Auctions: comic books 1996-1998, graded by CGC

Alpha Flight (1997 2nd Series) 17 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4401224015

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.

Avengers Forever (1998) 1B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover

Label #0159150003

Westfield Exclusive Alternate Cover limited to 5,000 copies with Westfield Certificate of Authenticity. Cover pencils by Carlos Pacheco, inks by George Pérez. Destiny Made Manifest, script by Kurt Busiek, pencils by Carlos Pacheco, inks by Jesús Merino; A war is brewing between Kang and Immortus, starting with Immortus trying to kill Rick Jones; In order to defeat these two foes, the Supreme Intelligence empowers Rick Jones with the Destiny Force again; Using his power, Rick--with Libra's help--randomly selects 7 Avengers from the past, present and future to his aid. 1st Appearance (Cameo) and Origin of 3rd Captain Marvel. 36 pgs. $2.99.

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 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.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1998 1st Series) 2A.DF.CHROME CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Dynamic Forces Holofoil Edition

Label #4404322010

Dynamic Forces Exclusive "Bloodchrome" Edition.

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.

Dragon Ball Part 1 (1998) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4416265009

1st printing. Story and Art by Akira Toriyama. The most popular manga in the world finally comes to America! Printed right to left like authentic Japanese manga! Meet a young monkey-tailed boy named Goku, whose quiet life changes when he meets a girl named Bulma, who is on a quest to collect seven 'Dragon Balls.' If she gathers them all, an incredibly powerful dragon will appear and grant her one wish. But the precious orbs are scattered all over the world. Could Bulma use the help of a certain super-strong boy? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Dragon Ball Z Part 1 (1998) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4416265010

1st printing. Story and Art by Akira Toriyama. As seen on the hit animated TV series! Printed right to left like authentic Japanese manga! Young Goku has grown up, and his years of training have made him one of Earth's ultimate warriors, if not the ultimate warrior. But the stakes are increasing as ever deadlier threats appear, including a super-powerful race from outer space that lives for the thrill of combat. Now Goku and his friends must put their very lives on the line in the utmost test of martial arts skill! Dragon Ball Z is pure action adrenaline, with battles of literally earth-shaking proportions! 32 pages, B&W. 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.

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.

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 (1992 Image) 72D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4402527025

Direct Edition. Written by Todd McFarlane and Brian Holguin. Art by Greg Capullo, Danny Miki and Todd McFarlane. Cover by Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane. "Bloodless!" Bootsy steps between Spawn and Wolfram, the vampire, to keep them from destroying each other. When Wolfram mentions a nest of vampires in the area Spawn goes to investigate just as the police arrive and take Bootsy in for questioning. At the police station, Bootsy passes a cryptic message to Sam and Twitch. Elsewhere, in an abandoned warehouse, a child is being tortured. Spawn breaks in and saves the child who reveals an emblem blazoned across his belly. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue is dedicated to Terri Cunningham. Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 78D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4013575003

Direct Edition. "Bloodstains!" Written by Todd McFarlane and Brian Holguin. Art and cover by Greg Capullo and Danny Miki. While Twitch lies in a coma, Sam unknowingly trades favors with Spawn for a miraculous recovery. Sam continues to try and solve the latest, seemingly senseless murders of the homeless but leaves the morgue with more questions than answers after the coroner shows Sam an unusual mark on the latest victim. Meanwhile, Spawn and Cog search a museum of antiquities for ancient answers to the mysteries of the murders and they also find an image of the same mark. Later, Spawn confronts Sam and a recovered Twitch about the results of their detective work even as another body is discovered and this time, its a child. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue is dedicated to Ace Frehley. 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.

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.

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.

Treehouse of Horror (1995 Bongo) 4 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4186752011

Written by Chuck Dixon. Art by Phil Ortiz and Tim Bavington. Cover by Bill Morrison. The Christmas tree bought by the Simpsons is actually the vanguard for an alien invasion. Written by Batton Lash. Art by Julius Priete and Tim Bavington. Rigel Four, Springfield Zero illustration by Geof Darrow. Based on The Simpsons TV show. Cover price $2.50.

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.

Xena Warrior Princess Blood Lines (1998) 1A CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4006901017

Photo cover. "Bloodlines," script and art by Aaron Lopresti; Cleopatra fears for her life, and calls in Xena to help. In the meantime, Autolycus is busy stealing things. Xena: Warrior Princess illustration by Aaron Lopresti; Pull out pin-up artwork of cover painting. Based on the popular TV show. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.