Auctions: comic books 1998

2099 Manifest Destiny (1998) 1 VG+ 4.5

Written by Len Kaminski. Art and Cover by Mike McKone & Mark McKenna. Is it the end of the Marvel Universe...or the beginning of a bold new era? That's what the heroes of the year 2099 must determine! Featuring Spider-Man 2099, Captain America, Moon Knight 2099 (introduction), Uatu, Fantastic Four 2099 (origin), Xi'an Chi Xan and Ghost Rider 2099. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $5.99.

300 (1998) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4724624020

1st Printing – Chapter 1: Honor - Story and art by Frank Miller. Color by Lynn Varley. A force of men is assembled, so massive it shakes the earth with its march -- an army, vast beyond imagining, poised to devour tiny Greece, to snuff out the world's one hope for reason and justice. Only three hundred brave souls block its dash. But they are more than men . . . they are Spartans. The first full-color project by Frank Miller for Dark Horse, painted by Lynn Varley (Ronin, The Dark Knight Returns). Cover price $2.95.

300 (1998) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4724624021

Chapter 2: Duty - Story and art by Frank Miller. Color by Lynn Varley. The word is out: Sparta is on the march. From farms and hamlets rally brave Greeks -- to face hellish war in the narrow mountain pass called The Hot Gates. The odds are long, and the stakes are high: All hope for human freedom hangs in the balance! Cover price $2.95.

300 (1998) 3 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4724624022

Chapter 3: Glory - Story and art by Frank Miller. Color by Lynn Varley. Dread Xerxes marshals all the armies of Asia against a tiny, plucky force of 300 Spartans -- and makes one last offer for peace. But peace means surrender. With stabbing spear and slashing sword, the Spartans respond. Their message is a simple one: These free men will not be slaves. There is no middle ground, no compromise to be had, between good and evil. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

300 (1998) 5 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4724624024

Chapter 5: Victory - Story and art by Frank Miller. Color by Lynn Varley. Betrayed, surrounded, outnumbered a hundred thousand to one, the Spartans make their last stand against the hordes of Xerxes. All hope is surely lost: only bloody death awaits them. Why, then, that wild, joyous light in the eyes of King Leonidas? What secret has he that makes him smile and speak so confidently of victory? Cover price $3.95.

300 (1998) 5 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4695334019

Chapter 5: Victory - Story and art by Frank Miller. Color by Lynn Varley. Betrayed, surrounded, outnumbered a hundred thousand to one, the Spartans make their last stand against the hordes of Xerxes. All hope is surely lost: only bloody death awaits them. Why, then, that wild, joyous light in the eyes of King Leonidas? What secret has he that makes him smile and speak so confidently of victory? Cover price $3.95.

Astro City (1996) 1/2 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4738110007

Michael Tenicek's dreams of a woman he's never met brings him to the attention of the Hanged Man in the moving "The Nearness of You." Appearances by the All-American, Slugger, Time-Keeper, Eterneon. Script by Kurt Busiek, pencils by Brent Anderson, inks by Will Blyberg. Plus: the 8-page "Clash of Titans (a New York Romance)" by Busiek & Anderson. Cover by Alex Ross. Back cover by Anderson & Blyberg. Cover price $2.50.

Battle Chasers (1998) 1C FN/VF 7.0 Another Universe Variant

Another Universe variant cover by Joe Madureira. NO GOLD FOIL TITLE Cover price $2.95.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1998 1st Series) 1D VF+ 8.5 Gold Foil Another Universe Variant

Gold Foil Cover Edition Another Universe Exclusive. Cover price $9.95.

Crisis on Infinite Earths HC (1998 DC) Limited Edition 1-1ST VF/NM 9.0

Archive-Quality Slipcase Collection (Includes Poster) - 1st printing. Collects Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) #1-12.

Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez, Dick Giordano, Jerry Ordway, and Mike DeCarlo. Cover by George Perez and Alex Ross.

Includes bonus 21" x 32" poster version of issue # 7 "Death of Supergirl!"

Hardcover, (Slipcase), 370 pages, full color. Cover price $99.95.

Crypt of Dawn (1996) 4 CGC 9.4 JSA Linsner

Paper: White

Joseph Michael Linsner Authenticated Autograph.

Label #4715511011

Painted cover art by Joe Linsner. Culture, script by Robb Horan, art by Joe Linsner; Rock star talks about his experiences with sex, drugs, rock & roll, and the legal system. Short essays on Gary Numan's collaboration with SIRIUS Entertainment. Dark, script by Gary Numan, art by Greg Williams. 40 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Curse of the Spawn (1996) 24 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3867163014

Cover pencils by Dwayne Turner, inks by Chance Wolf. Overt-Hell, script by Alan McElroy, pencils by Clayton Crain, inks by Chance Wolf, Todd McFarlane, and Jason Gorder; The government wants the killer Pandemic to stop Over-War's rampage. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Danger Girl (1998 Image) 2B.RED CGC 9.4 Comic Cavalcade Red Foil Variant

Paper: White

Ruby Red Smoking Gun Cover.

Label #4710588002

Ruby Red Edition, print run 400, smoking gun. Cover pencils by J. Scott Campbell, inks by Alex Garner. "Dangerous Liaisons," script by J. Scott Campbell (plot) and Andy Hartnell (script), pencils by J. Scott Campbell, inks by Alex Garner and Scott Williams; Abbey Chase and her fellow Danger Girls lose The Peach as he and his minions escape; Abbey destroys a pair of helicopters in the process; The Danger Girls head for Interlaken, Switzerland after hitching a ride from a man we discover is Secret Agent Zero in disguise; Johnny Barracuda encounters Kid Dynamo; Abbey takes a bubble bath. Wildstorm Times ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Utopia (1997) 3 FN/VF 7.0

The Super-Real Art of Timothy B. Vigil. Mature readers. Cover price $3.95.

Dragon Ball Z Part 1 (1998) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4679252005

1st printing. Story and Art by Akira Toriyama. As seen on the hit animated TV series! Printed right to left like authentic Japanese manga! Young Goku has grown up, and his years of training have made him one of Earth's ultimate warriors, if not the ultimate warrior. But the stakes are increasing as ever deadlier threats appear, including a super-powerful race from outer space that lives for the thrill of combat. Now Goku and his friends must put their very lives on the line in the utmost test of martial arts skill! Dragon Ball Z is pure action adrenaline, with battles of literally earth-shaking proportions! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Fathom (1998 Image 1st Series) 1A CGC 9.8 Turner

Paper: White

Label #4704471007

Cover pencils by Michael Turner, inks by Joe Weems. Untitled story, script by Michael Turner and Bill O'Neil, pencils by Michael Turner, inks by Joe Weems and Victor Llamas (pages 10, 11, 19), Marco Galli (assistant), Alp Altiner (assistant), and John Livesay (assistant); Aspen arrives at the underwater Deep Marine Discovery research station to begin her new job where she is shown an amazing aquatic alien man who has allowed himself to be captured by the scientists. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

Fathom (1998 Image 1st Series) 1A CGC 9.4 Turner

Paper: White

Label #4738110001

Cover pencils by Michael Turner, inks by Joe Weems. Untitled story, script by Michael Turner and Bill O'Neil, pencils by Michael Turner, inks by Joe Weems and Victor Llamas (pages 10, 11, 19), Marco Galli (assistant), Alp Altiner (assistant), and John Livesay (assistant); Aspen arrives at the underwater Deep Marine Discovery research station to begin her new job where she is shown an amazing aquatic alien man who has allowed himself to be captured by the scientists. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

Fathom (1998 Image 1st Series) 1B CGC 9.0 Turner Variant

Paper: White

Dolphin Variant Cover.

Label #4738110002

Variant cover by Michael Turner, inks by Joe Weems. Untitled story, script by Michael Turner and Bill O'Neil, pencils by Michael Turner, inks by Joe Weems and Victor Llamas (pages 10, 11, 19), Marco Galli (assistant), Alp Altiner (assistant), and John Livesay (assistant); Aspen arrives at the underwater Deep Marine Discovery research station to begin her new job where she is shown an amazing aquatic alien man who has allowed himself to be captured by the scientists. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

Halle the Hooters Girl (1998) 1A VF 8.0

Lady Death Dragon Wars (1998 Chaos) 1BBP VF+ 8.5 Signed Sketch Variant

Lady Death Dragon Wars Premium Sketch Edition signed by Brian Pulido. Includes Chaos Comics Certificate of Authenticity.

Lobo (1993 2nd Series DC) 50 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4285683017

Cover pencils by Carl Critchlow, inks by Mark Propst. "Dead Heroes Don't," script by Alan Grant, pencils by Carl Critchlow, inks by Mark Propst; The heroes all have the same nightmare... Lobo's been hired to kill them; appearances by Dawg; Keith Giffen; Flash [Wally West]; Big Barda; Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz]; Superman Blue [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; President Bill Clinton; Sovereign Seven; Power Girl; Green Lantern [Kyle Rayner]; Legion of Super-Heroes [Brainiac 5; Saturn Girl; Light Lass; Shrinking Violet; Ultra Boy; Ferro; Phantom Girl; Cosmic Boy]; Spectre [Jim Corrigan]; Phantom Stranger; Captain Atom [Nathaniel Adam; aka Cameron Scott]; Supergirl; Green Lantern [Alan Scott]; Mister Miracle [Scott Free]; Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]; Mary Marvel; Atom [Ray Palmer]; Superboy; Steel [John Henry Irons]; Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]; Impulse [Bart Allen]; Firestorm [Ronnie Raymond]; and Starman [Jack Knight]. Preview of cover to LOBO #51. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.25.

Lobo (1993 2nd Series DC) 53 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4350855016

It's a series of revoltin' eulogies for the dead super-cheez Goldstar, as Lobo disrupts the hell out of the ceremonies and does his level best to re-kill as many already-dead heroes as he can find. It's pretty sick, an' no mistake! Written by Alan Grant. Art and cover by Carl Critchlow and Mark Propst. FC, 32 pg. Mando Format. Cover price $2.25.

Pokemon The First Movie Mewtwo Strikes Back (1998) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698815009

Pokemon The First Movie Mewtwo Strikes Back (1998) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4697999003

The official adaptation of the Warner Bros. film! Using powerful automated Pokeballs, Mewtwo captures the other trainer's Pokemon for use in its genetic experiments. Even Pikachu falls victim to the Pokeballs, forcing Ash to jump into the belly of the machine to set him free. But in the planet's darkest hour appears the rarest Pokemon of all... Mew! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. FC, 40pg (3 of 4)" Cover price $3.95.

Pokemon The First Movie Mewtwo Strikes Back (1998) 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4697999006

The official adaptation of the hit Warner Bros. film! The super clone Pokemon and their originals pair off in a great match, while Mew and Mewtwo have a fight of their own! And if Mewtwo wins, it will destroy the world! Will Ash be able to stop the madness? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. FC, 40pg (4 of 4) Cover price $3.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 69D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2029686018

Direct Edition. Written by Todd McFarlane. Art by Greg Capullo, Todd McFarlane, and Chance Wolf. Cover by Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane. "Freaky!" Sam and Twitch discover the remains of Spawn, crucified and headless in a deep alley. When they attempt to remove the body, they find themselves between warring alley gangs. Just as Sam and Twitch gain control of the angry mass, the Freak takes Twitch hostage. During negotiations over the alley turf and Twitch's life, the worms, maggots, rats and flies revive the nectoplasmic master. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue is dedicated to Chris Carter. Cover price $1.95.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 261 CBCS 9.6 Verified Sig Romita Sr.

Paper: White

Verified Signature: John Romita Sr.

Label #22-46C45A3-004

"Bad Business" Goblins at the Gate Part 3 of 3. Plot by Roger Stern and Glenn Greenberg. Script by Glenn Greenberg. Pencils by Luke Ross. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by John Romita Sr. The goblins emerge triumphant at the Big Apple Hotel! The Green Goblin flies away with Daniel Kingsley, while the Hobgoblin glides away with the web-slinger! And several minutes later they rendezvous with Norman Osborn at the Multivex corporation! It looks like game, set, and match for Norman! But the Hobgoblin wants to unmask Spider-Man! While Norman just wants his missing journal! Are the powerful goblins of the past about to throw down in the present? Yes, they are! And the wondrous wall-crawler must be ready for anything! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson, and Betty Brant. (Notes: Roderick Kingsley returns many years later in Amazing Spider-Man 648. This issue features a gatefold cover.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

Star Wars Mara Jade By the Emperor's Hand (1998) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-1AB3F68-015

Written by Timothy Zahn and Michael A. Stackpole. Art by Carlos Ezquerra. Cover by Kilian Plunkett. After the death of Emperor Palpatine, Mara Jade escapes from Imperial Center and throws herself headlong into the underground of the Empire's underworld. Though her master is dead, Jade must complete her final mission . . . even if it costs her life! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Superman Adventures (1996) 21 FN/VF 7.0

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Bruce Timm. Last Daughter of Argo, script by Evan Dorkin and Sarah Dyer, pencils by Bret Blevins, inks by Terry Austin; the origin of Supergirl [Kara In-Ze of Argo]. Based on the WB cartoon series. 36 pgs. Cover price $3.95.

Superman The Doomsday Wars (1998) 1A CGC 9.6 Jurgens

Paper: White

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Label #4738110012

Cover pencils by Dan Jurgens. Book One: Birth, script and pencils by Dan Jurgens, inks by Norm Rapmund; He's cut a swath through the Justice League and laid waste to Metropolis. He's Doomsday, and he has only one thing on his mind--killing the Man of Steel... permanently! The JLA desperately needs Superman's help, but he's busy on a mission of mercy: trying to save the life of the critically ill child of Lana Lang and Pete Ross. Can Superman turn his back on his two oldest friends in their time of need? Can the JLA stand against Doomsday on its own? 52 pgs. $4.95. Cover price $4.95.

Tales from the Edge (1993) 11 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4706717018

Vanguard special edition. Steranko: Graphics Prince of Darkness 2. Biography of his work. Cover pencils by Jim Steranko, inks by J. David Spurlock. Three Jim Steranko illustrations, including The Shadow. Steranko talks about the time he walked into a biker bar and escaped after being harassed by the occupants. Steranko talks about how he got into music as a teen and how that grew into becoming a professional musician. Breakdown, script by J. David Spurlock, art by Jim Steranko; An in-depth look at the "At the Stroke of Midnight!" story, detailing how it came to be and Steranko's conflicts with Stan Lee. Steranko details what it took to pull off a stunt involving his being chained inside a descending elevator. A look at Steranko's preproduction work on Francis Ford Coppola's Dracula movie; Includes several pages of storyboards. Photos of Steranko. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $4.00.

Vampirella Monthly (1997) 4C FN+ 6.5 Linsner Crimson Variant

Signed by Joseph Michael Linsner. No certification is included.

Crimson Edition. Holy War 1; Written by Grant Morrison with Mark Millar, Cover by Linsner.

What If (1989 2nd Series) 108 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4719553004

What if...? Starring the Avengers. "Story by Tom DeFalco. Art by Sergio Cariello and Keith Champagne. In Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #430-431 Spidey and the Silver Surfer battled the insane super criminal known as Carnage. But, what would have happened if Earth's Mightiest Heroes had shown up? Find out in, What if the Avengers battled the Carnage Cosmic? 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

Wizard Spider-Man Special (1998) 1 FN 6.0

Signed by Mike Wieringo. No autograph certification is included.

Wizard Special Publication. Will the movie happen?; who is the new-Spider-Man?; 101 Spider-Facts you need to know; exclusive photo tour of the real Marvel Manhattan. Cover by John Romita, Jr. Cover price $3.99.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 131B CGC 9.4 Uncensored Variant

Paper: White

Recalled Edition

Label #1240644006

131B: This is the original version with uncensored page 6. Gatefold Marvel Universe Guide front cover pencils by Cary Nord. It Fell To Earth, script by Todd DeZago (plot) and Brian Vaughan, pencils by Cary Nord, inks by Scott Hanna and Rob Hunter; Wolvie is sent to the top of a mountain by Viper to find a deadly virus that is killing her Hydra goons but Logan finds an alien spider instead. Brief Viper appearance. The letters page contains a statement of ownership--average print run 324,858; average paid circulation 184,335. 46 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.