Auctions: comic books in 'Anniversary/Centennial'

Batman (1940) 200 GD 2.0

Water damage.

Cover art by Neal Adams (first work on this title) and various (background). "The Man Who Radiated Fear!" starring Batman and Robin (with Joker and Penguin cameos), script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Chic Stone (ghosting for Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella.; When the Scarecrow perfects a fear-radiated pill and uses it on the Caped Crusaders, the duo are unable to continue their war on crime until Alfred enters the picture; Then the Caped Crusaders head out and capture several of their foes, each one having a clue on their persons which lead them to the Scarecrow. "The Bat-Man," script by Bill Finger, art by Bob Kane; reprint of first page of first Batman story. The Batman says: public service announcement, script by Whitney Ellsworth, art by Jack Burnley. One-page dialogue between comic writer Mike Friedrich and fan Biljo White. Statement of ownership--average print run 1,198,000; average paid circulation 805,700. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 100 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4756976009

Direct Edition. Giant-size issue. "And Introducing Karma! She Possesses People!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four. Script by Chris Claremont. Art by Frank Miller (breakdowns) and Bob Wiacek (finishes). Cover by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson. The Fantastic Four are attending an upscale reception in New York's financial district, when suddenly the Spectacular Spider-Man crashes the party! The web-slinger wants to rescue two Vietnamese children in attendance, but instead ends up battling the FF! What has possessed the wall-crawler to do this? After comparing notes, the fabulous foursome and Spider-Man realize that they are caught in the middle of a child custody battle between two high-powered telepaths! And on the East River waterfront, the life-and-death showdown takes place! First appearance of Karma (Xi'an Coy Manh). Cameo appearances by Colossus, Storm, Wolverine, and Professor Xavier. (Notes: Karma appears next in Marvel Graphic Novel 4. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 250 and also in The Complete Frank Miller Spider-Man.) Second story: "Cry--Vengeance!" Guest-starring Storm and the Black Panther. Plot by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Script by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne (breakdowns) and Bob McLeod (finishes). After surviving an assassination attempt, Storm learns that an old foe from days gone by has come back for revenge. Ororo visits the Wakanda embassy to tell T'challa that Andreas De Ruyter is in New York. And just as they did many years ago on the African continent, the Black Panther and Storm team up to fight the evil of De Ruyter! 52 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Spawn (1992 Image) 200A VF+ 8.5 McFarlane

Cover by TODD MCFARLANE. Written by TODD MCFARLANE and ROBERT KIRKMAN. Art by KIRKMAN, MICHAEL GOLDEN, MCFARLANE, SZYMON KUDRANSKI, JONATHAN GLAPION & DANNY MIKI. SPAWN 200 ARRIVES! In June of 1992 the first issue of TODD McFARLANE's SPAWN hit bookshelves in record numbers. Now, 17 years later, the new Spawn, Jim Downing, comes head to head with the biggest enemy of the Spawn universe, with his new sidekick Clown. Can this dynamite duo team up long enough to survive the return of a ruthless Spawn villain? And what happens when GOD gets into the action? This double-sized issue is jam packed with over a dozen of comic's greatest creative talents. SPAWN #200 features the long awaited return of TODD MCFARLANE and GREG CAPULLO to interior artwork! 56 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 50N CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4753234017

Newsstand Edition. A super-sized Star Wars saga! Giant 50th collectors' issue! Cover pencils by Walt Simonson, painted art by Tom Palmer. "The Crimson Forever!", script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Al Williamson (pages 1-35) and Walt Simonson (pages 37-47), inks by Al Williamson (pages 1-15), Tom Palmer (pages 16-35), Rick Bryant (pages 37-39, 42, 46, uncredited), Dave Simons (pages 40-41, 43-44, uncredited), and Walt Simonson (page 47); What is the Crimson Fever and why is it so deadly that it forces Luke and the others to stop their pursuit of the captured Han in order to stop it? 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.