Auctions: comic books 1980-1989, graded by CGC

Batman (1940) Annual 9 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4424679011

Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan (layouts), painted by John Totleben. "First Face: The Child Childhood's End", script by Mike Barr, art by Jerry Ordway; Batman recalls his painful childhood when the parents of a young boy that Bruce Wayne knows are killed by the getaway car of a botched bank robbery. "Second Face: The Avenger Innocent Blood!", script by Mike Barr, art by Alex Nino; A group of ordinary bank robbers assume the guise of the Black Heart Liberation Army, a counter-revolutionary organization, in order to mislead the police; Batman steps in. "Third Face: The Detective Death by Double Fault!", script by Mike Barr, pencils by Dan Jurgens, inks by Dick Giordano; Bruce Wayne is invited to a dinner party by a friend who he hasn't heard from in 10 years; A mystery ensues. "Fourth Face: The Man Perspectives!", script by Mike Barr, art by Paul Smith; Batman rescues some children from a burning hospital but takes a bullet in the process. 84 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.25.

Batman Movie (1989) 1A CGC 9.8 Direct

Paper: White

Prestige Format

Label #4216735014

Deluxe Format. Written by Dennis O'Neil, with art by Jerry Ordway. This prestige format one-shot is an adaptation of Tim Burton's 1989 Batman feature film, which starred Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne/Batman, Jack Nicholson as The Joker, Kim Basinger as Vicky Vale, and Michael Gough as Alfred. Cover price $4.95.

Batman Movie (1989) 1B.N CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4445371006

Newsstand Edition. Standard Format. Story by Denny O'Neil. Art by Jerry Ordway. Adaptation of Tim Burton's 1989 Batman feature film. Cover price $2.50.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 1-1ST CGC 9.8 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4456509005

1st printing. NOTE: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th printings of #1 are labeled as such on the inside cover. Cover by Frank Miller. "The Dark Knight Returns," script and pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Set 20 years in the future, this story finds that in the absence of superheroes, criminals have run amok, and a gang called the Mutants are terrorizing Gotham City; Bruce Wayne has been retired from super-heroing for 10 years following the death of Jason Todd, the second Robin; Despite Wayne's funding of the rehabilitation of Harvey Dent (Two-Face), Dent returns to being a super-villain; Bruce, overcome with the grief over what Gotham has become, dons the Batman costume again and captures Dent. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 1-1ST CGC 9.6 SS Miller 1st Printing

Paper: White

Signed by Frank Miller on 6/30/18

Label #1597505003

1st printing. NOTE: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th printings of #1 are labeled as such on the inside cover. Cover by Frank Miller. "The Dark Knight Returns," script and pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Set 20 years in the future, this story finds that in the absence of superheroes, criminals have run amok, and a gang called the Mutants are terrorizing Gotham City; Bruce Wayne has been retired from super-heroing for 10 years following the death of Jason Todd, the second Robin; Despite Wayne's funding of the rehabilitation of Harvey Dent (Two-Face), Dent returns to being a super-villain; Bruce, overcome with the grief over what Gotham has become, dons the Batman costume again and captures Dent. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 1-1ST CGC 9.4 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4263315010

1st printing. NOTE: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th printings of #1 are labeled as such on the inside cover. Cover by Frank Miller. "The Dark Knight Returns," script and pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Set 20 years in the future, this story finds that in the absence of superheroes, criminals have run amok, and a gang called the Mutants are terrorizing Gotham City; Bruce Wayne has been retired from super-heroing for 10 years following the death of Jason Todd, the second Robin; Despite Wayne's funding of the rehabilitation of Harvey Dent (Two-Face), Dent returns to being a super-villain; Bruce, overcome with the grief over what Gotham has become, dons the Batman costume again and captures Dent. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 1-3RD CGC 9.8 SS Janson/ Miller 3rd Printing

Paper: White

Signed by Klaus Janson and Frank Miller on 9/3/16

Label #1323178010

3rd printing; Frank Miller script and art. NOTE: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th printings of #1 are labeled as such on the inside cover. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 2-2ND CGC 9.8 SS Miller Miller Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Signed by Frank Miller on 6/30/18 Second Printing

Label #1597505011

2nd printing; Frank Miller script and art. NOTE: 3rd printings of #2 are labeled as such on the inside cover. 2nd printings don't have almost matching gray backgrounds on inside covers and first page--the inside covers are a good bit darker. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 4-1ST CGC 9.8 SS Miller Miller Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Signed by Frank Miller on 6/30/18

Label #1597505028

1st printing. NOTE: 2nd printings are labeled as such on the inside cover. Cover by Frank Miller. "The Dark Knight Falls," script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Russia launches a nuclear warhead called Coldbringer in response to Superman's presence in Corto Maltese; Superman diverts the missile to an uninhabited desert area; The warhead was designed to disrupt electronics and communications and throw dust and debris into the atmosphere; Deprived of sunlight, Superman nearly dies; Gotham descends into chaos; Some citizens, including Jim Gordon, pull together to fight the fires and retain some semblance of civilization until the power is restored; Batman battles the Joker and the police; The U.S. government sends Superman to take the Dark Knight down; Oliver Queen, the former Green Arrow, prepares Batman for his ultimate battle. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Killing Joke (1988) 1-1ST CGC 9.8 SS Bolland Bolland Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Signed by Brian Bolland on 4/1/21

Label #2504933012

1st Printing. Batman matches wits with his arch nemesis The Joker in this critically acclaimed, prestige format one-shot. He also laughs at one of his jokes. The book is infamous for the scene in which The Joker shoots and cripples Barbara Gordon, effectively ending her crime fighting career as Batgirl. Written by Alan Moore, with art by Brian Bolland. 52 pages, full color. NOTE: 1st Printing, title is printed in lime green embossed ink. All others are later printings. Cover price $3.50.

Batman The Killing Joke (1988) 1-1ST CGC 9.8 Bolland Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #0277036006

1st Printing. Batman matches wits with his arch nemesis The Joker in this critically acclaimed, prestige format one-shot. He also laughs at one of his jokes. The book is infamous for the scene in which The Joker shoots and cripples Barbara Gordon, effectively ending her crime fighting career as Batgirl. Written by Alan Moore, with art by Brian Bolland. 52 pages, full color. NOTE: 1st Printing, title is printed in lime green embossed ink. All others are later printings. Cover price $3.50.

Batman The Killing Joke (1988) 1-1ST CGC 9.6 Bolland Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case

Label #2114268011

1st Printing. Batman matches wits with his arch nemesis The Joker in this critically acclaimed, prestige format one-shot. He also laughs at one of his jokes. The book is infamous for the scene in which The Joker shoots and cripples Barbara Gordon, effectively ending her crime fighting career as Batgirl. Written by Alan Moore, with art by Brian Bolland. 52 pages, full color. NOTE: 1st Printing, title is printed in lime green embossed ink. All others are later printings. Cover price $3.50.

Bizarre Adventures (1981 Magazine) 33 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4261952008

Fright. Draculas origin story, written by Steve Perry, with art by Swamp Things Steve Bissette and John Totleben; also, Tales of the Zombie, written by Doug Moench, with art by Dave Simons; Vault of Evil, written by Bruce Jones, with art by Bob Hall; Haunt of Horror by Marc DeMatteis and Geof Isherwood; and Bucky Bizarre, written by Steve Skeates, with art by Steve Smallwood. Cover by Michael Sullivan. Black and white; 68 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Blip (1983 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4317884004

Direct Edition. 1st Appearance of Donkey Kong and Mario Bros. in comics. Edited by Joe Claro. New from Marvel Comics, THE video game magazine to help you become a better gamer. This issue features tips on how to beat CENTIPEDE and MISSILE COMMAND! Cover price $1.00.

Blue Beetle (1986 DC 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4451008015

Scientist and entrepreneur Ted Kord, a.k.a. the Blue Beetle, has a rematch with Firefist, the Incendiary Man, in "Out From The Ashes!" Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Len Wein, pencils by Paris Cullins, inks by Bruce Patterson. Cullins/Patterson cover. Cover price $0.75.

Blue Beetle (1986 DC 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4168525025

Scientist and entrepreneur Ted Kord, a.k.a. the Blue Beetle, has a rematch with Firefist, the Incendiary Man, in "Out From The Ashes!" Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Len Wein, pencils by Paris Cullins, inks by Bruce Patterson. Cullins/Patterson cover. Cover price $0.75.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 200 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4451008016

64-page giant. Cover by Jim Aparo. Final issue of the series-1st Appearance of Katana, 1st appearance of Geo-Force, and 1st appearance of Halo. The Golden Age Batman stars in "Smell of Brimstone, Stench of Death!", script by Mike Barr, pencils by Dave Gibbons, inks by Dave Gibbons (1-3, 20-40) and Gary Martin (4-19); The story explains how 2 different personas for Brimstone exist: Both aware somehow of each others' existences on a spiritual level; In 1955, on Earth-2, Brimstone's defeated by Batman and sent to prison, but later transfers his 'spiritual' essence to his doppelganger on Earth-1 in 1983 to restart his criminal empire; He learns of a Batman on this world, but is also defeated here by him; When his essence returns to its own body, it is a vegetable by this time, trapping him there for the rest of his natural life, while his 'good' Earth-1 counterpart is unaware of what happened. The contemporary Batman stars in "Hell on Earth!", script by Barr, art by Gibbons. Back-up story: 1st appearance of Batman and the Outsiders in a 16-page sneak preview, script by Barr, art by Jim Aparo. One-page Bat-Mite strip by Stephen DeStefano. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 273 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4367423014

"Cap and the Howlers Together Again!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Nick Fury. Script by David Anthony Kraft. Pencils by Mike Zeck. Inks by John Beatty. Cover by Mike Zeck. Captain America is attending a reunion of the WWII era Howling Commandos, when suddenly agents of Hydra attack -- and kidnap General Sam Sawyer! Cap, Nick Fury, Dum Dum Dugan, and Gabe Jones follow Hydra's trail to Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota...where the next battle against Hydra commences! Has Baron von Strucker come back from the dead to lead Hydra? 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 333D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4294351015

Direct Edition. Super Patriot (John Walker) becomes new Captain America. "The Replacement" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Tom Morgan and Dave Hunt. Cover by Mike Zeck and Bob McLeod. The Commission is shocked by Steve Rogers' resignation and immediately begins a search for a new Captain America. Commission member Val Cooper has an idea: how about the Super-Patriot? John Walker accepts and becomes the next Captain America! (Note: Stan Lee is depicted on the left side of the cover.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Catwoman (1989 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4451008020

"Metamophosis!" Written by Mindy Newell. Art by J.J. Birch. Her story began in the pages of Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli's instant classic, BATMAN: YEAR ONE...and it continues here, in the CATWOMAN mini-series. When young Selina Kyle is assaulted by a criminal associate, she learns how to defend herself. And, she learns that murder comes easy to her. She learns that she is destined to be the Catwoman. The events that reshaped the life of Selina Kyle and her criminal alter ego the Catwoman are told here in shocking detail. 32 pages, FC. Suggested for Mature Readers. Cover price $1.50.

Cherry Poptart (1982 Last Gasp/Kitchen Sink) #3, 1st Printing CGC 9.6 SS

Paper: White

Larry Welz Authenticated Autograph

Label #4446363005

1st Printing. 1986. ($2.50 cover price). Larry Welz story, cover and art. Stories include Rambo and Indiana Jones parodies. 7" x 9 7/8", b&w, 44 pages. Adults Only. Cover price $2.50.

Concrete (1987) 7 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0936279014

Story and art by Paul Chadwick. One morning Concrete wakens to discover that all is not well--he has two mysterious knobs growing from his forehead! At first there are some amusing attempts to disguise his condition from the public, but when Concrete's bumps turn into horns Larry and Maureen take drastic action--forcing Concrete to starve himself. The situation worsens and Senator Douglas is called in when reporter Tawny Hill (last seen in issue #2) makes a surprise visit. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

Crossfire (1984 Eclipse) 12 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4420068001

When a Marilyn Monroe impersonator disappears, Crossfire investigates in "The 24th Annual Death of Marilyn Monroe." Script by Mark Evanier and art by Dan Spiegle. Dave Stevens cover. Cover price $1.50.

Crow (1989 Caliber) 2-1ST CGC 9.6 1st Printing

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4451743012

1st Printing dated March 1989. Book Two: Fear. Story, art and cover by James O'Barr. The first Crow miniseries, introducing the deathless spirit of vengeance. The Crow continues his methodical campaign of bloody revenge against the street gang that murdered him. 36 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $1.95.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 168N CGC 9.6 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4414758002

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. First appearance of Elektra in Elektra, script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; Matt is after an international criminal being protected by Eric Slaughter when he runs across his college sweetheart turned bounty hunter; this story, by the way, is a reworking of a couple of classic Spirit stories by Will Eisner, Sand Serif and Bring in Sand Serif (1950). 36 pgs. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 170 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0215719006

Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. The Kingpin Must Die, script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Kingpin, retired in Japan, sends his wife to New York to hire Nelson and Murdock so he can turn states evidence against the East Coast crime bosses; Vanessa is captured by the mob so they can lure Kingpin back to New York so they can kill him; Daredevil gets in the way and has a confrontation with Bullseye. 32 pgs. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 181D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4463719025

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. Last Hand, script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; Bullseye breaks out of prison; Elektra hunts down Foggy and is about to kill him until she recognizes him as Matt's buddy from college; Bullseye fights Elektra and kills her with her own sai; DD goes after Bullseye and ends up dropping him from a great height, breaking every bone in his body; Kingpin appearance; story narrated by Bullseye; story dedicated to the memory of Wally Wood 1927-1981. Full page pin-up ad for Marvel Fanfare, art by Michael Golden. Statement of Ownership average # of copies in preceding 12 months: 276,812 Cover price $1.00.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 182D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4185114010

Direct Edition. "She's Alive" Written by Frank Miller. Pencils by Frank Miller (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art). Inks by Klaus Janson. Cover pencils by Frank Miller with inks by Klaus Janson. Severely distraught with grief, Matt begins to believe that Elektra is really alive and proceeds to dig her up; Punisher escapes from prison; brief appearances by the Kingpin and the Punisher. Cover price $0.60.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 191 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4185114018

Cover art by Frank Miller. Roulette, script and pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Terry Austin; the infamous "Russian Roulette" story where DD plays the deadly game with a hospitalized Bullseye. This is the last issue of Frank Miller's original run on Daredevil. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 200 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4185114019

Cover pencils by John Byrne, inks by Terry Austin. Redemption, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by William Johnson, inks by Danny Bulanadi; Daredevil and Bullseye have a final showdown in the ring where Matt's father fought; story reveals that Jack Murdock wrestled as The Red Devil with a mask similar to DD's (last Bullseye in Daredevil until issue #284). 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 254D CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4431690006

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Al Williamson. First appearance of Typhoid Mary in Typhoid!, script by Ann Nocenti, pencils by John Romita Jr., inks by Al Williamson; Typhoid Mary blows into town and starts robbing the Kingpin's operations; Thinking he has finally found a way to get to Daredevil, Kingpin offers Typhoid a million dollars if she can make DD fall in love with her and then crush him; Matt meets Mary. 32 pgs. Cover price $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Daredevil Love and War GN (1986 Marvel Graphic Novel) 1-1ST CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4429293003

Marvel Graphic Novel Volume 24 - 1st printing.

Written by Frank Miller. Art and cover by Bill Sienkiewicz.

Daredevil vs. Kingpin! A groundbreaking graphic novel that is essentially a Kingpin graphic novel (according to Miller himself) that pits Fisk against Daredevil with the live of Vanessa (Fisk's wife) hanging in the balance. Sienkiewicz's impressionistic painted art stunned comic readers of the 80s and remains vibrant even to this day. Miller's story, part psychological drama, part action thriller, is one of his best.

Softcover, 64 pages, 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, full color.

Cover price $6.95.

Dazzler (1981) 25 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0230084003

The Jagged Edge - Written by Steven Grant. Art by M.D. Bright (as Marc Bright) and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Frank Springer. Characters in this issue: Dazzler; Karl Fredericks (introduction); Harry S. Osgood; Lance Steele; Sidney. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.60.

Dazzler (1981) 33D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4451008018

Direct Edition. Painted cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz. Chiller!, script by Mike Carlin, pencils by Mark Bright, inks by Vince Colletta; Ali lands a job in a music video that bears an uncanny resemblance to Michael Jackson's Thriller. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Dazzler The Movie GN (1984 Marvel Graphic Novel) 1-1ST CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4429293001

Marvel Graphic Novel Volume 12

1st printing.

Written by Jim Shooter. Art by Frank Springer and Vince Colletta. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz.

Alison Blaire is a world famous pop star! Her adoring fans love her. She is also Dazzler, a mutant super hero with the uncanny ability to turn sound into light. There are many who hate and fear mutants. This is the story of what happens when Alison's two worlds collide.

Featuring appearances by the Uncanny X-Men (Storm, Colossus, Nightcrawler, Wolverine, and Cyclops).

Softcover, 64 pages, 8 -in. x 11-in., full color.

Cover price $6.95.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 26D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1256686004

Direct Edition. Superman & Green Lantern story. 1st appearance of the New Teen Titans in preview story, featuring art by George Perez & Dick Giordano. 1st appearance of Raven, Cyborg, & Starfire. Marv Wolfman story. Jim Starlin cover. Jim Starlin and Steve Mitchell art. Cover price $0.50.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 27N CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition

Label #4332325004

Newsstand Edition. Superman and Manhunter from Mars star in "The Key That Unlocked Chaos!" First appearance of Mongul. Written by Len Wein, with art by Jim Starlin, Dick Giordano and Frank McLaughlin. Characters: Superman; Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz, Manhunter from Mars]; Mongul (intro, villain); Steve Lombard; Jimmy Olsen; Lois Lane; The Warzoon (aliens, flashback); The Largas (aliens, flashback); green kryptonite. Plus: "Whatever Happened to Congorilla?" Written by Bob Rozakis, with art by Romeo Tanghal and Frank Chiaramonte. Characters: Congo Bill; Congorilla; Golden Gorilla; Janu; Mose; K'Bani (villain); Fred Cantrell (villain). Cover by Jim Starlin. Cover price $0.50.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 87 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4351541022

Crisis on Infinite Earths cross-over. Zapped by an alien ray, Superman hops dimensions and teams up with Superboy-Prime to battle Polarians on Earth-Prime in the 24-page "Year of the Comet." Continued in Adventures of Superman (1939) #414. Script by Elliot S! Maggin, art by Curt Swan & Al Williamson. Plus: the 16-page "Origin of Superboy-Prime" by Maggin, Swan & Williamson. Cover by Eduardo Barreto. Cover price $1.25.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 87 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4424337006

Crisis on Infinite Earths cross-over. Zapped by an alien ray, Superman hops dimensions and teams up with Superboy-Prime to battle Polarians on Earth-Prime in the 24-page "Year of the Comet." Continued in Adventures of Superman (1939) #414. Script by Elliot S! Maggin, art by Curt Swan & Al Williamson. Plus: the 16-page "Origin of Superboy-Prime" by Maggin, Swan & Williamson. Cover by Eduardo Barreto. Cover price $1.25.

DC Spotlight (1985) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2005867001

Wraparound Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. In DC Spotlight, you can read about where DC's been, what books are coming out now, and what's in store for the future! Contents: Introduction by Dick Giordano; article on Crisis on Infinite Earths, with comments from Marv Wolfman and Dick Giordano; article by Len Wein on Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe; article on the graphic novel program, with comments from Dick Giordano, Julie Schwartz and Keith Giffen; article on DC Challenge, with comments from Mark Evanier, Len Wein, Mike W. Barr, Dave Gibbons, Chuck Patton, Gene Colan and Bob Greenberger; article by Andrew Helfer on the mini-series MASK; article by Don McGregor on the mini-series Nathaniel Dusk; article by Mike W. Barr on The Outsiders; article by Michael L. Fleisher on Hex; article on Legion of Super-Heroes and The New Teen Titans, with comments from Paul Levitz and Marv Wolfman; article on Swamp Thing, with comments from Alan Moore; article on The Omega Men, with comments from Alan Gold; article on Firestorm, with comments from Gerry Conway; article on Blue Devil; article on Green Lantern; article on Amethyst, with comments from Karen Berger; article by Andrew Helfer on Super Powers; article on Dark Knight Returns, with comments from Frank Miller; article on Aquaman, with comments from Neal Pozner; article on Watchmen, with comments from Alan Moore; and "A Capsule History of DC Comics." 32 pages, full color.

DC Spotlight (1985) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #1448258005

Wraparound Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. In DC Spotlight, you can read about where DC's been, what books are coming out now, and what's in store for the future! Contents: Introduction by Dick Giordano; article on Crisis on Infinite Earths, with comments from Marv Wolfman and Dick Giordano; article by Len Wein on Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe; article on the graphic novel program, with comments from Dick Giordano, Julie Schwartz and Keith Giffen; article on DC Challenge, with comments from Mark Evanier, Len Wein, Mike W. Barr, Dave Gibbons, Chuck Patton, Gene Colan and Bob Greenberger; article by Andrew Helfer on the mini-series MASK; article by Don McGregor on the mini-series Nathaniel Dusk; article by Mike W. Barr on The Outsiders; article by Michael L. Fleisher on Hex; article on Legion of Super-Heroes and The New Teen Titans, with comments from Paul Levitz and Marv Wolfman; article on Swamp Thing, with comments from Alan Moore; article on The Omega Men, with comments from Alan Gold; article on Firestorm, with comments from Gerry Conway; article on Blue Devil; article on Green Lantern; article on Amethyst, with comments from Karen Berger; article by Andrew Helfer on Super Powers; article on Dark Knight Returns, with comments from Frank Miller; article on Aquaman, with comments from Neal Pozner; article on Watchmen, with comments from Alan Moore; and "A Capsule History of DC Comics." 32 pages, full color.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 569 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4350322007

When the Joker catches wind that Catwoman is now working with Batman and Robin, he decides to do the logical thing and 'rehabilitate' her in "Catch as Catscan." Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Mike W. Barr, art & cover by Alan Davis & Paul Neary. Cover price $0.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 585 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4349941003

Cover art by Jerry Bingham. The Ratcatcher starring Batman, script by John Wagner and Alan Grant, pencils by Norm Breyfogle, inks by Ricardo Villagran; Batman faces the Ratcatcher, who infests the sewer where Batman is with rats. 32 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Detective Comics Oreo Cookie Giveaway (1984) 27 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Reprint

Label #1618534083

Oreo Cookie promotional comic from 1984. Reprints Batman cover and story from Detective #27, plus Robin origin from Detective #38, and first Joker appearance from Batman #1. 32-pages, all newsprint, full-color standard comic book size.

Elementals (1989 2nd Series Comico) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4004007024

The Reverend Jeremy Skagg initiates his media war against the Elementals as they get on board the Flying Dutchman and help the wizard Ambrose battle with the sorceress Demeter, in "Off to See the Wizard." Script by Bill Willingham and art by Mike Leeke & Mike Chen. Wraparound cover. Cover price $1.95.

Ewoks (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4421066016

"Rites of Power!" Story by David Manak. Art by Warren Kremer. When the Ewok village comes under attack by a band of warriors only Princess Kneesaa may hold the key to victory. FC, 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 232 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3881752007

"Back to the Basics!" Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. A new era begins for the Fantastic Four as John Byrne starts his 5-year stint as writer and artist for the series. However, the new era kicks off with an old villain...Diablo! The Master of Alchemy cooks up four creatures of earth, wind, water, and fire to battle the FF! Cameo appearances by Doctor Strange and Frankie Raye. (Notes: John Byrne inks this issue under the pseudonym (or anagram) Bjorn Heyn. Diablo appears next in Iron Man 159.) 32 pages Cover price $0.50.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 238 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #3798130004

"The Lady Is For Burning!" Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin featuring Doctor Doom (who does not appear inside). In an amazing sequence of events from her past to the present, Frankie Raye has become another Human Torch! A bizarre chemical accident while working with her father (aka Professor Phineas Horton, creator of the original android Human Torch) several years ago sparked the incredible transformation! Does the Fantastic Four have a new member now? Origin of Frankie Raye. Back up story: "The More Things Change" Script and Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Terry Austin. Reed believes that he has finally developed a machine that will cure Ben of being the Thing. But does Ben want to revert back to being a normal man? He's not so sure. First 60¢ issue. (Note: This issue includes a full-page pin-up of the Invisible Girl by John Byrne.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Fantasy Masterpieces (1979 2nd Series) 4 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4467531002

Reprints Silver Surfer (1969 1st Series) #4. "The Good, the Bad, and the Uncanny!" Written by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Sal Buscema. Guest-starring Thor. When the Silver Surfer ventures to fabled Asgard, home of the Norse Gods, a misunderstanding sets the Sentinel of the Spaceways against the mighty God of Thunder. It's the Power Cosmic vs. godly might. It's Thor vs. the Silver Surfer in a battle that will truly shake the heavens! Cover price $0.75.

Flaming Carrot Comics (1984 AV/Dark Horse) 16 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3939729004

Cover art by Bob Burden. I Cloned Hitler's Feet!, script and art by Bob Burden; In a flashback, the Mystery Men battle clones of Hitler's Feet. Chronicling the hilarious adventures of Bob Burden's post-Dada, neo-surrealist super-hero. Versus the Termite Men starring Power Man, script by Herm Bolstein, art by John Celardo. 36 pgs. $1.70. Cover price $2.00.