Auctions: comic books 1996

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 410 FN 6.0

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. It's Carnage versus Spidey in Web of Carnage Part 2 of 4, "And Now - Spider-Carnage," script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Larry Malhstedt and Randy Emberlin; Spidey and Peter learn the Spider-skeleton is an actual Spider-Man clone and that Ben's girlfriend Jessica Carradine is the Burglar's daughter (SenSM #3, '96); Meanwhile, Carnage terrorizes the city even though Cletus Kasady is safe in his cell; Seeking answers, Spidey follows Ravencroft guard Dickerson to an underground super-villain-worshipping club where Dickerson sells Carnage memorabilia filched from Ravencroft; Carnage attacks the club, and battles Spidey, escaping after bringing down the roof; At the Daily Bugle, Jessica gets a job to photograph Spidey as a public menace; Spidey tails Ravencroft security chief John Jameson, discovering him possessed by the Carnage symbiote. The story continues from Sensational Spider-Man 3 and continues in Spider-Man 67. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Batman Black and White (1996) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4659185023

Black & white Batman stories by top creators! In this issue: "Perpetual Mourning" is written and drawn by Ted McKeever; "Two Of A Kind" (featuring Two-Face) is written and drawn by Bruce Timm; "The Hunt" is written and drawn by Joe Kubert; "Petty Crimes" is written and drawn by Howard Chaykin; "The Devil's Trumpet" is written by Archie Goodwin, with art by Jose Munoz. Inside front cover art by Mike Allred. Inside back cover art by Moebius. Cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Long Halloween (1997) 1 FN 6.0

Batman the Long Halloween, a prestige format series by the highly acclaimed and Eisner award-winning team of Jeph Loeb and Time Sale. This thrilling story features some of the most deadly and cunning members of Batman's Rogues gallery and a dramatic retelling of the origin of the tragic villain Two-Face. In this first issue (called "Crime"), Batman and Harvey Dent team up to find evidence against Carmine Falcone. Catwoman and Batman crash Falcone's penthouse. Script by Loeb, art and cover by Sale. Cover price $4.95.

Doctor Strangefate (1996 Marvel/DC Amalgam) 1N CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4534240005

View items consigned by DoctorEdwardsEmporium: all items, auctions only

Newsstand Edition. "The Degrees of Fate!" Story by Ron Marz. Art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez and Kevin Nowlan. In order to save two universes, the young hero known as Access was forced to use the power of Amalgam (see Marvel versus DC (1996) #3). In this issue, Doctor Strange and Doctor Fate (along with a mystery third, revealed on the last page) are merged to create Doctor Strange Fate. The mystic Doctor Strange Fate wants the man known as Access found and brought before him. To perform this task he enlist the aid of Skulk (Hulk/Solomon Grundy), Jade Nova (Green Lantern/Nova), and the White Witch (Zatanna/Scarlet Witch). Cover price $1.95.

Excalibur (1988 1st Series) 95B CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4553094009

View items consigned by DoctorEdwardsEmporium: all items, auctions only

Standard Edition. "Amplified Heart!" Guest-starring X-Man. Story by Warren Ellis. Art by Carlos Pacheco and Bob Wiacek. The mega powerful mutant Nate Summers, a fugitive from the Age of Apocalypse timeline, lands on Muir Island and Excalibur is not happy about it. Plus, Colossus joins the cast. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

Fantastic Four (1996 2nd Series) 2D CGC 9.8 SS Jim Lee/Williams

Paper: White

Signed by Jim Lee on 7/15/23 and Scott Williams on 7/22/23.

Label #2809545016

Direct Edition. Heroes Reborn. Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Story by Jim Lee and Brandon Choi. Art by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. Richards has become the elastic Mr. Fantastic, Johnny the fiery Human Torch, Susan the Invisible Woman, and Ben the rocky strong guy known as the Thing. An unbelievable side effect of the quartets fateful space flight is that they've been endowed with amazing abilities. It's a lucky thing too, because they're going to need these powers to survive in the domain of the Mole Man. Cover price $1.95.

Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 9D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4679029012

Direct Edition ($2.50 cover price) Cover price $2.50.

Gene Colan Treasury TPB (1996) 1-1ST FN- 5.5

Stan Lee & Roy Thomas penned the forewords, and a recent, illustrated interview finds "Genial Gene" reminiscing about the early days of comics. Also included is a near-complete credits list. It's a must for Colan collectors. B/W, 44 pages.

Kingdom Come (1996 DC) 1 CGC 7.5 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4512421001

View items consigned by DoctorEdwardsEmporium: all items, auctions only

"Strange Visitor" kicks off what is arguably the greatest Elseworlds tale ever told. Kingdom Come, replete with grand storytelling and biblical prophecy, takes place in the near future when Superman has retired and a new, ruthlessly violent generation of "heroes" has corrupted the Earth, their questionable deeds culminating in the destruction of Kansas. Written by Mark Waid, with art by Alex Ross. Direct edition. Cover price $4.95.

Kingdom Come (1996 DC) 1DF.SIGNED NM- 9.2 DF Signed Variant

One of 1500 copies signed and numbered by Mark Waid with Dynamic Forces certificate of authenticity. "Strange Visitor" kicks off what is arguably the greatest Elseworlds tale ever told. Kingdom Come, replete with grand storytelling and biblical prophecy, takes place in the near future when Superman has retired and a new, ruthlessly violent generation of "heroes" has corrupted the Earth, their questionable deeds culminating in the destruction of Kansas. Written by Mark Waid, with art by Alex Ross.

Lady Death The Crucible (1996) 1BLACKONYX NM- 9.2 Hughes Black Onyx Variant

Black Onyx Embossed Wraparound Premium Limited Edition of 200 copies. Cover price $3.50.

New Bondage Fairies (1996-1998 Eros Comix) 1 FN 6.0

Issue 1 - October, 1996. Written and illustrated by Kondom. 24 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.95.

New Bondage Fairies (1996-1998 Eros Comix) 2 FN+ 6.5

Issue 2 - November, 1996. Written and illustrated by Kondom. 24 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.95.

Nightwing (1996 DC) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #2090429019

Direct Edition. Child of Justice - Written by Chuck Dixon. Art by Scott McDaniel & Karl Story. Cover by Scott McDaniel & Scott Hanna. In his own ongoing series at last: Frequent Batman ally Nightwing takes matters into his own hands in a new city that is in desperate need of a hero. But the upper echelons of both political and criminal power in the city of Bludhaven will not tolerate the intrusion of a costumed vigilante. Nightwing's efforts to shatter Bludhaven's corruption and organized crime are obstructed at every turn by vicious killers, angry cops, and the mysterious mastermind behind the city's woes. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Nightwing (1996 DC) 1N FN/VF 7.0

Newsstand Edition. Child of Justice - Written by Chuck Dixon. Art by Scott McDaniel & Karl Story. Cover by Scott McDaniel & Scott Hanna. In his own ongoing series at last: Frequent Batman ally Nightwing takes matters into his own hands in a new city that is in desperate need of a hero. But the upper echelons of both political and criminal power in the city of Bludhaven will not tolerate the intrusion of a costumed vigilante. Nightwing's efforts to shatter Bludhaven's corruption and organized crime are obstructed at every turn by vicious killers, angry cops, and the mysterious mastermind behind the city's woes. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

October Yen (1996) 1 FN 6.0

Stories, art and cover by Brandon Graham, plus an illustrated prose story by Aerick Duckhugger. The first published work by indy artist Brandon Graham. A saga of the Earths distant future, when a single mega-corporation rules the planet. When the humanoid cats of Earth are menaced by the alien invaders known as P.A.T., the robot Bob sets out to stop them – but all is not as it seems. October Yen; Moon Man & Mr. Fear; Notes from the Dreaming Worlds; Magnetic Loss. 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Onslaught X-Men (1996) 1B CGC 9.8 Miller American Entertainment Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4674602006

American Entertainment (Another Universe) Variant Cover by Mike S. Miller. Traitor to the Cause. Story continues from X-Men #54 and continues in Uncanny X-Men #335. Script by Scott Lobdell and Mark Waid. Pencils by Adam Kubert and Pasqual Ferry. Inks by Dan Green and Art Thibert. Wraparound cover by Adam Kubert. The storyline that will change the Marvel Universe forever kicks into high gear! At the Xavier Institute in Westchester County, Onslaught (through the body of Professor X) reveals himself to the X-Men! The uncanny heroes are shocked and then overwhelmed by the powerful psionic entity! In an act of sheer desperation, Jean Grey rushes to the ZNox Chamber to call for help! But the awesome Onslaught cuts her off in mid-sentence! The X-Men will have to survive their first battle vs. Onslaught on their own! Cameo appearances by the Avengers, Fantastic Four, Franklin Richards, Juggernaut, X-Man (aka Nate Grey), and the Sentinels. X-men Lineup: Bishop, Cannonball, Cyclops, Gambit, Iceman, Jean Grey, Storm, and Wolverine. (Notes: Printed on glossy paper. There are not any advertisements inside.) 48 pages. Cover price $3.95.

Purgatori The Vampire's Myth (1996) 1BLACKONYX NM- 9.2 Black Embossed Variant

Black Embossed "Black Onyx" Variant. Limited to 200 copies. Cover/Art by Jim Balent. Written by Brian Pulido. Cover price $3.50.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 501N CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition

Label #4521620018

View items consigned by DoctorEdwardsEmporium: all items, auctions only

Newsstand Edition. Cover by Mike Deodato, Jr. "Out of the Blue," script by William Messner-Loebs, art by Mike Deodato, Jr.; Thor checks with Kim to see if she's found anything, when they are attacked by a crazy guy; Kim tells him that it seems like all the evil is coming to the surface lately; She gives him the address of the only name she found – Red Norvell; Red has fallen pretty hard since he no longer has the power of Thor, he owes loan sharks, is seeing the wife of a mobster, and is roughed up by the studio for making porn tapes; His girlfriend starts to dump him at the same time Thor pulled the sword, and Red regains his powers; Thor tells him they must find the lost gods. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Usagi Yojimbo (1996 3rd Series Dark Horse) 1 FN+ 6.5

Story and art by Stan Sakai. The close of sixteenth century Japan is regarded as the Age of Civil Wars, as feudal lords fought amongst themselves for land and power. When one leader finally rose above the others and was proclaimed Shogun, a peace came upon Japan and the samurai warriors found themselves suddenly unemployed. Many of these Ronin turned to banditry to survive, others found work with minor lords. And a small number traveled the musha shugyo -- the warrior pilgrimage -- to hone their spiritual and martial skills. But whether they took the honest road or the crooked path, the Ronin all found one common link -- they were generally less than welcome. Such is the tale of Usagi Yojimbo. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

What If (1989 2nd Series) 86 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4512545003

View items consigned by DoctorEdwardsEmporium: all items, auctions only

Cover art by Dougie Braithwaite. What if the Scarlet Spider had Killed Spider-Man, script by Terry Kavanagh, pencils by Dougie Braithwaite, inks by Sean Hardy; Scarlet Spider takes over for a dead Spider-Man; Mary Jane Watson, the New Warriors, Justice [Vance Astrovik], Firestar, Speedball, Turbo (Female);, Powerpax, Robbie Robertson, Felicia Hardy, Flash Thompson, Betty Brant, J. Jonah Jameson, and Green Goblin appear. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Witchblade (1995) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4679029002

Cover pencils by Michael Turner, inks by D-Tron. Untitled Witchblade story, script by David Wohl, Christina Z., and Michael Turner (co-plot), pencils by Michael Turner, inks by D-Tron, Brian DiRito (Assistant), Jose Guillen (Assistant), and Larry Welch (Assistant); Sara has used the power of the Witchblade to return her fallen partner, Michael Yee, to life but he comes back as a cold corpse begging her to kill him again; Disgusted by its power, Sara throws the Witchblade into the cremator and heads home; Sara is later abducted by Mr. Wright who takes her on his boat, tosses her the Witchblade and tells her to put it on; When she refuses, he shoots her multiple times; As Sara lies dying once again, the Witchblade grafts onto her arm and she is able to leap into the ocean and escape to nearby Liberty Island; Ian arrives, ready for battle. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Witchblade (1995) 4 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4679029005

Cover pencils by Michael Turner, inks by D-Tron. Untitled Witchblade story, script by Michael Turner (co-plot), David Wohl, and Christina Z, pencils by Michael Turner, inks by D-Tron and Team Tron [John DiRito, Jose Guillen, and Viet Truong]; Sara battles Nottingham on Liberty Island but he sucks all of the power out of the Witchblade; Irons shows up to rescue her; Sara heads to Jake's to crash and, while she is sleeping, the Witchblade begins to cover her entire body. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 104 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-05CB17A-008

Cover pencils by Val Semeiks, inks by Chad Hunt. The Emperor of the Realm of Grief, script by Larry Hama, pencils by Val Semeiks, inks by Chad Hunt; Elektra and Wolverine go to Gateway to try and get more information on Onslaught; Gateway shows them the moment when Xavier shut off Magneto's brain (after he ripped all of the adamantium out of Wolvie) and the seed was planted for Onslaught to be born; cameos by Daredevil and Magneto. Onslaught Cross-Over. 44 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 54N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4535922019

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Andy Kubert. Inquiring Minds, script by Mark Waid, pencils by Andy Kubert, inks by Dan Panosian; Juggernaut shows up at the mansion so Jean can remove a mental block and help him discover who Onslaught is; Beast escapes from Dark Beast's prison; Onslaught captures Juggernaut and rips the Gem of Cyttorak from his body; Xavier is revealed as Onslaught; Cont. from Uncanny X-Men #334; Cont. in X-Men: Onslaught. 44 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.