Auctions: comic books 1997

Batman The Long Halloween (1997) 7 CBCS 9.0 SS Sale

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Tim Sale.

Label #24-1457477-012

"April Fool's Day." Batman and the Riddler, each using a different, character-specific approach, attempt to uncover the true identity of the killer Holiday. Script by Jeph Loeb, art and cover by Tim Sale. Cover price $2.95.

Cyberfrog 3rd Anniversary Special (1997) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2138373024

Created, written, and drawn by Ethan Van Sciver. B&W, 24 pages, standard paper stock, cardstock cover. Cover price $2.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 706 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-24280E0-022

Cover pencils by Graham Nolan, inks by Karl Kesel. "Lethal Pursuits" starring Batman, Query, Echo, Ridder, Cluemaster, and Oracle, script by Chuck Dixon, pencils by Graham Nolan, inks by David Roach; Riddler tells Batman that they only have 15 minutes to decipher his clue before he detonates the explosives in in Arthur Brown's vest; Batman and Robin decipher the clues but they remain unclear; Batman tells Robin to go to the Batcave, contact Oracle and get her help with Riddler's clues; Meanwhile, Batman locks Brown inside the Batmobile's truck and travels to the next address where Riddler would give them the next set of clues; Batman battles Query and Echo. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.95.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 708 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2428F5D-001

Cover art by Lee Weeks. "The Death Lottery Part One Heart of Glass," script by Chuck Dixon, pencils by Graham Nolan, inks by Bill Sienkiewicz; Gunhawk and Bunny are ready to fulfill a contract on a man's life at the Seattle airport; Gunhawk misses the shot and they are both discovered; They leave because their target's bodyguard started shooting at them; Deathstroke hunts in Africa under the name of Baas; a lion knocks him to the ground; Batman and Robin patrol Gotham City. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.95.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 710 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2428F5D-003

Cover art by Lee Weeks. Heart of Ice (The Death Lottery Part Three) starring Batman, script by Chuck Dixon, pencils by Graham Nolan, inks by Bill Sienkiewicz; Batman battles Deathstroke, Robin and Oracle investigate a crime. 32 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Detective Comics Toys R Us Special 3-Pack (1997) 0 VF/NM 9.0

Toys R Us Special Replica Edition 3-Pack in original polybag. Reprints Detective 38 (1st Robin), 359 (1st Batgirl), and Batman 121 (1st Mr. Freeze)

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 449N VG/FN 5.0

Water spotting.

Newsstand Edition. Cover by Mike Deodato Jr. It's the first appearance of the Thunderbolts in the aptly-titled "Introducing the Thunderbolts," script by Peter David, pencils by Mike Deodato Jr., inks by Tom Wegrzyn; Hulk and Janis are attacked by the Thunderbolts; Hulk is hurt during the fight, and breaks the wall of a dam to switch their attention onto saving citizen lives; At the end of the issue we see the Hulk falling on his knees, grabbing his chest. Characters: Hulk (Bruce Banner); Thunderbolts (Citizen V; Mach-1; Songbird; Techno; Atlas; Meteorite) ; Janis Jones. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Spawn (1992 Image) 57N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4520395004

Newsstand Edition. Written by Todd McFarlane. Art by Todd McFarlane, Greg Capullo and Danny Miki. Cover by Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane. "The Beast!" Although extremely traumatized, Forsberg the military strategist, is successfully transported to Spawns alley for safekeeping until Terry and Al figure out how to use him to their advantage against Jason Wynn. When Cy-Gor makes a surprise attack on Spawn, Forsberg huddles in the background watching the great cybernetic simian and Spawn battle. He then returns to reality with some startling information about Cy-Gor's origin and connection to Jason Wynn. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue is dedicated to the memory of Morley Koloyjec. Cover price $1.95.

Tomb Raider Witchblade (1997) 1A VG+ 4.5 Turner

Michael Turner Cover. Issue #1 features 2 cover variants. Cover price $2.95.

Venom on Trial (1997) 3 CBCS 9.8 SS Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 3/23/2021 Direct Edition

Label #21-21F8317-001

Guest-starring Spider-Man, Carnage and Daredevil! Venom's media circus explodes into an all-out throw down in the center ring! Plus: Venom is offered a Faustian deal to save his life and secure his freedom, but will he take it? And if he does, what will it mean to his status quo and to the rest of the Marvel Universe? Written by Larry Hama. Art and cover by Josh Hood and Derek Fisher. Cover price $1.95.

Xena Warrior Princess (1997 1st Series) 2B CGC 9.0 Art Variant

Paper: White

Label #4527862011

Stories by Roy Thomas and Robert (Salmoneus) Trebor. Art by Joyce Chin & Andy Lanning and Amanda Conner & Jimmy Palmiotti. As Gabrielle lies dying, Xena and Gilgamesh, with Joxer tagging along, find the plant of Never-Death. But Gilgamesh was just using Xena, and tries to sacrifice her to the plant so he can get eternal life in "The Plant of Never-Death"! Plus, in the back-up story, Gabrielle is kidnapped and taken to a slave auction! Meanwhile, Salmoneus finds two girls who are helping the kidnappers in "Theft of the Young Lovelies Part Two"! (Note: Back-up story continues in #0.) 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.