Auctions: comic books 1997

Adventures of Spider-Man (1996) 10 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-0A696AA-001

Cover pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Rob Stull. To Catch a Spider, script by Nel Yomtov, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Rob Stull; When the Tinkerer and the Beetle release hi-tech drones over New York to record the movement of all super heroes, Spidey has to track them down and stop the dastardly duo before they discover his secret identity. Continuing the all-new adventures based on the hit animated show! 36 pgs. Cover price $0.99.

Batman The Long Halloween (1997) 4 VF 8.0

View items consigned by TheInnerGeek: all items, auctions only

"New Year's Eve." Batman tries to thwart The Joker's plan to fumigate New Year's Eve partiers with deadly gas. Clues are uncovered that suggest that Harvey Dent might be Holiday. Script by Jeph Loeb, art and cover by Tim Sale. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Long Halloween (1997) 5 VF 8.0

View items consigned by TheInnerGeek: all items, auctions only

"Valentine's Day." Batman/Bruce Wayne is caught in a love triangle with Catwoman and Poison Ivy. Captain Gordon (the future commissioner, of course) and Harvey Dent experience problems in their personal lives. Script by Jeph Loeb, art and cover by Tim Sale. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Long Halloween (1997) 6 FN+ 6.5

View items consigned by TheInnerGeek: all items, auctions only

"St. Patrick's Day." Catwoman saves Batman from Poison Ivy's controlling influence. The subplot tying Bruce Wayne to Carmine Falcone thickens. Script by Jeph Loeb, art and cover by Tim Sale. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Long Halloween (1997) 7 VF- 7.5

View items consigned by TheInnerGeek: all items, auctions only

"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.

Batman The Long Halloween (1997) 8 FN+ 6.5

View items consigned by TheInnerGeek: all items, auctions only

"Mother's Day." The Scarecrow escapes from Arkham Asylum and douses Batman with fear gas. Bruce, under the influence, runs from Captain Gordon. The death of Bruce Wayne's parents is revisited, further illuminating Batman's motivations for fighting crime. A contest for readers to guess the identity of Holiday is announced. Script by Jeph Loeb, art and cover by Tim Sale. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Long Halloween (1997) 9 VF- 7.5

View items consigned by TheInnerGeek: all items, auctions only

"Father's Day." Bruce Wayne's connections to the Falcone family put the millionaire playboy on trial. Holiday kills again. The Mad Hatter and Scarecrow guest star. Script by Jeph Loeb, art and cover by Tim Sale. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Long Halloween (1997) 10 VF/NM 9.0

View items consigned by TheInnerGeek: all items, auctions only

"Independence Day." Batman and Catwoman, whose romance takes the spotlight, capture the Mad Hatter and Scarecrow. Script by Jeph Loeb, art and cover by Tim Sale. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Long Halloween (1997) 11 NM- 9.2

View items consigned by TheInnerGeek: all items, auctions only

"Roman Holiday." During a trial, Boss Maroni scars Harvey Dent, leading to the origin of Two-Face. Features the birthday of Carmine Falcone. Script by Jeph Loeb, art and cover by Tim Sale. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Long Halloween (1997) 12 VF/NM 9.0

View items consigned by TheInnerGeek: all items, auctions only

"Labor Day." Holiday goes after Boss Maroni, while Two-Face meets Solomon Grundy. Further evidence revealing the true identity of Holiday is given. Script by Jeph Loeb, art and cover by Tim Sale. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Long Halloween (1997) 13 VF+ 8.5

View items consigned by TheInnerGeek: all items, auctions only

"Punishment." This final installment of the critically acclaimed prestige format series finds Harvey Dent releasing a number of rogues from Arkham Asylum. All the various plot threads from previous issues are neatly resolved, and the ending offers a genuine surprise. Includes plot points that tie in to Batman Dark Victory. Script by Jeph Loeb, art and cover by Tim Sale. Cover price $4.95.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 449D VF

Direct 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.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 449D VF 8.0

Direct 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.

Luxura and Vampfire (1997) 1B FN- 5.5

Staple rust.

Nude Cover by Roy Young. B & W comic. Mature Readers. Kirk Lindo. Cover by Holly Golightly and Roy Young. Cover price $2.95.

New Bondage Fairies (1996-1998 Eros Comix) 7 FN 6.0

Issue 7 - April, 1997. Written and illustrated by Kondom. 24 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.95.

Rockinfreakapotamus Presents The Red Hot Chili Peppers Illustrated Lyrics (1997) 1 VG 4.0

Warped top edge.

View items consigned by TheInnerGeek: all items, auctions only

1st printing. Comic featuring art by Buddy Finethy set to the lyrics of three RHCP songs, "Jungle Man", "True Men Don't Kill Coyotes", and "Deep Kick". Note: Rockinfreakapotamus was the official name for the Red Hot Chili Pepper's Fan Club. 7 1/4-in. x 10 3/1-in., 20 pages, black and white. Cover price $3.95.

Star Wars X-Wing Rogue Squadron (1997) Wizard 1/2 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #23-39433C6-011

Regular mail offer Wizard 1/2 Edition. Certificate of Authenticity. Yellow Title.

Tears of Dawn (1994) 2A CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Manufactured with "2755" printed on cover. Numbered Edition.

Label #3713646018

Limited edition cover by Joseph Michael Linsner, signed and numbered and limited to 7500 copies. Stories and art by Joseph Michael Linsner. Another collection of stories and sketches from Dawn creator Linsner, this time in full color. 48 pages, Full Color. Mature readers.

Teen Titans (1996 2nd Series) 4 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4618089011

Nightwing, Robin and Captain Marvel Jr. investigate the Teen Titans, the kids test their new-found abilities, and Supergirl is attacked in "Coming Out". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script and pencils by Dan Jurgens, inks by George Perez. Letters column includes profile of Joto. Jurgens/Perez cover. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.95.

Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 1REP.2ND CGC 9.6 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #4008794016

2nd Printing with Pink/Purple cover. Cover price $2.99.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 350A CGC 9.6 Deluxe Hologram

Paper: White

Label #4643313008

Deluxe edition. Collector's edition holographic wraparound foldout cover (the newsstand edition is not holographic). The Trial of Gambit in "Trial & Errors," script by Steve Seagle, pencils by Joe Madureira and Andy Smith, inks by Tim Townsend, Vince Russell, and Dan Panosian; Erik reveals to the captured X-Men that Gambit gathered the Marauders for Sinister to initiate the Mutant Massacre. Magneto cameo. Statement of ownership--average print run 471,292; average paid circulation 300,732. Statement of ownership--average print run 471,292; average paid circulation 300,732. Madureira/Townsend cover. 54 pgs., full color. $3.99. Cover price $3.99.

Wonder Woman (1987 2nd Series) 118 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4400340020

Part 1 of 2 - "Claws!" Story and art by John Byrne. Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. The Cheetah's back, more feral, more ferocious than ever from her deal with Neron in UNDERWORLD UNLEASHED. But her heightened powers are costing her humanity and it's up to Wonder Woman to help her counter her deal with the devil and regain what she's lost. 36 pages, FC. Cover price $1.95.