Auctions: comic books December 1989

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 609 CBCS 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-236170A-014

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

Green Lantern Emerald Dawn I (1989) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3938252005

Hal Jordan...as a young boy, he watched his father make aviation history before tragedy struck. As an adult, he dealt with that tragedy. Then came the fateful day when a flight simulator test and a flash of green light led him to a crashed alien spaceship, a ring...and a beginning that would lead to intergalactic fame. GREEN LANTERN: EMERALD DAWN is the saga of Hal Jordan, from his childhood, through his test pilot days. The tale traces his discovery of a great power and his learning to use that power that will some day make him the greatest of all the Green Lanterns. Written by James Owsley, with art by Mark Bright and Romeo Tanghal. Cover by Bright and Klaus Janson. Cover price $1.00.

Lieutenant Blueberry GN (1989 Marvel/Epic) 3-1ST CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #23-1912410-001

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "General Golden Mane!" Written by Jean-Michel Charlier. Art by Jean "Moebius" Giraud. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., full color. Cover price $12.95.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 48 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2496D64-048

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She-Hulk stars in "World's Hero...Father's Shame!" Script by Dwight Jon Zimmerman, pencils by Kerry Gammill, inks by Joe Rubinstein and Jose Marzan. She-Hulk also stars in "California Dreaming." Script by Sue Flaxman, art by Don Perlin. The Vision stars in "Run Through the Jungle." Script by Michael Higgins, pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Jim Sanders III. Gammill/Marzan front cover; Wilson/Sanders back cover. Cover price $1.95.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 256 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EE8333-044

Acts of Vengeance: Part 1 of 3. "The Key that Breaks the Locke!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. A cabal made-up of some of Marvel's most dangerous villains has gathered together to pull their resources and finally destroy the heroes who oppose them. This inner circle consists of Doctor Doom, Magneto, the Kingpin, Wizard, Red Skull, the Mandarin, and a mysterious benefactor. Their plan is to surprise their enemies with foes whom they've never faced. In this issue, Iron Man's arch nemesis the Mandarin takes on a new apprentice - Lady Mandarin! The X-Men know her as Psylocke. NOTE: 1st appearance of the ninja Psylocke. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 256 VF+ 8.5

Acts of Vengeance: Part 1 of 3. "The Key that Breaks the Locke!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. A cabal made-up of some of Marvel's most dangerous villains has gathered together to pull their resources and finally destroy the heroes who oppose them. This inner circle consists of Doctor Doom, Magneto, the Kingpin, Wizard, Red Skull, the Mandarin, and a mysterious benefactor. Their plan is to surprise their enemies with foes whom they've never faced. In this issue, Iron Man's arch nemesis the Mandarin takes on a new apprentice - Lady Mandarin! The X-Men know her as Psylocke. NOTE: 1st appearance of the ninja Psylocke. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 256 VF 8.0

Acts of Vengeance: Part 1 of 3. "The Key that Breaks the Locke!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. A cabal made-up of some of Marvel's most dangerous villains has gathered together to pull their resources and finally destroy the heroes who oppose them. This inner circle consists of Doctor Doom, Magneto, the Kingpin, Wizard, Red Skull, the Mandarin, and a mysterious benefactor. Their plan is to surprise their enemies with foes whom they've never faced. In this issue, Iron Man's arch nemesis the Mandarin takes on a new apprentice - Lady Mandarin! The X-Men know her as Psylocke. NOTE: 1st appearance of the ninja Psylocke. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 256 VF 8.0

Acts of Vengeance: Part 1 of 3. "The Key that Breaks the Locke!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. A cabal made-up of some of Marvel's most dangerous villains has gathered together to pull their resources and finally destroy the heroes who oppose them. This inner circle consists of Doctor Doom, Magneto, the Kingpin, Wizard, Red Skull, the Mandarin, and a mysterious benefactor. Their plan is to surprise their enemies with foes whom they've never faced. In this issue, Iron Man's arch nemesis the Mandarin takes on a new apprentice - Lady Mandarin! The X-Men know her as Psylocke. NOTE: 1st appearance of the ninja Psylocke. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 256 VF- 7.5

Acts of Vengeance: Part 1 of 3. "The Key that Breaks the Locke!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. A cabal made-up of some of Marvel's most dangerous villains has gathered together to pull their resources and finally destroy the heroes who oppose them. This inner circle consists of Doctor Doom, Magneto, the Kingpin, Wizard, Red Skull, the Mandarin, and a mysterious benefactor. Their plan is to surprise their enemies with foes whom they've never faced. In this issue, Iron Man's arch nemesis the Mandarin takes on a new apprentice - Lady Mandarin! The X-Men know her as Psylocke. NOTE: 1st appearance of the ninja Psylocke. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 256 VF- 7.5

Acts of Vengeance: Part 1 of 3. "The Key that Breaks the Locke!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. A cabal made-up of some of Marvel's most dangerous villains has gathered together to pull their resources and finally destroy the heroes who oppose them. This inner circle consists of Doctor Doom, Magneto, the Kingpin, Wizard, Red Skull, the Mandarin, and a mysterious benefactor. Their plan is to surprise their enemies with foes whom they've never faced. In this issue, Iron Man's arch nemesis the Mandarin takes on a new apprentice - Lady Mandarin! The X-Men know her as Psylocke. NOTE: 1st appearance of the ninja Psylocke. Cover price $1.00.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 18 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2760E21-015

Part 2 of 7 - "All at Sea!" Cameos by Thor, Captain America, and Iron Man. Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by John Byrne and Klaus Janson. Geist reveals that he plans to turn Roughhouse into a drug-fueled super-warrior, like the misguided Nuke (from the classic tale in Daredevil (1964-1998 1st Series) #232-233). Can Wolverine rescue his erstwhile sparring partner before Roughhouse rips him to pieces in a drug induced rage? Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 19D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-27A2A13-018

Direct Edition. Acts of Vengeance tie-in - Part 3 of 7 - "Heroes and Villains!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by John Byrne and Klaus Janson. Wolverine makes his way to war torn Tierra Verde only to find himself caught in the middle of a battle between the revolutionary La Bondera and the dangerous aquatic villain Tiger Shark. Meanwhile, more of Geist's villainous plan is revealed. 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.50.