Auctions: comic books July 1990

Aliens Earth War (1990) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4368977002

Written by Mark Verheiden. Art by Sam Keith. Cover by John Bolton. Newt joins Ripley's crew as they set off from Gateway station. Their mission: to trap the Alien Queen Mother... and brings her back to Earth! Meanwhile, on Earth, humans are still being terrorized by the Alien infestation-and worse, it looks like the planet is somehow starting to change, to reform, but into what? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 334 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EDBFBB-006

"Secrets, Puzzles, and Little Fears..." The Return of the Sinister Six Part 1 of 6. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by Erik Larsen and Terry Austin. The Sinister Six storyline begins with a bang as Electro and Dr. Octopus clash with the web-slinger in an industrial warehouse! But the battle is short and sweet and inconclusive! Spider-Man doesn't know what Otto Octavius is planning, but right now helping his dear aunt takes priority! Meanwhile with Electro already in the fold, the six-armed super-villain reaches out to the Sandman! Is Doc Ock getting the band back together? Cameo appearances by Iron Man, Mary Jane Watson, and Aunt May. (Notes: The wall-crawler first battled the Sinister Six way back in Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1. The Amazing Spider-Man title was published bi-monthly for the next 5 issues.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 282 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4385887003

Cover pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Al Williamson. Crooked Halos starring Daredevil, Silver Surfer, Gorgon, Karnak, Number Nine, Brandy Ash (Death), Pope, Blackheart, and Mephisto, script by Ann Nocenti, pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Al Williamson; DD and his companions make it to the heart of Hell and confront Mephisto; The Surfer flies in to lend a hand; Our heroes make it back to earth with Black Bolt's son, Pope. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Deathlok (1990 Mini-Series) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3837971001

Painted cover art by Joe Jusko. The Brains of the Outfit, script by Dwayne McDuffie and Gregory Wright, pencils by Jackson Guice, inks by Scott Williams; Michael Collins, a Cybertek employee, uncovers evidence of the Deathlok project and he confronts the company's head, Harlan Ryker. Ryker has Collins drugged and puts his brain in the Deathlok cyborg; While the Deathlok cyborg is on a mission for Roxxon putting down guerillas in the South American nation of Estrella, Collins' mind unexpectedly awakes and gains some control of the cyborg which is quickly recalled to Cybertek; At Cybertek, Collins achieves full control of the Deathlok cyborg and escapes. 52 pgs. $3.95. Cover price $3.95.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 239 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4365963005

Cover art by Todd McFarlane. Night of the Griffin starring Spider-Man and Beast, script by Bill Mantle, pencils by Sal Buscema and Dave Hunt (backrounds), inks by Mike Esposito and Dave Hunt (backrounds); The Griffin looks for revenge against those who threw him in jail; reprinted from Marvel Team-Up (Marvel, 1972 series) #38. A Bat Day's Knight, script and art by Alan Kupperberg; Spider-Ham and Bats team-up to capture the Jokster who has made off with Duck Hope's jokes. 36 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 239 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4365963007

Cover art by Todd McFarlane. Night of the Griffin starring Spider-Man and Beast, script by Bill Mantle, pencils by Sal Buscema and Dave Hunt (backrounds), inks by Mike Esposito and Dave Hunt (backrounds); The Griffin looks for revenge against those who threw him in jail; reprinted from Marvel Team-Up (Marvel, 1972 series) #38. A Bat Day's Knight, script and art by Alan Kupperberg; Spider-Ham and Bats team-up to capture the Jokster who has made off with Duck Hope's jokes. 36 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 239 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4365963006

Cover art by Todd McFarlane. Night of the Griffin starring Spider-Man and Beast, script by Bill Mantle, pencils by Sal Buscema and Dave Hunt (backrounds), inks by Mike Esposito and Dave Hunt (backrounds); The Griffin looks for revenge against those who threw him in jail; reprinted from Marvel Team-Up (Marvel, 1972 series) #38. A Bat Day's Knight, script and art by Alan Kupperberg; Spider-Ham and Bats team-up to capture the Jokster who has made off with Duck Hope's jokes. 36 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 91 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #1284050020

Cover pencils by Rob Liefeld, inks by Scott Williams. Prey for the Living, script by Louise Simonson (plot) and Fabian Nicieza (script), pencils by Rob Liefeld, inks by Hilary Barta; The New Mutants head off to rescue Rictor; they wage a no-holds-barred battle with Sabretooth and Caliban, with Masque as an unwelcome third party; Caliban kills Sabretooth (at least, he thinks he does); Rictor begins to have some respect for Cable. Part 2 of 2. 36 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 39 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-035

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"The Fight Game!" Story by Alan Grant. Art by James Sherman. The Silver Surfer must fight for his life on a planet where only the strong survive. Can even the Power Cosmic stand against the power of Algol Demonstar? 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 264 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #0606832006

"Hot Pursuit!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Mike Collins and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Jim Lee. Forge, Banshee, Jean Grey, and the Beast fight for the life of their friend. Featuring the final fate of Colossus. Cover price $1.00.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 26 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-27A45B2-011

"Memory of peace!" Written by Jo Duffy. Art by Klaus Janson and Tom Palmer. Cover by Klaus Janson. An old friend of Logan's is murdered and the feral X-Man will not rest until his killers are brought to justice and family heirloom is returned. Includes a Todd McFarlane pin-up. 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.75.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 26 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-347BA2F-025

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"Memory of peace!" Written by Jo Duffy. Art by Klaus Janson and Tom Palmer. Cover by Klaus Janson. An old friend of Logan's is murdered and the feral X-Man will not rest until his killers are brought to justice and family heirloom is returned. Includes a Todd McFarlane pin-up. 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.75.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 27 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #3997053002

The Lazarus Project: Part 1 of 4 - "Predators and Prey!" Written by Jo Duffy. Art by John Buscema and Dan Green. Cover by Jim Lee. A mysterious broker makes a deal with Coy to complete the nefarious Lazarus Project. Meanwhile, deep inside the Baron's palace, Wolverine and Jessica Drew discover brand new threat. 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.75.

Young Blueberry GN (1989-1990) 3-1ST CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #23-1911F64-003

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "The Blue Coats!" Stories by Jean-Michel Charlier, plus an introduction by Randy and Jean-Marc Lofficier. Art and cover by Jean Giraud, credited as Gir but better known as Moebius. Translation by Randy and Jean-Marc Lofficier. The early life of Western hero Lt. Blueberry, featuring art by legendary Heavy Metal artist Moebius. Blueberry finds himself in the thick of the American Civil War. The Blue Coats; Double Cross; Thunder on the Sierra; plus an early Western story from a teenage Moebius, Blanco, King of the Prairie. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 56 pages, full color. Cover price $7.95. Cover price $7.95.