Auctions: comic books 1991, graded by CBCS

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 81 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1DA3BBA-015

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Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Weapon X (chapter 9), script and art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Wargod Part 2: Final Blow starring Captain America, script and pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by Terry Austin. Time Bomb starring Ant-Man, script by Dana Moreshead, pencils by James Fry, inks by Hilary Barta. The Call starring Daredevil, script by Robert Denatale, pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Al Williamson. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 84 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1DA3BBA-018

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Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Weapon X (chapter 12), script and art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Life During War Time Part 3: Triangle starring Firestar, script by Marie Javins and Marcus McLaurin, pencils by Dwayne Turner, inks by Jose Marzan. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 85 CBCS 9.2 SS

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Jae Lee (On Back Cover)

Label #21-3D82531-001

Cover art by Sam Kieth. Blood Hungry Part 1: First Scent starring Wolverine, script by Peter David, art by Sam Kieth. Life During War Time Part 4: Fire In The Hole starring Firestar, script by Marcus McLaurin and Marie Javins, pencils by Dwayne Turner, inks by Chris Ivy and Jose Marzan. Just Friends Part 1: Professor! starring Beast, script by Scott Lobdell, pencils by Rob Liefeld and Jae Lee, inks by Tim Dzon. The Dude In the Really Rad Armor! starring Speedball, script by Scott Lobdell, pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Chris Ivy. Back cover pencils by Jae Lee. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 90 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27E95DC-021

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Cover art by Sam Kieth. Blood Hungry Part 6: Sixth Scents starring Wolverine, script by Peter David, art by Sam Kieth. Just Friends Part 6: Beast, I'm Going to Kill You! starring Beast, script by Scott Lobdell, pencils by Jae Lee, inks by Tim Dzon. Servants of the Dead Part 1: Live Underground starring Ghost Rider and Cable, script by Howard Mackie, pencils by Guang Yap, inks by Bud LaRosa. Fangu Lives! starring Nightmare, script and pencils by Steve Buccellato, inks by Ian Akin. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 91 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2AD1D20-076

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2 Covers (Flip-Book) both by Sam Kieth. Blood Hungry Part 7: Seven (And A Half) Scents starring Wolverine, script by Peter David, art by Sam Kieth. Just Friends Part 7: Bring Me The Head Of The Beast! starring Beast, script by Scott Lobdell, pencils by Jae Lee, inks by Tim Dzon. Servants of the Dead Part 2: Chase in the Dark starring Ghost Rider and Cable, script by Howard Mackie, pencils by Guang Yap, inks by Bud LaRosa. Truth or Daredevil starring Impossible Man, script by Michael Gallagher, pencils by Dave Manak, inks by Don Hudson. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 92 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side edge crack

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27E95DC-023

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2 Covers (Flip-Book) both by Sam Kieth; Wolverine in "Blood Hungry" Part 8 of 8 "Eight Scents Worth" by Peter David (script) & Sam Kieth (art); Beast in "Just Friends part 8 - Closure" by Scott Lobdell (script) & Jae Lee (art); Ghost Rider & Cable in "Servants of the Dead part 3 - In the Cathedral of the Dead" by Howard Mackie (script) & Guang Yap (art); Northstar in "Separate Allies" by Karl Bollers/Antonio Matias (script) & Joe Madureira (art); Cyber, Tyger Tyger, Constrictor, Red Ghost appearance. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 58 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2496D64-058

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Shanna stars in "The Political Animal" (part 3). Script by Steve Gerber, art by Bret Blevins. The Vision and the Scarlet Witch star in "Hometown!" Script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Sandy Plunkett, inks by Armando Gil. Pin-ups: Wonder Man (Jeff Johnson/Jack Torrance), Nick Fury (Jim Lee), and the Punisher (Andre Smith Coates). Joe Chiodo painted front cover; Plunkett back cover. Cover price $2.25.

Megalith (1989 1st Series) 8 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Debris trapped between case and inner well

Label #19-2BC24B4-037

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Giant-Rabid Ratman! Story by Peter Stone. Art by Dave Hoover and Richard Bennett. Cover by Richard Bennett and Neal Adams. Joe Majurac, trained from boyhood to be the world's greatest athlete, becomes a superhero after he escapes from his captors. When a were-rat of some kind terrorizes the city, Megalith must enter the sewers to track it down. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.00.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 100D CBCS 9.6 SS

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Rob Liefeld. Direct Edition.

Label #19-27ED9D3-014

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Direct Edition. 1st printing with purple background (the 2nd printing has a gold cover; the 3rd printing has a silver cover). 52-page giant. Cover art by Rob Liefeld.1st appearance of the X-Force (cameo) in The End of the Beginning, script by Fabian Nicieza, plot and art by Rob Liefeld; Shatterstar shows up in the Danger Room and the New Mutants have to help him defeat Mojo's Soldiers; Feral also arrives at the Mansion and Cable helps get Masque off of her back; Agreeing to try Cable's new proactive stance in the mutant struggle, the New Mutants leave X-Mansion behind and officially become X-Force. Part 3 of 3. Final issue of the series; the story continues in X-Force 1. 52 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Robin (1991 Limited Series) 1D CBCS 9.8 Bolland Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-259B411-012

1st printing. Direct Edition. Tim Drake heads to Paris to study under the Tibetan Rahul Lama, then finds himself in a brawl with the Ghost Dragons gang in "Big Bad World." Script by Chuck Dixon, art by Tom Lyle and Bob Smith. Includes a poster of Robin by Neal Adams. Cover by Brian Bolland. See also Batman # 457. Cover price $1.00.

Robin 2 The Joker's Wild (1991 DC) Robin II 1A CBCS 9.8 Lyle

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Dick Giordano Cover

Label #19-2B047C8-087

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The Joker escapes from Arkham Asylum and finds his gang being led by Mister Freeze, as Robin follows a lead in order to get to the Clown Prince of Crime in "The Funniest Thing Happened..." Script by Chuck Dixon, art by Tom Lyle & Bob Smith. Cover price $1.50.

Robin 2 The Joker's Wild (1991 DC) Robin II 1N CBCS 9.2 Maguire Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-2B047C8-083

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Newstand Edition. The Joker escapes from Arkham Asylum and finds his gang being led by Mister Freeze, as Robin follows a lead in order to get to the Clown Prince of Crime in "The Funniest Thing Happened..." Script by Chuck Dixon, art by Tom Lyle & Bob Smith. Cover by Kevin Maguire. Cover price $1.50.

Robin 2 The Joker's Wild (1991 DC) Robin II 2A CBCS 9.8 Lyle

Paper: White

Chris Sprouse Cover.

Label #23-1D95B98-015

The Joker's plot to turn Gotham into a hell of technology-inspired madness continues full steam, and it seems Robin's nothing more than a nuisance for the madman in "Tomorrow a Tragedy." Script by Chuck Dixon, art by Tom Lyle & Bob Smith. Cover price $1.50.

Samuree (1987 1st Series Continuity) 9B CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Label #19-2AC2DFF-027

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Direct Edition painted cover by Kristine Adams. The End of Pain. Story by Peter Stone. Art by Dave Hoover, Brian Garvey, Mark Beachum, and Neal Adams An orphaned American girl raised on an isolated island of Japanese martial arts experts becomes not a samurai or a sensei, but a samuree.  Someone with superhuman powers invades Jerri-Anne's home, but he's actually looking for Samuree. Final issue of the series; followed by Samuree (1993 2nd Series Continuity) #1. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.00.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 26 CBCS 9.2 SS Pratt/ Gaiman

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Verified Signatures: George Pratt and Neil Gaiman (Both on 1ST Page)

Label #21-4630D29-002

Season of Mists, Part 5 of 7. It's time for the Sandman to hand over the keys to Hell...but to whom? Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Kelley Jones and George Pratt. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 28 CBCS 9.4 Signed Pratt/ Gaiman

Paper: White

Verified Signatures: George Pratt and Neil Gaiman (Both on 1ST Page) Direct Edition

Label #21-4630D29-003

Neil Gaiman script with Mike Dringenberg/George Pratt art. Seasons of Mist, part 7 of 7. Cover price $1.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 45 CBCS 7.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-042

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Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - Guest-starring Drax the Destroyer. Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The Silver Surfer and his erstwhile ally Drax the Destroyer confront the mad Titan, Thanos. But, even though these two beings have enough power between the two of them to destroy a small planet, they are as nothing next to the power of Thanos and the Infinity Gems. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 46 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-2D95C71-008

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Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - "...The Soul World!" Featuring the return of Adam Warlock. Guest-starring Drax the Destroyer. Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Utterly defeated by Thanos, the Silver Surfer and Drax the Destroyer awaken in the mysterious Soul World. While, Drax is kept busy by Gamora, the most dangerous woman in the universe, Norrin Radd seeks the council of the master of this realm...the enigmatic Adam Warlock. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 47 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-044

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Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - "Adam Warlock, Protector of Soul World!" Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Adam Warlock confronts Drax the Destroyer. Can the golden hero prevent the brute from destroying his paradise and restore the Silver Surfer to the realm of the living before it's too late? Plus, the Silver Surfer receives an ominous warning from his old foe Mephisto about Thanos' intentions for the universe. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 48 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-045

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Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - "Confronting One's Maker!" Guest-starring Galactus. Warlock and Drax cameos. Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Ever wonder how for years a noble being like the Silver Surfer as the Herald of Galactus could bear the guilt for the deaths of countless worlds. The answer may surprise you in this excellent tale about confronting past sins. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 50A CBCS 9.6 Lim

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27E95DC-099

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Direct Market Edition - 1st printing Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - Special Anniversary Issue. "Deeply Buried Secrets!" Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. In this 50th issue celebration the Silver Surfer fights for his life against a stone golem with all the power and visage of his arch foe Thanos. Plus, learn a dark secret from Norrin Radd's past. By story's end the Surfer plummets toward planet Earth. Broken physically and mentally, will he be able to warn Earth's heroes of the threat Thanos poses to the universe? Story continues in Infinity Gauntlet #1. 48 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 51 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-049

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Infinity Gauntlet Crossover. "Hunger!" Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. As Galactus prepares to feed and restore his full power so that he may confront Thanos and the power of the Infinity Gauntlet, Nova thinks back to a meeting she had with the Silver Surfer (the meeting took place between Silver Surfer (1987-98 2nd Series) #43-44). Norrin Radd teaches Frankie Ray a terrible lesson in what it means to be a Herald of Galactus. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 52 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-050

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Infinity Gauntlet Crossover. "The Hero in Absence!" Guest-starring Firelord, Starfox, Doctor Strange, and Drax the Destroyer. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Story continued from Infinity Gauntlet #1. The Silver Surfer, on the verge of death, crash lands into the Sanctum Sanctorum of Doctor Strange. As the Surfer blacks out he utters simply, "Thanos is coming!" Meanwhile, the easily agitated Drax tries to murder the former Herald of Galactus, Firelord. Story continues in Infinity Gauntlet #2. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 53 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-47253CB-051

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Infinity Gauntlet Crossover. "The Fool on the Throne!" Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Story continued from Infinity Gauntlet #1. In this interlude, the ramifications of Thanos' actions are felt in the Kree Empire. With unrest brewing, a plan is enacted by a secret cabal, and the new Emperor is assassinated by...the Silver Surfer? 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 54 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-054

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Infinity Gauntlet Crossover. "Cages!" Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Story continued from Infinity Gauntlet #2. As the heroes of Earth marshal their forces for the coming battle with Thanos, the Silver Surfer must face the Rage of the Rhino! Story continues in Infinity Gauntlet #3. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 55 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-053

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Infinity Gauntlet Crossover. "Genesis!" Part 1. Guest-starring Adam Warlock and the Heroes of Earth. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Story continued from Infinity Gauntlet #3. The worse has come to past. Even with a force including Thor, Hulk, Doctor Strange, and Captain America, the heroes of Earth were no match for Thanos and the power of the Infinity Gauntlet. The Silver Surfer arrives in time to watch Adam Warlock perish and to become a slave as Thanos becomes the ultimate ruler of the universe. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 57 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-05680DE-017

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Infinity Gauntlet Crossover. "Inquisition!" Guest-starring Adam Warlock and the Heroes of Earth. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Story continued from Infinity Gauntlet #4. Bare witness to the universe shaking aftermath of the events of Infinity Gauntlet #4 The heroes of Earth have finally confronted the Mad Titan, Thanos, and the power of the Infinity Gauntlet. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 58 CBCS 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-056

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Infinity Gauntlet Crossover. Guest-starring the original Defenders (Doctor Strange, Sub-Mariner, and the Hulk). Story by Ron Marz. Art by Todd Smith and Tom Christopher. Cover by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. More secrets from the Silver Surfer's past are revealed. Plus, a guest-appearance by the original Defenders. Story continues in Infinity Gauntlet #5. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 60 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-059

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Infinity Gauntlet Aftermath. "Aftermath!" Guest-starring the Inhumans. Story by Ron Marz. Art and Cover by Ron Lim and Jim Sanders III. Story continued from Infinity Gauntlet #6. In the senses shattering aftermath of the Infinity Gauntlet affair, the Silver Surfer is confronted by an old foe. The genetically engendered killer known as Midnight Sun. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) Annual 4 CBCS 6.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D90B3E-050

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Korvac Quest Part 3. Guardians of the Galaxy. Cover price $2.00.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 7 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-26FACE2-023

Masques: Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Ghost Rider. Story, art and cover by Todd McFarlane. The sinister Hobgoblin has done the unthinkable and corrupted a small child. The Spirit of Vengeance, Ghost Rider, has come to make the macabre villain pay for his crimes, and stuck in the middle of it all is Spider-Man. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 9 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-26FACE2-025

Perceptions: Part 2 of 5. Guest-starring Wolverine. Story, art and cover by Todd McFarlane. A small Canadian town is locked in the grip of fear as a mysterious killer continues to prowl the surrounding woods. Daily Bugle photographer, Peter Parker, is on assignment to shed light on the story. Meanwhile, the feral X-Man, Wolverine, continues to hunt down the mysterious killer. When a group of overzealous hunters stumble upon a slumbering Wendigo, how long before the blood starts to floe? Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 10 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27ED9D3-027

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Perceptions: Part 3 of 5. Guest-starring Wolverine. Story, art and cover by Todd McFarlane. A posse of hunters has attacked the slumbering Wendigo believing him to be the serial murder that stalks the woods. Can Wolverine quell the beast's rage and prevent more bloodshed? Meanwhile, Peter Parker comes across some more clues that may lead to the real killer. NOTE: Due to McFarlane being sick some the inks for this issue were done by Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Scott Williams, and Rick Magyar. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 11 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27ED9D3-028

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Perceptions: Part 4 of 5. Guest-starring Wolverine. Story, art and cover by Todd McFarlane. Spider-Man and Wolverine have combined their efforts to find the murderer who has been terrorizing a small Canadian town. While the feral X-Man works feverishly to save the life of the mortally wounded and wrongly accused Wendigo, Spider-Man and his alter ego, Peter Parker, take on the press and local law. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 12D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-26F983A-012

Direct Edition. Perceptions: Part 5 of 5. Guest-starring Wolverine. Sasquatch and Puck (of Alpha Flight) cameo. Story, art and cover by Todd McFarlane. At last...the killer stands revealed! When Wolverine and the monstrous Wendigo catch up to this baby killer can Spider-Man keep them from crossing the line? More to the point...should he? NOTE: Scott Williams inked 2 pages in this issue. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 14 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27ED9D3-030

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Sub-City: Part 2 of 2. Story, art and cover by Todd McFarlane. It's the conclusion to Spider-Man's brutal showdown with one of his most horrifying foes - Morbius the Living Vampire! What will be the ultimate fate of the citizens of Sub-City? Cover price $1.75.

Stalkers (1990 Marvel) 10 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27ED9D3-042

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A movie studio is under siege, a heavily-armed killer is tracking his victims, and the psychic Stalker must follow the trail through the minds of the dead. Written by Jan Strnad and Mark Verheiden, with art by Mike Parobeck, Jeff Johnson and Chris Ivy. Cover by Val Mayerik. Cover price $1.50.

Stalkers (1990 Marvel) 11 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27ED9D3-043

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This Stalkers unit has a new leader - an escaped murderer with an apparently doctored resume. Written by Jan Strnad and Mark Verheiden, with art and cover by Val Mayerik. Cover price $1.50.

Stalkers (1990 Marvel) 12 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27ED9D3-044

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Final issue forest frolic! The explosive final issue with two showdowns - one with the Chicken Bomber, the other over the animated version of The Last Temptation of Christ. Written by Jan Strnad and Mark Verheiden, with art and cover by Val Mayerik. Cover price $1.50.

Star Trek The Next Generation (1989 2nd Series) 15 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2C71484-036

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Though captives of the Ferengi, Riker and Geordi must try to prevent an insidious plot to gut an entire planet. Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Written by Michael Jan Friedman, with art by Pablo Marcos. Cover by Jerome Moore. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Star Wars Dark Empire (1991) 1A CBCS 9.8 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #21-165C5B1-003

1st printing - Written by Tom Veitch. Art by Cam Kennedy. Cover by Dave Dorman. Six years after Return of the Jedi, the Rebel Alliance has established a New Republic over three-fourths of the galaxy. The surviving Imperial Forces are torn by civil war and harassed by rebel attacks. One of these raids ends in disaster: Luke Skywalker and Lando Calrissian are shot down over the former Imperial City. When news reaches Han Solo and Leia Organa, they rush to the rescue...(along with Wookie Chewbacca and droid C3PO, of course!) But there's something else rushing toward the Imperial City...something that wants Luke. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Terminator The Enemy Within (1991) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #21-408931A-075

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Written by Ian Edginton. Art by Vince Giarrano. Cover by Simon Bisley. Continuing from the Terminator: Secondary Objectives series. Dudley, the half-human/half Terminator must fight impulses that pressure him to eliminate the humans Mary Randall and Astin. With another Terminator still on their trail, the three must decide quickly whom to trust, and how to fight Terminators on both ends of the timeline! Think you've seen all the films? Wait until you see how the 88-model Terminator rebuilds itself from scrap! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Terminator The Enemy Within (1991) 2 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-196

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Written by Ian Edginton. Art by Vince Giarrano. Cover by Simon Bisley. Astin performs surgery on Dudley's terminator half to free him of its control. Or does he? Has Astin let his feeling for Mary make him do something foolish? Mary tries to enjoy a moment's peace, but with C890.L still on their trail, and now heavily armed, it's not really possible. And still more travelers arrive in the present from the future... 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 273 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2595C7E-008

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"Whose House is this Anyway?!" Guest-starring X-Factor and the New Mutants. Story by Chris Claremont. Cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. The halls of Xavier's Institute are becoming very crowed. This very special issue, featuring the talents of an army of the industries best, answers the question "what happens when there too many mutants?" Plus, Lila Cheney arrives with dire news about Professor X! Featuring art by Whilce Portacio, Klaus Janson, John Byrne, Rick Leonardi, Marc Silvestri, Michael Golden, Larry Stroman, Jim Lee, and Scott Williams. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 274 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EE5DAB-012

"Capital Crimes!" Part 1 of 4. Guest-starring Nick Fury and Ka-Zar. Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. It's an epic battle is being waged in the Savage Land and the future of mankind may rest in the hands of...Magneto?! Meanwhile, the X-Men have arrived on the far side of the universe only to have blundered into the trap of an old and dangerous adversary. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 276D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2595C7E-019

Direct Edition. "Double Death!" Part 3 of 4. Guest-starring the Starjammers. Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. Have the X-Men been reunited with their mentor Professor X only to be forced to destroy him? Don't miss the issue with answers to all your questions. Cover price $1.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 283 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-0AD24C4-020

1st full appearance of Bishop. "Bishop's Crossing!" Story by Whilce Portacio and John Byrne. Art by Whilce Portacio and Art Thibert. His name is Bishop and he's arrived here from the future to set the wrong things right. Even if he has to go through the X-Men to do it. Plus, whatever happened to Jean Grey and Emma Frost? Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 283 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #24-181823E-041

1st full appearance of Bishop. "Bishop's Crossing!" Story by Whilce Portacio and John Byrne. Art by Whilce Portacio and Art Thibert. His name is Bishop and he's arrived here from the future to set the wrong things right. Even if he has to go through the X-Men to do it. Plus, whatever happened to Jean Grey and Emma Frost? Cover price $1.00.

What If (1989 2nd Series) 27 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-25971B9-019

Cover pencils by Gavin Curtis, inks by Sam de la Rosa. What if the Sub-Mariner Had Joined the Fantastic Four, script by Ron Marz, pencils by Gavin Curtis, inks by Sam de la Rosa; Namor joins the FF after the Torch finds him. Guest starring Doctor Doom. Cameos by the Hulk and Nick Fury. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 37 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2738DCA-004

Blood, Sand and Claws: Part 3 of 3 - Guest-starring Puck. "Fall Back and Spring Forward!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. Wolverine and Puck settle the score with Lady Deathstrike back in the present. Meanwhile, the cyborg villain Donald Pierce puts the finishing touches on his latest weapon against his hated enemy, Wolverine. 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.75.