover price $2.95.

Cyberfrog 3rd Anniversary Special (1997) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4401224021

Created, written, and drawn by Ethan Van Sciver (artist for Green Lantern Rebirth, Green Lantern The Sinestro Corps War and Flash Rebirth). B&W, 24 pages, standard paper stock, cardstock cover. Cover price $2.50.

Cyberfrog Preview Ashcan (1997) 0PREVIEW CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4401224024

Created, written, and drawn by Ethan Van Sciver (artist for Green Lantern Rebirth, Green Lantern The Sinestro Corps War and Flash Rebirth).

Danger Girl Preview (1997) 1AE CGC 9.6

Paper: White

American Entertainment Edition.

Label #4390859017

Danger Girl American Entertainment Exclusive Edition.

Daredevil and Batman (1997 Marvel/DC) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3983300003

Daredevil ends up in Gotham, forms an uneasy alliance with Batman, and goes after Two-Face and Mr Hyde. This is a one-shot DC/Marvel crossover by D.G. Chichester and Scott McDaniel published in 1997. See also Batman Daredevil The King of New York (2000). Cover price $5.99.

Deadpool (1997 1st Series) 4 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Minor front/back scuff(s).

Label #4402527018

Cover pencils by Ed McGuinness, inks by Nathan Massengill. Why Is It to Save Me, I Must Kill You, script by Joe Kelly, pencils by Ed McGuinness, inks by Nathan Massengill and Norman Lee; In order for Killebrew to create a cure for Deadpool's condition, Pool needs to get a sample of blood from the Hulk; The Hulk turns out not to be too fond of this idea and the fight is on; DP is successful, however, and Killebrew injects him with a serum that should restore the merc with a mouth back to a healthy condition. Sketch art for the Daredevil/Deadpool '97 Annual, pencils by Bernard Chang. Cover price $1.99.

Gargoyles (1995 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4375431012

Direct Edition. Cardstock Embossed Cover. Written by Martin Pasko. Art by Amanda Conner and Alberto Saichann. Cover by Joe Madureira and Jimmy Palmiotti. Fiends In High Places; David Xanatos is up to his same tricks as and Demona try to capture the Gargoyles; They do this by setting up the Gargoyles and making them look bad; It is up to Eliza Maza to protect the Gargoyles' reputation but things are made more difficult for her when Goliath won't stay out of it and she has to hide things from her new partner Matt Bluestone. Written In Stone introduction to the characters and creative team, written by Hildy Mesnik, art by Amanda Conner and Alberto Saichann. 36 pages, full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Gargoyles (1995 Marvel) 2 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4368719012

Written by Martin Pasko. Art by Amanda Conner, Alberto Saichann, Jimmy Palmiotti, and Peter Palmiotti. Cover by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti. Always Darkest Before the Dawn; Broadway, Brooklyn and Lexington head into the city to check out the club scene and get involved in a scuffle between Dracon's men and a stooge who is supposed to be selling guns for them; The stooge's girlfriend sees to much and is given to Xanatos' scientists who begin medical experiments on her; The trio of Gargoyles perch on top of a nearby building as the sun is rising but Lexington ends up being sold as a statue to Dracon himself; Unfortunately, one of Dracon's men recognizes him as one of the Gargoyles who interfered in their operations and Dracon prepares to destroy him. 36 pages, full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Gargoyles (1995 Marvel) 3D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4368719013

Direct Edition. Based on Buena Vista's cool cartoon! Broadway makes some new friends; Lexington and Brooklyn run for their lives; and Goliath and Elisa must invade Dracon's penthouse. Written by Martin Pasko. Art by Amanda Conner and Alberto Saichann. Cover by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti. Cover price $1.50.

Gargoyles (1995 Marvel) 3N CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4337632017

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Newsstand Edition. Based on Buena Vista's cool cartoon! Broadway makes some new friends; Lexington and Brooklyn run for their lives; and Goliath and Elisa must invade Dracon's penthouse. Written by Martin Pasko. Art by Amanda Conner and Alberto Saichann. Cover by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti. Cover price $1.50.

Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 1G CGC 9.8 Lopez Lin-Gen-Re Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover G.

Label #3745913004

Lin-Gen-Re cover by Michael Lopez. NOTE: 1st appearance of Gen 13 was in Wildcats Trilogy #1. Cover price $2.95.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 441 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Label #4162998002

Guest-appearances galore. "Hulk Fiction!" Story by Peter David. Art by Angel Medina and Robin Riggs. In the aftermath of last issue's explosive finale, the Hulk is gone. Betty Banner's life with the Hulk has been a tumultuous one at best. She takes a few quiet moments to write her auto biography. 32 pages. Cover price $1.95.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 449 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #2063742002

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Cover by Mike Deodato Jr. It's the first appearance of the Thunderbolts in the aptly-titled "Introducing the Thunderbolts," script by Peter David, pencils by Mike Deodato Jr., inks by Tom Wegrzyn; Hulk and Janis are attacked by the Thunderbolts; Hulk is hurt during the fight, and breaks the wall of a dam to switch their attention onto saving citizen lives; At the end of the issue we see the Hulk falling on his knees, grabbing his chest. Characters: Hulk (Bruce Banner); Thunderbolts (Citizen V; Mach-1; Songbird; Techno; Atlas; Meteorite) ; Janis Jones. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Magic the Gathering The Shadow Mage (1995) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3964106008

NOTE: We sell polybagged, and unbagged copies of this book as the same item and may not include the promo card. "The Aster Fall" - This is the first in a series of limited series relating just one of the epic sagas set on Dominia, the world of Magic: The Gathering! SHADOW MAGE tells the story of young Jared, a boy who is rescued from a spectacular battle and then cared for by a lowly Spellsquire. The old man spends years preparing Jared to take vengeance on the immensely powerful Planewalker who slew his father. This is the first in a series of adventures featuring Jared! Written by Jeff Gomez, with art by Val Mayerik and James Pascoe. Painted cover by Val Mayerik. Cover price $2.50.

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.

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.

Spawn (1992 Image) 61 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4402527022

"Sanctuary!" Written by Todd McFarlane. Art by Greg Capullo, Todd McFarlane, and Chance Wolf. Cover by Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane. With Cyan safely back in her parents arms, Spawn is now free to take the fight to his enemies. But after a talk with Cog, Spawn pays another visit to Granny Blake. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue is dedicated to Mark Geppi. Includes a 2-page feature on the Spawn movie and a 2-page feature on the Spawn HBO animated series. Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 62D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Minor front/back scuff(s).

Label #4402527023

Direct Edition. Written by Todd McFarlane. Art by Greg Capullo, Todd McFarlane, and Chance Wolf. Cover by Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane. "Return!" Spawn confronts Jason Wynn and tells him the time and place that hes going to die. Meanwhile, its the startling return of Angela! But is she here as friend or foe? Plus, Al Simmons's face restored?! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue is dedicated to Clint Goldman Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 66D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4402527024

Direct Edition. Written by Todd McFarlane. Art by Greg Capullo, Todd McFarlane, and Chance Wolf. Cover by Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane. "Demons!" Al is startled when he suddenly realizes his face has returned to the horrifying visage of Spawn. Plus, Wanda is becoming more concerned with Cyan's obsession with that shoe string. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue is dedicated to the memory of Mary Kolomyjec (the inspiration for Granny Blake). Cover price $1.95.

Spawn Black and White (1997) 1 CGC 9.4 SS Todd McFarlane

Paper: White

Signed By Todd McFarlane on 1/15/20. Black & White Edition.

Label #2561076007

Special black and white edition. Cover price $1.95.

Spider-Man 2099 (1992 1st Series) 35B.D CGC 9.6 SS Leonardi

Paper: White

Signed by Rick Leonardi on 7/27/19

Label #2494400022

Direct Edition. "Spider-Man vs. Venom" cover, one of two covers. Cover pencils by Rick Leonardi, inks by Al Williamson. Blood from a Stone, script by Peter David, pencils by Andrew Wildman, inks by Stephen Baskerville; Miguel considers the offers, and learns that Stone has been shot; Venom appears and tries to kill Stone, only to be distracted by Spider-Man. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Spider-Man and Batman (1995) 1 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4404322015

"Disordered Minds!" Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Mark Bagley, Scott Hanna, and Mark Farmer. Two of comic's biggest icons must team-up to take down two of their craziest villains. Can Batman, the Dark Knight Detective, and the Amazing Spider-Man set aside their differences long enough to stop the maniacal machinations of the psychotic Carnage and the Joker, Clown Prince of Crime? Squarebound edition with embossed cover. Cover price $5.95.

Star Wars Shadows of the Empire (1996) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Minor front/back scuff(s).

Label #4369075016

Written by John Wagner. Art by Kilian Plunkett and P. Craig Russell. Cover by Hugh Fleming. Prince Xizor controls the largest merchant fleet in the galaxy -- that makes him a valuable asset to the Empire and to the Emperor. And that makes him Darth Vader's hated enemy. As Luke, Leia, and Chewbacca head to Tatooine to rescue Han Solo, they get caught in the crossfire of the galaxy's deadliest rivalry . . . in the Shadows of the Empire. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Star Wars Tales of the Jedi Dark Lords of the Sith (1994) 4 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0265448004

Written by Tom Veitch and Kevin J. Anderson. Art by David Roach. Cover by Dave Dorman. Continuing in this issue is the tale of Nomi Sunrider, a reluctant apprenticing Jedi, whose true power is hidden by her unwillingness to take up a lightsaber and enter the deadly world of a Jedi Knight. Nomi's wish to raise her daughter in a peaceful world is shattered by her true destiny -- to become a great and powerful Jedi, whose latent Force power surprises even her mentor, the enigmatic Master Thon. Meanwhile, the crimelord responsible for her husband's death -- Bogga the Hutt -- plots to steal Nomi's Adegan Crystals -- the precious gems used in creating lightsabers, and the final gift of her departed mate! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Tales of the Witchblade (1996) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3748625010

Cover pencils by David Finch, inks by Matt Banning. Annabella Altavista, script by David Finch (Plot & Script), Christina Z. (Script), and David Wohl (Script), pencils by David Finch (pgs. 1-7, 14-22) and Billy Tan (pgs. 8-13), inks by Matt Banning (pgs. 1, 7, 14, 15, 17-20, 22), Joe Weems V (pgs. 2-5), Billy Tan (pgs. 8-12), D-Tron (pg. 13), John Livesay (pg. 6), Victor Llamas (Assistant), and Marco Galli (Assistant); When Annabella is sexually assaulted by the priest who is supposed to be acting as her guardian, it is revealed that she carries a birthmark identifying her as the next queen of Sicily; Raimondo flees to Emperor Gualtiero and tells him this piece of news as he promises to procure him entrance to the island monastery where Annabella is staying; When Annabella witnesses the monks disfiguring themselves in trying to wield a mysterious gauntlet, she takes up the Witchblade herself and defends her home from Gualtiero's attacking forces. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Tales of the Witchblade (1996) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3748625011

Cover pencils by Billy Tan, inks by D-Tron. Selena [Part 1], script by Warren Ellis, pencils by Billy Tan and Brian Ching, inks by D-Tron and Team Tron [Jeff De Los Santos, Marcia Chen, Jose Guillen, Andy Kim, and Viet Truong]; In a future Manhattan, crime, disease, madness and death have been eradicated so, when a brutal murder takes place, detective John Chimu has to head to the wild Downtown district to enlist the aid of sexual deviant and Witchblade wielder, Selena. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Tales of the Witchblade (1996) Wizard 1/2 1GOLD CGC 9.4 Gold Variant

Paper: White

Wizard Special Edition

Label #3748625015

Wizard 1/2 edition with certificate of authenticity.

Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 1A CGC 9.8 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #2053835004

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This is the 1st printing (green background). 1st appearance Hallie Takahama (becomes Jolt). Pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Vince Russell. Justice ... Like Lightning!, script by Kurt Busiek, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Vince Russell; Earth's newest heroic team, the Thunderbolts, bursts on the scene to widespread acclaim ... but all is not as it seems. 52 pgs.

NOTE: 1st appearance of Erik Josten as Atlas (formerly Power Man I, formerly the Smuggler, formerly Goliath). Cover price $2.99.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 320WIZ CGC 9.6 Madureira Wizard Gold Variant

Paper: White

Gold Edition

Label #1974550005

This is the Wizard Gold Edition with the Wizard logo in the barcode box and no cover price. The regular edition has the barcode and cover price. Legion Quest Part 1.

Weapon X (1995 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3817855001

Direct Edition. 1st printing (has artwork on front cover only). Cover by Adam Kubert. Unforgiven Trespasses, script by Larry Hama, pencils by Adam Kubert, inks by Karl Kesel, Dan Green, and Chris Warner; Wolvie and Jean utilize a Sentinel to attack the Mid-Atlantic sea wall of Apocalypse and run up against Havok during the skirmish; They return to the Human High Council with their mission completed and an attack on the Council by Magma convinces the humans to begin a devastating final assault against Apocalypse. Continued from X-Men: Alpha (Marvel, 1994 series) #1; Ties in With Factor X and Astonishing X-Men. Age of Apocalypse storyline. 36 pgs., $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Witchblade (1995) 18D CGC 9.6 Turner Gold Foil edition Variant

Paper: White

Gold Foil Edition

Label #4114413017

Gold Foil edition. This is the A cover with gold foil title. Cover pencils by Michael Turner and Marc Silvestri, inks by Matt Banning and D-Tron; gold foil edition (the A cover art with gold foil title). Family Ties Part One, script by Michael Turner (Co-Plot), Christina Z., and David Wohl, pencils by Michael Turner, inks by D-Tron and Team Tron [Andy Kim; Marcia Chen; Jose Guillen; Jeff De Los Santos; Viet Truong]; Sonatine and Wilder meet to begin putting their sinister plans into motion; Investigating a slew of mob killings, Sara catches up with Jackie and gives chase; After a fast paced street race, the Darkness eludes the Witchblade but runs smack into Tora No Shi. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Wolverine (1997) Wizard 1/2 1AZ CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4399790020

Wizard 1/2 Edition. DOES NOT include Wizard Certificate of Authenticity. "Resolutions" by Ben Raab with art by Joe Phillips. Full color, 16 pages, slick paper stock.