Auctions: comic books October 1993

1963 (1993 Image) 6 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4066659002

Cover by Rick Veitch. From Here to Alternity!, script by Alan Moore, art by Rick Veitch, Don Simpson, and Dave Gibbons; The Tomorrow Syndicate, a team similar to The Avengers, undertake a mission to locate Mystery, Incorporated, who have gone missing; in a dimensional opening, they discover alternate realities; the identity of the mysterious backwards time traveler from issue one is revealed. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Angels and Visitations HC (1993 A Miscellany by Neil Gaiman) 1LTD-1ST VF+ 8.5

1st printing. Limited Edition - Signed by Neil Gaiman, Steve Bissete, Randy Broecker, David McKean, P. Craig Russell, Jill Karla Schwarz, Bill Sienkiewicz, Charles Vess, and Michael Zulli - Limited to 400 Copies. Limited Edition comes in leather slipcase. A Miscellany by Neil Gaiman. This collection of Neil Gaiman's short fiction features an odd assortment of enigmatic and wonderful tales - including Troll Bridge, Chivalry, and Cold Colours - to amuse and delight, illustrated by Charles Vess, P. Craig Russell, Jill Carla Schwarz, Michael Zulli, and Randy Broecker. Hardcover, 168 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $20.00.

Batman (1940) 500D CBCS 7.0 Die-Cut Variant

Paper: White

Collector's Edition.

Label #21-22F6136-010

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THIS COMIC IS NOT POLYBAGGED. KnightFall Part 19. The concluding chapter of KnightFall finds Batman (Jean-Paul Valley) determined to break Bane the way the villain broke his predecessor in "Dark Angel." Nightwing cameo. Written by Doug Moench. Art for Chapter 1 ("The Fall") by Jim Aparo & Terry Austin. Art for Chapter 2 ("The Descent") by Mike Manley. Comes with 2 postcards: 'Classic Batman' by Jim Aparo and 'The New Batman' by Mike Manley. Wraparound die-cut cover by Joe Quesada & Kevin Nowlan. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $3.95.

Deathmate Blue (1993) 1A CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2A9BC1C-094

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Mike Leeke cover art. Story 1:"Battlestone vs. Magnus Robot Fighter" featuring characters from Magnus Robot Fighter and Brigade. Written by John Ostrander and drawn by Jim Calafiore. Story 2: "Secret Forces" featuring characters from Secret Weapons and CyberForce. Written by Joe St. Pierre and drawn by Sean Chen. Story 3: "Sacrifices" featuring characters from Harbinger, Brigade, & CyberForce. Written by Maurice Fontenot and drawn by Howard Simpson. Story 4: "Supremely Darque" featuring Characters from Solar Man of the Atom and Supreme. Written by Kevin Vanhook and drawn by Peter Grau. Cover price $4.95.

Star Wars Tales of the Jedi (1993) 1A CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4149698001

Written by Tom Veitch. Art by Chris Gossett and Mike Barreiro. Cover by Dave Dorman. Before the rise of the Empire, before the legendary exploits of Luke, Han, and Leia, there was a galaxy linked together by the newly formed Republic and the roaming warriors of legend -- the Jedi Knights! Journey back four thousand years before Star Wars: A New Hope and learn of the time when the Jedi Knights were the most powerful, most respected force in the galaxy. A time when many worlds and civilizations fell to the Dark Side of the Force, and the only hope of millions of innocent beings were the legion of Jedi sworn to protect them. A time of great adventure -- and greater danger! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 305D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-40F2430-044

Direct Edition. Cover by Jan Duursema and Richard Bennett. The Measure Of The Man, script by Scott Lobdell, art by Jan Duursema, Jose Marzan, and Jan Duursema; Iceman, Rogue and Bishop save Opal from a mysterious group of men in battle suits; Xavier asks Storm to steal for him. Story takes place between Uncanny #304 and X-Men #25. 36 pgs., full color. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 305D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-40F3235-121

Direct Edition. Cover by Jan Duursema and Richard Bennett. The Measure Of The Man, script by Scott Lobdell, art by Jan Duursema, Jose Marzan, and Jan Duursema; Iceman, Rogue and Bishop save Opal from a mysterious group of men in battle suits; Xavier asks Storm to steal for him. Story takes place between Uncanny #304 and X-Men #25. 36 pgs., full color. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 25A CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2737CC8-015

48-page giant; Gambit hologram cover. Magneto pulls the adamantium out of Wolverine's body in this issue. Andy Kubert art. Fatal Attractions part 4 of 6: "Dreams Fade." Script by Fabian Nicieza, pencils by Andy Kubert, inks by Matthew Ryan. Cameos by the Thing and Mr. Fantastic (of the Fantastic Four) and Nick Fury. Kubert/Ryan wraparound cover. Cover price $3.50.

X-Men 2099 (1993 Marvel) 1A.D CGC 9.8 Lim Variant

Paper: White

Label #4028593002

Direct Edition Blue Foil Cover. The Gathering - Written by John Francis Moore. Art and Cover by Ron Lim & Adam Kubert. In the year 2099, mutant is still a four letter word. Fortunately, so is X-Men. It's here at last! This monumental new series introduces Marvel's most celebrated super team, 2099 style. That's right: Brand new characters. Brand new continuity. It's a whole new world for the X-Men, and it starts here in a foil-stamped premiere issue! And to give X-Men 2099 readers a glimpse into Ravage 2099, Spider-Man 2099, Punisher 2099 and Doom 2099, Marvel has included a 16-page preview in this premiere issue! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $1.75.