Auctions: comic books 1996-1998

Adventures of the Mask Toys R Us Special Edition (1996) 0 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Toys 'R' Us Edition. Minor front/back scuff(s).

Label #2112152005

Promotional item from Toy R Us stores. 12 pgs. Full color.

Alpha Flight (1997 2nd Series) 17 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4261460019

Cover pencils by Duncan Rouleau. Tokyo Takedown, script by Steve Seagle and Duncan Rouleau (Assists), pencils by Duncan Roulea and Gus Vazquez (Assists), inks by Rob Hunter and Joe Rubinstein; Sunfire returns to Department H for answers about his "radiation poisoning" and is not happy. Big Hero 6 calls for help when X the Unknowable attacks an amusement park in Japan. Sunfire leaves to help and Alpha follows; Meanwhile, Northstar meets Sasquatch and Shaman outside the Dapartment H headquarters looking for his sister, but they warn him about going inside; Dr Huxley, having been treated unkindly by the new director, heads to the basement and his super-secret creation, the new Weapon X. Unfortunately, Weapon X has escaped. 36 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 435 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4385875017

"Fun 'N Games with the Four Star Squad!" Identity Crisis Part 2 of 8. (Peter Parker as Ricochet Part 2 of 2.) Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Joe Bennett. Inks by Bud LaRosa. Cover by Mark Buckingham. Ricochet (aka the wondrous wall-crawler) plays a dangerous game by teaming up with Delilah and the Rose to take down the Black Tarantula! Inside a Manhattan restaurant, Ricochet and Delilah ambush two of the tarantula's henchmen: Bloodscream and Roughhouse! But when Bloodscream knocks Delilah out of commission, the masquerading web-slinger is on his own! A few hours later, the amazing one catches up to the perilous pair and uses all four of his new identities in the fight! Will the combined efforts of Dusk, Prodigy, Ricochet, and the Hornet tip the scales in favor of your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Joe Robertson, Chesbro, Fortunato, Kaine, and the Brotherhood of Scriers. (Notes: Sensational Spider-Man 27 & 28 are parts 3 & 4 of the Identity Crisis storyline. This story was reprinted in 1998 in the trade paperback: Marvel Finest's Spider-Man Identity Crisis; and again in 2012 in the trade paperback: the Amazing Spider-Man Identity Crisis.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

Avengers (1998 3rd Series) 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3814890008

The Morgan Conquest Epilogue - "Too Many Avengers!" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by George Pérez . Inks by Al Vey and Bob Wiacek. Cover by George Pérez . Earth's Mightiest Heroes return to New York following their triumphant battle against Morgan Le Fay. And the first thing on the Avengers' agenda is trimming the active roster down to a manageable size! The founding members agree upon a roster of seven! And it looks like an all-time great one: Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Vision, Scarlet Witch, Hawkeye, and Warbird (aka Carol Danvers)! Plus Justice and Firestar as reserve members! Cameo appearances by Jarvis, Duane Freeman, and Whirlwind. (Notes: This issue was published with a pullout poster (as an 8-page insert) by George Pérez . This issue features a gatefold cover. This story was reprinted in 2000 in the trade paperback: Avengers The Morgan Conquest.) Special comment: Easily one of my all-time favorite rosters ever assembled. - Odinson, Lonestar Comics Archivist. 40 pages. Cover price $1.99.

Baby's First Deadpool Book (1998 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4301241003

Comic is done as a spoof of children's books starring Deadpool. Cover pencils by Joe Cooper, inks by Scott Koblish. Deadpool paper dolls, pencils by Joe Cooper, inks by Scott Elmer [as Pond Scum]. "Make Way For Deadpool," script by Joe Kelly, pencils by Joe Cooper; Children's story illustrated with black and white pictures patterned after the work of Robert McCloskey. "The Etiquette Lesson," script by Joe Kelly, pencils by Joe Cooper, inks by Scott Elmer [as Pond Scum]; Parody of Highlights magazine's Goofus and Gallant. "Friends Share Because Friends Care," script by Joe Kelly, pencils by Pete Woods, inks by Walden Wong; Deadpool crashes a birthday party (literally) with Blarney the dinosaur; Parody of Barney the Dinosaur. "The Alphadead," script by Joe Kelly, pencils by Brian Smith; Parody of a children's alphabet book. A paint-by-numbers picture of Deadpool playing poker with dogs, pencils by Mark Powers. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.99.

Batman (1940) 531D CBCS 9.8 Jones Glow Variant

Paper: White

Glow-In-The-Dark Edition.

Label #21-22C7798-004

Glow cover with Deadman. The Deadman Connection Part 2 of 3: Cult of the Mummy - Written by Doug Moench. Art by Kelley Jones and John Beatty. The Dark Knight and special guest star, Deadman, take their investigation to Peru, where they battle an army of mercenaries who have enslaved the native population! 32 pages, full color. NOTE: As noted in the letters column of #534, some key dialogue was garbled on page 4 of #531, and word balloons were out of sequence in the last panel of page 18. On page 4, Bruce Wayne should have said: "It may be that all the subatomic particles in existence are interconnected, forming a single universal and non-local consciousness of which any one piece contains all the information required to replicate the entire universe, just as any living cell contains all the non-local genetic information necessary to clone an entire new organism." And the correct sequence of page 18's dialogue is: BATMAN: "Put your arms around my neck, Brand - and hold on tight!" DEADMAN: "No way on a first date, pal." BATMAN: "They're coming - and there's no other way across." DEADMAN: "Hey, you ain't the only one who can swing through the air with the greatest of ease..." 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.50.

Batman The Long Halloween (1997) 8 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #20-26442BF-012

"Mother's Day." The Scarecrow escapes from Arkham Asylum and douses Batman with fear gas. Bruce, under the influence, runs from Captain Gordon. The death of Bruce Wayne's parents is revisited, further illuminating Batman's motivations for fighting crime. A contest for readers to guess the identity of Holiday is announced. Script by Jeph Loeb, art and cover by Tim Sale. Cover price $2.95.

Birds of Prey Batgirl (1998) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4113609020

Presenting the all-new team of Black Canary and...Batgirl?! Barbara Gordon, back in the cape and pointy ears, is once again fighting crime around Gotham City, facing a sinister plot that begins with the Mad Hatter and ends with every villain in Arkham Asylum. But if she isn't crippled and this isn't a dream--and it most definitely is not--how do you explain it? Written by Chuck Dixon. Art by Greg Land and Drew Geraci. Cover by Gary Frank and John Dell. FC, 48 pg. Miraweb Format. Cover price $2.95.

Body Bags (1996 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4063289015

Story and art by Jason Pearson. Cover by Michael Golden. Terminus, Georgia is bounty-hunter central. To be a successful hunter, or "body bagger," in Terminus, you've gotta be tougher than the perps you're chasing and meaner than your competition, especially when the competition is Clownface's 14-year-old daughter, Panda. Clownface and Pops fill both bills, but that didn't stop some dumb bagger from bombing their office. And nothing will stop them from exacting their ounce of flesh. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Bondage Girls at War (1996-1997 Eros Comix) 1 FN/VF 7.0

Residue.

Collected Omaha The Cat Dancer TPB (1987-1996 Kitchen Sink Press) 6-1ST FN+ 6.5

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Collects "Omaha" The Cat Dancer (1986 Kitchen Sink/Fantagraphics) #19-20.

Story and art by Reed Waller and Kate Worley.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $19.95.

Danger Girl (1998 Image) 2A.D FN+ 6.5

Signed by creator J. Scott Campbell. No certification is included.

Direct Edition. Bubble bath cover. Cover pencils by J. Scott Campbell, inks by Alex Garner. "Dangerous Liaisons," script by J. Scott Campbell (plot) and Andy Hartnell (script), pencils by J. Scott Campbell, inks by Alex Garner and Scott Williams; Abbey Chase and her fellow Danger Girls lose The Peach as he and his minions escape; Abbey destroys a pair of helicopters in the process; The Danger Girls head for Interlaken, Switzerland after hitching a ride from a man we discover is Secret Agent Zero in disguise; Johnny Barracuda encounters Kid Dynamo; Abbey takes a bubble bath. Wildstorm Times ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Presents (1997) Annual 1998 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #3906319011

Hellboy Cover by Mike Mignola. This action packed 64-pages features the further adventures of Hellboy, My Vagabond Days, Skeleton Key, The Ark, Phineas Page, and . . . Buffy the Vampire Slayer! Save your allowance and get in line, children, 'cuz this one is gonna go fast! 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

Deadpool (1997 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4262963023

"Hey, It's Deadpool (or...Deadpool #1)" Written by Joe Kelly. Pencils by Ed McGuinness. Inks by Nathan Massengill and Norman LeeCover. pencils by Ed McGuinness, and inks by Nathan Massengill. After assisting a revolution in Bolivia (and getting paid in revolutionary bucks), Deadpool heads back to merc central to have words with Patch; Pool's next mission takes him to Antarctica to tangle with Sasquatch and blow up a gamma research station in the process; Finding out that the melting gamma core will irradiate the entire southern hemisphere, Deadpool fixes the problem and saves the day; DP is approached by Zoe and Noah and offered a position with Landau, Luckman and Lake but he quickly turns them down as being a good guy isn't exactly his style. Behind the Scenes text article: A look at the making of the issue including script fragmants, rough pencils, cover process and character designs. Promo of Generation X material. Cover price $2.95.

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.

Deadpool (1997 1st Series) Wizard 0 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3737204015

Deadpool # 0 Wizard exclusive edition. "You Only Die Twice." Script by Joe Kelly, pencils by Yancey Labat, inks by Sean Parsons. Featuring "the lamest dead people in the Marvel universe!"

Death of Vampirella (1997) 1DF.SIGNED FN 6.0

Dynamic Forces edition signed by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti and limited 250 copies. Includes certificate of authenticity. Chromium cover by Amanda Conner. Full color, 32 pages, standard paper stock. Mature readers.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 700AP CBCS 9.4 Nolan Envelope Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Collector's Edition Envelope 8.5.

Label #23-47F5AB7-004

Legacy Part 1 of 7. Direct Edition in Envelope - Cover art by Graham Nolan. Progeny of the Demon starring Batman, Ra's Al Ghul, Bane, Talia, Catwoman, and Nightwing, script by Chuck Dixon, pencils by Graham Nolan, inks by Scott Hanna; Ra's Al Ghul orders Batman, Nightwing and Robin dead and threatens to unleash deadly plague on the world. Cover price $4.95.

Elementals Sex Special (1997) 1A GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

Regular Edition. Written by Eric Dinehart with art by Tony Daniel, David Mowry, Jeff Moy, and Cory Carani. B&W, 32 pages, standard paper stock. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 9D VF+ 8.5

Signed by cover artist J. Scott Campbell and artist Humberto Ramos. No certification is included.

Direct Edition ($2.50 cover price) Cover price $2.50.

Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 10D VF- 7.5 Campbell Variant

Signed by artist J. Scott Campbell. No certification is included.

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by J. Scott Campbell, inks by Alex Garner. "Rumble In Gamorra!", script by Brandon Choi, J. Scott Campbell, and Jim Lee, pencils by J. Scott Campbell and Ryan Odagawa (assist), inks by Alex Garner, JD, Tom McWeeney, Scott Williams, and Richard Friend (assist); While the various groups attack, Kaizen works to create his own Gen-Active. Ad for Wildstorms Collectible Card Game. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 11A.D VF/NM 9.0 Direct Variant

Signed by artist J. Scott Campbell. No certification is included.

Direct Edition. Fire From Heaven chapter 9; J. Scott Campbell art Cover price $2.50.

Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 12 NM- 9.2

Signed by artist J. Scott Campbell. No certification is included.

Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 13A VF+ 8.5 Campbell

Signed by artist J. Scott Campbell. No certification is included.

Archie and Friends appearance. Part one of three Cover price $1.30.

Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 13B NM- 9.2 Campbell Bone Variant

Signed by artist J. Scott Campbell. No certification is included.

Spawn, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Madman, Part two of three Cover price $1.30.

Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 13C.A NM 9.4 Campbell Holiday Variant

Signed by artist J. Scott Campbell. No certification is included.

Part three of three. Appearances by Shi, Wolverine, Maxx, Madman, Lady Death, Hellboy & others. Variant Holiday cover. Cover price $1.30.

Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 13C.B VF- 7.5 Campbell Lightning Variant

Signed by artist J. Scott Campbell. No certification is included.

Cover pencils by J. Scott Campbell, inks by Alex Garner. Untitled story, script by Brandon Choi, J. Scott Campbell, and Jim Lee, pencils by J. Scott Campbell, inks by Alex Garner, Richard Friend Tom McWeeney, Edwin Rosell, and Peter Guzman (assist); Grunge is stuck in the dimension of Sequential Art trying to rescue the Wizard from the Frenzy Beast; With help from a number of familiar cross-company characters and a pep talk by real life motivational guru Tony Robbins, Grunge finds the strength within himself to forsake his collection and rip the chromium covered comic he desires which destroys the Beast and sends him home to his friends. Part three of three. Appearances by Shi, Wolverine, Maxx, Madman, Lady Death, Hellboy & others. 13C regular cover. 20 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.30.

Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 16 VF/NM 9.0

Signed by artist J. Scott Campbell. No certification is included.

Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 17 VF/NM 9.0

Signed by artist J. Scott Campbell. No certification is included.

Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 18 NM 9.4

Signed by artist J. Scott Campbell. No certification is included.

Cover pencils by J. Scott Campbell, inks by Alex Garner. "Hellos & Good-Byes!", script by Brandon Choi, J. Scott Campbell, and Jim Lee, pencils by J. Scott Campbell, inks by Alex Garner, Peter Guzman (assist), and Richard Friend (assist); The Keepers catch up with Gen 13; app. by Fairchild, Grunge, Rainmaker, Burnout, Freefall, Jack Lynch, Housekeeper Anna (died), Alex Fairchild, Cordelia, Pierce, Hitman, Colonel Manning, Major Kendrick, Warhawk Lieutenant Carnes, and Warhawk Lieutenant Phillips. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 19 VF+ 8.5

Signed by artist J. Scott Campbell. No certification is included.

J. Scott Campbell art Cover price $2.50.

Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 20 NM- 9.2

Signed by artist J. Scott Campbell. No certification is included.

Cover pencils by J. Scott Campbell, inks by Alex Garner. "To Boldly Go...Where No Gen Has Gone Before!", script by Brandon Choi, pencils by J. Scott Campbell and Al Rio, inks by Al Rio and Sandra Hope; Fairchild, Grunge and Freefall have been abducted by aliens and find themselves prisoners on a Noaamite spaceship; When the aliens probe Grunge, they trigger a transformation that turns him into a monster and he decimates his captors; The Gen kids and their fellow alien prisoners make it to the bridge just in time to note that they are about to crash into a much bigger spacecraft. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

Hulk (Spanish 1995-1997 Comics Forum/Planeta DeAgostini) 20 FN 6.0

Spanish language reprint series. This issue reprints material from Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st Series) #449

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 449 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3914609012

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.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 449 FN- 5.5

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.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 469 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4140455007

Cover pencils by Javier Pulido, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. Adaptive Audience, script by Joe Casey, pencils by Javier Pulido, inks by Larry Mahlstedt; Bruce is kidnapped by Devlin DeAngelo, and forced to work on repairing the Super-Adaptoid; Bruce reprograms the Adaptoid to attack DeAngelo, but not before a fight ensues between the Adaptoid and the Hulk; Bruce encounters the Ringmaster, and falls under his hypnotic spell. 36 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

Knights of the Dinner Table (1994) 4 FN+ 6.5

Have Dice Will Travel. Story, art and cover by Jolly R. Blackburn. A solid example of how clever writing can compensate for simplified art in comics. The lives and real-world concerns of a group of gamers are revealed by their wacky interplay around the fantasy gaming table. The first Gary Con issue; this issue published by KODT Enteractive Factory. The Streets of Muskeegie; The Old Guard Strikes Back; The Gawd Complex; The Gary Jackson Files; Temptation of the Ring; Uh… Where Was I?; A Hole Lot of Trouble. 32 pages, B&W. First printing. NOTE: Any second printing, will be so marked by the publisher. Cover price $2.95.

Marvel Collectible Classics X-Men (1998) 1 FN/VF 7.0

Collects Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011) 1st Series #1-2. Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby. Cover by Adam Kubert. They are the Children of the Atom. They are hated and feared by the very people they have sworn to protect. They are mutants. They ARE the X-Men. Professor Charles Xavier, the world's most powerful telepathic mind, has assembled a small band of heroes to thwart the diabolical plans of Magneto, the mutant Master of Magnetism, and his sinister Brotherhood of Evil Mutants! Celebrate 35 years of the X-Men with the exciting tale that started it all! Featuring a beautiful chromium foil wraparound cover! 48 pages, FC Cover price $13.50.

Marvel Collectible Classics X-Men (1998) 2 VF 8.0

Collects Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011) 1st Series #141-142. Written by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by John Byrne. Celebrate 35 years of the X-Men with this modern day classic DAYS OF FUTURE PAST. In the not too distant future, mutants are hunted down by robot Sentinels, and those that aren't massacred spend their final days in concentration camps. A desperate plan is enacted by the surviving members of the X-Men to send one of their own back in time to the present to stop the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants from assassinating a prominent politician and avert disaster. Pray she succeeds. Featuring a beautiful chromium foil wraparound cover! 48 pages, FC Cover price $13.50.

Marvel Collectible Classics X-Men (1998) 3 VF- 7.5

Limited to 7,500 copies. All-new wraparound chromium cover, pencils by Salvador Larroca, inks by Art Thibert. Intro by Stan Lee. Uncanny X-Men #137 cover reprint, pencils by John Byrne, inks by Terry Austin. "The Fate of the Phoenix!", script by John Byrne (co-plot) and Chris Claremont, pencils by John Byrne, inks by Terry Austin; Lilandra transports the X-Men to her base so that Phoenix can be killed for her crime of wiping out an entire star system; Xavier explains that the Phoenix Force has been purged from Jean and demands the right to trial by combat when his captors refuse to listen; The X-Men and the Imperial Guard fight on the Blue Area of the Moon to determine Jean's fate; During the battle, Dark Phoenix manifests herself once again and Jean sacrifices herself rather than let the Phoenix loose on the universe. Continuing Marvel's ultra-collectible line celebrating the 35th anniversary of the X-Men; Reprints the classic tale from Uncanny X-Men (1963) #137. 44 pgs., full color. Cover price $13.50.

Marvel Collectible Classics X-Men (1998) 4 FN+ 6.5

Special reproduction of X-Men # 25 (1993). Beautiful chromium foil wraparound cover, pencils by Andy Kubert, inks by Jesse Delperdang. "Fatal Attractions: Dreams Fade," script by Fabian Nicieza, pencils by Andy Kubert, inks by Matt Ryan; The X-Men head up an all-out assault on Avalon; Magneto pulls all of the adamantium out of Wolverine's body. Professor X shuts off Magneto's mind; When the X-Men return to earth, Colossus stays behind to care for the fallen foe. 44 pgs., full color. Cover price $13.50.

Marvel Collectible Classics X-Men (1998) 5 VF- 7.5

Special reproduction of Giant Size X-Men # 1. Beautiful chromium foil wraparound cover, pencils by Gary Frank, inks by Cam Smith. Cover reprint of Giant-Size X-Men #1, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dave Cockrum. Celebrate 35 years of the X-Men with "Second Genesis," script by Len Wein, art by Dave Cockrum; The old X-Men are captured by Krakoa, the Living Island, and Professor X forms a new team to rescue them. 44 pgs., full color. Cover price $13.50.

Marvel Collectible Classics X-Men (1998) 5 VF- 7.5

Special reproduction of Giant Size X-Men # 1. Beautiful chromium foil wraparound cover, pencils by Gary Frank, inks by Cam Smith. Cover reprint of Giant-Size X-Men #1, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dave Cockrum. Celebrate 35 years of the X-Men with "Second Genesis," script by Len Wein, art by Dave Cockrum; The old X-Men are captured by Krakoa, the Living Island, and Professor X forms a new team to rescue them. 44 pgs., full color. Cover price $13.50.

Marvel Collectible Classics X-Men (1998) 6 VF 8.0

Rogue, Storm, Cyclops, Beast, Archangel, Iceman, Psylocke, Wolverine, Colossus, Gambit and Jean Grey square off against Magneto--with art by Jim Lee! This volume reprints X-Men (1991 1st Series) #1. Written by Chris Claremont and Jim Lee. Art by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. Wraparound chromium cover by Humberto Ramos and Jimmy Palmiotti. 48 pages. Cover price $13.50.

Marvel vs. DC (1996) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3759339004

1st printing. Direct Edition. "Round 1!" Part 1 of 4. Story by Ron Marz (with special thanks to Peter David). Art by Dan Jurgens, Claudio Castellini, Joe Rubenstein, and Paul Neary. When a young man stumbles upon a cosmic anomaly, the DC and Marvel Universes begin to merge with some most unexpected results. The Juggernaut is running amuck in Metropolis, the murderous Bullseye invades the Batcave, Robin the Boy Wonder pops up at Xavier's School for the Gifted, and J. Jonah Jameson is Editor-n-Chief of the Daily Planet. Then, things get worse when the very fabric of reality threatens to destroy itself. Now, the champions of two universes must combat each other for the fate of their own existence. Includes the back-up feature "Decision '96" with dossiers on Superman, Hulk, Captain America, Batman, Wonder Woman, Storm, Wolverine, Lobo, Superboy, and Spider-Man. Plus, the ballet for the readers to vote and decide the pivotal battles and thus the outcome of this epic event. Cover price $3.95.

Marvel vs. DC (1996) 1N FN/VF 7.0

1st printing. Newsstand Edition. "Round 1!" Part 1 of 4. Story by Ron Marz (with special thanks to Peter David). Art by Dan Jurgens, Claudio Castellini, Joe Rubenstein, and Paul Neary. When a young man stumbles upon a cosmic anomaly, the DC and Marvel Universes begin to merge with some most unexpected results. The Juggernaut is running amuck in Metropolis, the murderous Bullseye invades the Batcave, Robin the Boy Wonder pops up at Xavier's School for the Gifted, and J. Jonah Jameson is Editor-n-Chief of the Daily Planet. Then, things get worse when the very fabric of reality threatens to destroy itself. Now, the champions of two universes must combat each other for the fate of their own existence. Includes the back-up feature "Decision '96" with dossiers on Superman, Hulk, Captain America, Batman, Wonder Woman, Storm, Wolverine, Lobo, Superboy, and Spider-Man. Plus, the ballet for the readers to vote and decide the pivotal battles and thus the outcome of this epic event. Cover price $3.95.

Marvel vs. DC (1996) 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4402527021

"Round 4!" Part 4 of 4. Story by Peter David (with special thanks to Ron Marz). Art by Dan Jurgens, Claudio Castellini, Joe Rubenstein, and Paul Neary. The DC and Marvel Universes have completely merged creating Amalgam versions of its inhabitants and worlds. Meanwhile, the immensely powerful beings known as the Spectre and Living-Tribunal struggle desperately to save reality. All the while, the key to survival may rest in hearts of Batman, Captain America, and the hands of a young man named Access. Cover price $3.95.

Medieval Spawn Witchblade (1996) 1A CGC 9.0 Peterson

Paper: White

Label #4076565014

Throughout history, there have been many remarkable women chosen to bear the powerful Witchblade. Now, in the first cross-over with Medieval Spawn, fans will learn of one such woman. Discover the romantic link between these two powerful beings, and the key they hold to the present day Spawn and Witchblade. Written by Garth Ennis. Art and cover by Brandon Peterson and BATT. FC, 32 pg. Cover price $2.95.

Medieval Spawn/Witchblade TPB (1997 Image) By Garth Ennis 1-1ST FN 6.0

1st printing. Collects Medieval Spawn/Witchblade (1996) #1-3.

Written by Garth Ennis. Art by Brandon Peterson.

hroughout history, there have been many remarkable women chosen to bear the powerful Witchblade. Now, in the first cross-over with Medieval Spawn, fans will learn of one such woman. Discover the romantic link between these two powerful beings, and the key they hold to the present day Spawn and Witchblade.

Softcover, 80 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.95.

Penthouse Comix (1994) 17 FN+ 6.5

November 1996. Milo Manara cover; Reprints Manaras Hidden Camera. Denz, Part 3; Testosterony; Bad Girl: Doles in the House!; Doctor Dare in the Phillipines, Part 3; The Sex Slaves of Mamasaki!; Young Captain Adventure, Part 12; Gotcha!; Milo Manaras Hidden Camera, Part 1; Sense of Modesty; Monkey Jank; Abducted by Aliens, Part 1. Written by Jan Strnad, John Nubbin, Keith Giffen, Milo Manara, Bob Fingerman, George Caragonne, and Eliot Brown. Art by Richard Corben, Sean Shaw, Alfonso Font, Bart Sears, Milo Manara, Bob Fingerman, and John Burns. 8-in. x 10 1/2-in. 80 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.95.