Auctions: comic books 1989

3-D Zone (1986) 16A CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4651642001

#16 Space Vixens. Dave Stevens story and art. Bruce Jones script. Originally distributed with 3-D glasses bound in; check individual item notes to see if they are still present. Cover price $2.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 312 VF 8.0

Direct Edition. "The Goblin War!" Inferno crossover. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 47. With his family in danger, the Green Goblin rides again! Oh my, does Harry know what he's doing by challenging the might of the Hobgoblin? In the skies above the Osborn Chemical Company, the pumpkin bombs fly as the goblins clash! And naturally your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is caught in the middle! Meanwhile the effects of Inferno begin affecting Dr. Curt Connors. Uh-oh, could an appearance from the Lethal Lizard be in the near future? Yesss! Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man 147. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Liz Osborn, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Note: Harry Osborn dons the garb of the Green Goblin for the first time since Amazing Spider-Man 180.) 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 313 VF/NM 9.0

Direct Edition. "Slithereens" Inferno crossover. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 48. Amid the rage of Inferno, Peter and Mary Jane rush to Queens to check on Aunt May! Fortunately she is okay. But back at Empire State University, Dr. Curt Connors is definitely not okay. In fact he has become the Lethal Lizard again! When Martha Connors and her son Billy stop by the ESU lab to check on Curt's welfare, the Lizard strikes! If the web-slinger can reach campus in time, he may be able to save Martha and Billy! But as far as saving the Lizard...sadly that time has long since past. Cameo appearance by Jonathon Caesar. (Note: The Lizard appears next in the first issue of the Spider-Man (1990) series.) 36 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 314 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4619819022

Direct Edition. "Down and Out in Forest Hills" Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. In a cold-blooded move from his prison cell, Jonathon Caesar evicts Peter and Mary Jane from their Bedford Towers condo just in time for Christmas! And now the Parkers have to find a new place to live ASAP! One option is to move back in with Aunt May in Forest Hills! However the famous American novelist Thomas Wolfe once said: "You can't go back home again." Where will the Amazing Spider-Man and his wife decide to live? A heartwarming story. Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Kristy Watson, and Flash Thompson. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from Topps comics publisher Charles Novinskie.) 36 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 315 VF+ 8.5

Direct Edition. "A Matter of Life and Debt!" Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Life is full of challenges and on this day Peter Parker and his web-spinning alter-ego face three! The first, Hydro-Man attempts a payday robbery! But the Spectacular Spider-Man stops the heist! The second, Nathan Lubensky steals money from Aunt May to pay his gambling debts! However, Peter quickly shuts down his operation! And the fateful third...Venom escapes from the Vault! Wow, this challenge will be more difficult and more deadly starting next issue! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Kristy Watson. (Notes: Venom previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man 300.) The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 451,930; average paid circulation 271,100. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 316 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4657040014

Direct Edition. "Dead Meat" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Venom is back in New York City! And the deranged Eddie Brock is looking to kill Peter Parker or Spider-Man with extreme prejudice! However, first the psychotic symbiote has to find where the Parkers are living! At the web-slinger's former Bedford Towers residence, Venom runs into and then runs roughshod over the Black Cat! But Felicia doesn't know where the wall-crawler is either! Later on Peter learns that his worst nightmare has returned and his family is in grave danger. Spider-Man can't wait for Venom to make the first move. The web-slinger must attack! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Glory Grant, and Eduardo Lobo. (Note: This two-part story was reprinted in 1990 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man vs. Venom.) 36 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 316 VF+ 8.5

Direct Edition. "Dead Meat" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Venom is back in New York City! And the deranged Eddie Brock is looking to kill Peter Parker or Spider-Man with extreme prejudice! However, first the psychotic symbiote has to find where the Parkers are living! At the web-slinger's former Bedford Towers residence, Venom runs into and then runs roughshod over the Black Cat! But Felicia doesn't know where the wall-crawler is either! Later on Peter learns that his worst nightmare has returned and his family is in grave danger. Spider-Man can't wait for Venom to make the first move. The web-slinger must attack! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Glory Grant, and Eduardo Lobo. (Note: This two-part story was reprinted in 1990 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man vs. Venom.) 36 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 318 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4610966005

Direct Edition. "Sting Your Partner!" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. With new armament from Justin Hammer, the sinister Scorpion is back in business! But before Mac Gargan can resume his personal agenda, he has to do a job for Mr. Hammer! Fortunately, it's a fairly simple one: kidnap an army general from the Brooklyn National Guard Armory and hand him over to Hammer Industries! However, both Lance Bannon and the wondrous wall-crawler are also at the armory taking pictures for the Daily Bugle! When the Scorpion hears the name of the hated J. Jonah Jameson, he decides to go off-script! And he will regret that decision...post-haste! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, and the Chameleon. (Note: The Scorpion previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man Annual 18.) 36 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 323 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1654578-020

Direct Edition. "Assault Rivals!" The Assassin Nation Plot Part 4 of 6. Guest-starring Captain America, Silver Sable, and Solo. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. The Symkarian government is in a state of crisis after its prime minister was murdered last issue! And Silver Sable thinks the cold-blooded killer is linked somehow to the United States! To quell the growing anti-American sentiment, the star-spangled avenger parachutes into the royal palace! Awesome! The wall-crawler's overseas caper just went big time with the addition of Captain America! After a meeting of the minds; Cap, Sable, and Spider-Man rush to the Symkaria-Latveria border to attack Ultimatum's mountain hideaway! With help from the mercenary called Solo, the three heroes upset Ultimatum! But are they any closer to finding the prime minister's killer? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Aunt May. (Note: Solo previously appeared in Web of Spider-Man 19.) 36 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Batman (1940) 429 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4584084021

First printing. Direct Edition. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 4 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Batman and Superman talk to CIA agent Ralph Bundy about the Joker's diplomatic status; The agent tries to get Batman to leave the Joker alone; Batman goes to the Joker's hotel room; The Joker confirms that he killed Jason; The Joker pulls a gun, but Batman is already gone; At the UN the Joker tries to poison the audience; Fortunately, Superman sucks up all the poison and flies out of the room to release it; The Joker activates bombs; Batman pursues him. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 439 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4659540009

Cover art by George Perez. "Batman Year 3 (Part 4 of 4): Resolutions," script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Pat Broderick, inks by Michael Bair; Boss Zucco gets killed, and suddenly the criminals of Gotham are falling over one another to get hold of a book he kept uncovering their secrets; Batman and Nightwing trace the book to a hiding place in the orphanage where Zucco and Dick Grayson spent part of their childhoods; The relationship between Batman and Nightwing starts to heal; The Post-Crisis origin of Robin (Dick Grayson) in flashback. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Batman (1940) 439 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4659540010

Cover art by George Perez. "Batman Year 3 (Part 4 of 4): Resolutions," script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Pat Broderick, inks by Michael Bair; Boss Zucco gets killed, and suddenly the criminals of Gotham are falling over one another to get hold of a book he kept uncovering their secrets; Batman and Nightwing trace the book to a hiding place in the orphanage where Zucco and Dick Grayson spent part of their childhoods; The relationship between Batman and Nightwing starts to heal; The Post-Crisis origin of Robin (Dick Grayson) in flashback. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Cheval Noir (1989 Dark Horse) 1 VF 8.0

Cover by Dave Stevens. This elegant new anthology will feature the best work by the best cartoonists the world over! In this special 64-page, perfect-bound first issue: A beautiful Dave Steven's cover, Phillipe Druillet's The Lone Sloane, Adele and the Beast by Jacques Tardi, Angel Fusion by Kato and Goto, and stories by a host of other renowned creators, including Schuiten and Peeters, Andreas, and Cossu. 64 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $3.50.

Dark Horse Presents (1986) 34 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #1301745015

Cover by Chris Warner. This issue of Dark Horse's premier title features the fantastic climax of Book Two of Leopoldo Duranona's Race of Scorpions, the final episode of the current adventures of Michael Kraiger's radioactive misfit, The Zone, and a special Aliens story by Chris Warner and Randy Stradley that will kick off one of Dark Horse's most exciting projects! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

Doom Patrol (1987 2nd Series) 26 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4644512022

Cover by Simon Bisley. Written by Grant Morrison. Art by Richard Case and John Nyberg. Nowhere Man; The superhero Sunburst confronts a strange sleeping supervillain; But as they battle, a strange cloud kidnaps a girl--setting into motion events that lead to the formation of a new gang! 36 pages, full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Freddy Krueger's A Nightmare on Elm Street (1989) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4521768015

"Dreamstalker." Script by Steve Gerber, breakdowns by Rich Buckler (pages 1-23) and Tony DeZuniga (pages 24-44), finished art by Alfredo Alcala. Story continues next issue. Joe Jusko cover. Cover price $2.25.

Get Lost (1987 Vol 2) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609514013

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 85 VF- 7.5

Direct Edition. In "SFX," Storm Shadow and Jinx fight a running battle with Zartan. Characters: FEATURE: Storm Shadow; Jinx; VILLAINS: Zartan; Ninjas. Note: This is a "silent" issue as it has no text with lettering credits being for sound effects only. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Paul Ryan and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Paul Ryan and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

Hepcats (1989 Double Diamond) 1 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #23-093BEFB-002

First printing (2nd printings exist). Cover art by Martin Wagner. Part I Joey Gunther, script and art by Martin Wagner; Joey daydreams in class, then meets up with roommate Gunther to play pool. First appearance of Joey and Gunther in the comic book. Based on the comic strip that appeared in The Daily Texan, the student newspaper at The University of Texas at Austin. 32 pgs. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Huntress (1989 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4630917006

Direct Edition. She stalks the animals who prey on the innocent. She's the new Huntress, a woman for whom all semblance of a normal life ended when she was young. She was kidnapped when she was a child. Her family was murdered by criminals when she was in college. Both events hardened her heart and darkened her outlook. Who is Helena Bertinelli, the woman behind the mask of this all-new version of one of DC's most popular heroines? The story comes together here in THE HUNTRESS #1 as we begin to pierce the deadly "Code of Silence" that surrounds her and the terrible tragedies that have reshaped and redefined her life. Written by Joey Cavalieri, with pencils by Joe Staton and full craft-tint inks by Bruce Patterson. Cover by Staton and Patterson. Note: First appearance of third Huntress (Helena Bertinelli). Cover price $1.00.

Huntress (1989 1st Series) 1N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4659539008

Newsstand Edition. She stalks the animals who prey on the innocent. She's the new Huntress, a woman for whom all semblance of a normal life ended when she was young. She was kidnapped when she was a child. Her family was murdered by criminals when she was in college. Both events hardened her heart and darkened her outlook. Who is Helena Bertinelli, the woman behind the mask of this all-new version of one of DC's most popular heroines? The story comes together here in THE HUNTRESS #1 as we begin to pierce the deadly "Code of Silence" that surrounds her and the terrible tragedies that have reshaped and redefined her life. Written by Joey Cavalieri, with pencils by Joe Staton and full craft-tint inks by Bruce Patterson. Cover by Staton and Patterson. Note: First appearance of third Huntress (Helena Bertinelli). Cover price $1.00.

Huntress (1989 1st Series) 1N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

White scrape marks on back of slab.

Label #2027919009

Newsstand Edition. She stalks the animals who prey on the innocent. She's the new Huntress, a woman for whom all semblance of a normal life ended when she was young. She was kidnapped when she was a child. Her family was murdered by criminals when she was in college. Both events hardened her heart and darkened her outlook. Who is Helena Bertinelli, the woman behind the mask of this all-new version of one of DC's most popular heroines? The story comes together here in THE HUNTRESS #1 as we begin to pierce the deadly "Code of Silence" that surrounds her and the terrible tragedies that have reshaped and redefined her life. Written by Joey Cavalieri, with pencils by Joe Staton and full craft-tint inks by Bruce Patterson. Cover by Staton and Patterson. Note: First appearance of third Huntress (Helena Bertinelli). Cover price $1.00.

New Teen Titans (1984 2nd Series) New Titans 60 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4657809011

A Lonely Place to Be: Part 2 of 5. "Roots!" Guest-starring Speedy. Batman cameo. Written by Marv Wolfman and George Perez. Art by George Perez and Bob McLeod. Cover by George Perez. Story continued from Batman #440. On a journey of self discovery, Dick Grayson returns to the place where it all began, the circus. And, he soon learns that there is more going on under the Big Top than meets the eye. Plus, who is the mysterious kid following Dick around and what is his connection to Batman. Story continues in Batman #441. Cover price $1.75.

New Teen Titans (1984 2nd Series) New Titans 60 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4657810007

A Lonely Place to Be: Part 2 of 5. "Roots!" Guest-starring Speedy. Batman cameo. Written by Marv Wolfman and George Perez. Art by George Perez and Bob McLeod. Cover by George Perez. Story continued from Batman #440. On a journey of self discovery, Dick Grayson returns to the place where it all began, the circus. And, he soon learns that there is more going on under the Big Top than meets the eye. Plus, who is the mysterious kid following Dick around and what is his connection to Batman. Story continues in Batman #441. Cover price $1.75.

Phantom (1989 DC 2nd Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609513003

The Ghost Who Walks returns. As we pick up the adventures of the legendary protector of the jungle - who is believed to be immortal by those who fear and respect his authority and power - he is on the trail of a gang of gun runners looking to increase business by instigating a civil war that will tear a country apart. Can the Phantom stop them before war breaks out and a nation is destroyed...or will the hero of the downtrodden masses finally reach the end of his 400-year reign as the Ghost Who Walks? Only time, and the story beginning in THE PHANTOM #1, will tell the tale. Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Written by Mark Verheiden, with art by Luke McDonnell. Cover by McDonnell. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Photo Journal Guide to Comic Books HC (1989 Gerber) 1-1ST VG- 3.5

Missing dust jacket.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "A-J!"

By Ernest W. Gerber.

Gerber's lavishly illustrated reference books make it easy for fans to get a glimpse at thousands of hard-to-find comics. The Photo Journal Guide to Comic Books Vol. 1 covering A-J (1989), compiled by Ernest and Mary Gerber is published by the Gerber Publishing Company. Volume one contains 10,700 full color illustrations of comics in alphabetical order from A-J. Also included is a price and grading guide for comics.

Hardcover, 10-in. x 13-in., 170 pages, full color.

NOTE: For Volume 3-4 see Photo Journal Guide to Mavel Comics HC (1991).

NOTE: The dust-jacket has a rough, groovy exterior and this is not considered a defect.

Cover price $75.00.

Predator (1989) 1 CGC 9.4 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4659541023

First Printing. Written by Mark Verheiden. Art by Chris Warner and Sam de la Rosa. The Predators are back, only this time their hunting ground isn't the tropical jungles of South America--it's the concrete and street jungles of New York City! It's the hottest summer on record, and Detective Schaefer suspects that his brother's disappearance is somehow tied to the wave of gruesome murders plaguing New York! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.25.

Predator (1989) 1 VF 8.0 1st Printing

First Printing. Written by Mark Verheiden. Art by Chris Warner and Sam de la Rosa. The Predators are back, only this time their hunting ground isn't the tropical jungles of South America--it's the concrete and street jungles of New York City! It's the hottest summer on record, and Detective Schaefer suspects that his brother's disappearance is somehow tied to the wave of gruesome murders plaguing New York! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.25.

Punisher War Journal (1988 1st Series) 6D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4057351018

Direct Edition. Cover art by Jim Lee. On the Track of Unknown Animals, script by Carl Potts, pencils by Carl Potts and Jim Lee, inks by Jim Lee; at Microchip's behest, Punisher goes to Africa as part of a dinosaur hunting expedition; Punisher battles Wolverine in the African jungle. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Sensational She-Hulk (1989) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4142792010

Cover art by John Byrne. Second Chance, script and pencils by John Byrne, inks by Bob Wiacek; the Headmen hire the Circus of Crime to test She-Hulk's abilities. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Sensational She-Hulk (1989) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4609375017

Cover art by John Byrne. Second Chance, script and pencils by John Byrne, inks by Bob Wiacek; the Headmen hire the Circus of Crime to test She-Hulk's abilities. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Superman (1987 2nd Series) 32 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4644512017

Superman in Exile. Part 10 of 13. "Gladiator!" Story by Roger Stern. Art by Kerry Gammill and Dennis Janke. Story continued from Action Comics Annual (1987) #2. Superman battles the hulking tyrant, Mongul to the death in the arena. Story continues in Adventures of Superman (1939-2006) #455. Cover price $0.75.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984 Mirage) 27 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4609508008

Dreams of Stone. The Turtles battle the monster called Complete Carnage. Story, art and cover by Michael Dooney. Also includes an ad for the first TMNT movie. Black and white; 40 pages. Cover price $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures (1989) 1D CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646301021

Direct Edition. First printing. Cover by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. Return of the Shredder (Part 1), art by Dave Garcia; a pair of bad guys rob the grocery store where Leo and Mikey are shopping in disguise; April reports on the robbery once Leo and Mikey have vanished. The Teen-agers of Tomorrow Need Quality Child Care Today public service announcement with Archie, art by Dan DeCarlo and Jim DeCarlo. Advertisement for TMNT action figures and accessories from Playmates Toys, Inc. 36 pgs., full color. $1.25. Cover price $1.00.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures (1989) 2D CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4632066003

First printing. Direct Edition. Cover by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. Return of the Shredder (Part 2), script and art by Dave Garcia; Splinter's lifelong enemy, Saki (a.k.a. The Shredder) has returned from Dimension X and has begun a plot to discredit the Turtles. Health Education public service announcement with Archie, about AIDS. 36 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures (1989) Reprints 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Fifth Printing.

Label #4524143008

2nd printing. Direct Edition. Cover by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. Return of the Shredder (Part 1), art by Dave Garcia; a pair of bad guys rob the grocery store where Leo and Mikey are shopping in disguise; April reports on the robbery once Leo and Mikey have vanished. The Teen-agers of Tomorrow Need Quality Child Care Today public service announcement with Archie, art by Dan DeCarlo and Jim DeCarlo. Advertisement for TMNT action figures and accessories from Playmates Toys, Inc. 36 pgs., full color. $1.25. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 240N CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4530495001

Newsstand Edition. Inferno: Part 1 of 7 - "Strike the Match!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. Something strange is happening to New York City, and something strange is happening to Madelyne Pryor. But before the X-Men can figure that out, they have an old score to settle with their old friends - the Marauders! 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 244D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609431018

Direct Edition. "Ladies' Night!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. Who are the M Squad and why are they about to ruin the girls' night out? Plus, the introduction of a brand new X-character! NOTE: 1st appearance of Jubilee. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 244D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4657040024

Direct Edition. "Ladies' Night!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. Who are the M Squad and why are they about to ruin the girls' night out? Plus, the introduction of a brand new X-character! NOTE: 1st appearance of Jubilee. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 244D VF 8.0

Direct Edition. "Ladies' Night!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. Who are the M Squad and why are they about to ruin the girls' night out? Plus, the introduction of a brand new X-character! NOTE: 1st appearance of Jubilee. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 244D FN/VF 7.0

Direct Edition. "Ladies' Night!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. Who are the M Squad and why are they about to ruin the girls' night out? Plus, the introduction of a brand new X-character! NOTE: 1st appearance of Jubilee. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 248D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4657040023

First Printing. Direct Edition. "Fall!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Dan Green. When Nanny and the Orphan Maker attack two more X-Men will fall by the wayside. Plus, what does the diabolical Donald Pierce and his deadly Reavers have planned for the Children of the Atom. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 251D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4609431021

Direct Edition. "Fever Dream!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. Wolverine is badly wounded and left to the mercies of the diabolical Donald Pierce and his deadly Reavers. But, what happened to the rest of the X-Men? The answer is shocking, to say the least. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 256D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4641247005

Direct Edition. Acts of Vengeance: Part 1 of 3. "The Key that Breaks the Locke!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. A cabal made-up of some of Marvel's most dangerous villains has gathered together to pull their resources and finally destroy the heroes who oppose them. This inner circle consists of Doctor Doom, Magneto, the Kingpin, Wizard, Red Skull, the Mandarin, and a mysterious benefactor. Their plan is to surprise their enemies with foes whom they've never faced. In this issue, Iron Man's arch nemesis the Mandarin takes on a new apprentice - Lady Mandarin! The X-Men know her as Psylocke. NOTE: 1st appearance of the ninja Psylocke. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 256D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609432004

Direct Edition. Acts of Vengeance: Part 1 of 3. "The Key that Breaks the Locke!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. A cabal made-up of some of Marvel's most dangerous villains has gathered together to pull their resources and finally destroy the heroes who oppose them. This inner circle consists of Doctor Doom, Magneto, the Kingpin, Wizard, Red Skull, the Mandarin, and a mysterious benefactor. Their plan is to surprise their enemies with foes whom they've never faced. In this issue, Iron Man's arch nemesis the Mandarin takes on a new apprentice - Lady Mandarin! The X-Men know her as Psylocke. NOTE: 1st appearance of the ninja Psylocke. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 256D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4609432008

Direct Edition. Acts of Vengeance: Part 1 of 3. "The Key that Breaks the Locke!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. A cabal made-up of some of Marvel's most dangerous villains has gathered together to pull their resources and finally destroy the heroes who oppose them. This inner circle consists of Doctor Doom, Magneto, the Kingpin, Wizard, Red Skull, the Mandarin, and a mysterious benefactor. Their plan is to surprise their enemies with foes whom they've never faced. In this issue, Iron Man's arch nemesis the Mandarin takes on a new apprentice - Lady Mandarin! The X-Men know her as Psylocke. NOTE: 1st appearance of the ninja Psylocke. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 256N VF 8.0

Newsstand Edition. Acts of Vengeance: Part 1 of 3. "The Key that Breaks the Locke!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. A cabal made-up of some of Marvel's most dangerous villains has gathered together to pull their resources and finally destroy the heroes who oppose them. This inner circle consists of Doctor Doom, Magneto, the Kingpin, Wizard, Red Skull, the Mandarin, and a mysterious benefactor. Their plan is to surprise their enemies with foes whom they've never faced. In this issue, Iron Man's arch nemesis the Mandarin takes on a new apprentice - Lady Mandarin! The X-Men know her as Psylocke. NOTE: 1st appearance of the ninja Psylocke. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 3D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1618303008

Direct Edition. Part 3 of 3 - "The Black Blade!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema and Al Williamson. Oh no, Wolverine is possessed by the Black Blade and is about to sacrifice Jessica Drew, unless McCabe and Silver Samurai can stop him. Kevin Nowlan art on back cover. 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 3D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4629651014

Direct Edition. Part 3 of 3 - "The Black Blade!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema and Al Williamson. Oh no, Wolverine is possessed by the Black Blade and is about to sacrifice Jessica Drew, unless McCabe and Silver Samurai can stop him. Kevin Nowlan art on back cover. 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 5D CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4610954020

Direct Edition. "Hunter's Moon!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema and Al Williamson. With help from pilot Archie Corrigan, Wolverine takes out the Harriers in the Golden Triangle and puts the kibosh on General Coy's opium crop. John Bolton art on back cover. 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.50.