Auctions: comic books March 1986

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 1-1ST CGC 9.6 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #0277036001

1st printing. NOTE: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th printings of #1 are labeled as such on the inside cover. Cover by Frank Miller. "The Dark Knight Returns," script and pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Set 20 years in the future, this story finds that in the absence of superheroes, criminals have run amok, and a gang called the Mutants are terrorizing Gotham City; Bruce Wayne has been retired from super-heroing for 10 years following the death of Jason Todd, the second Robin; Despite Wayne's funding of the rehabilitation of Harvey Dent (Two-Face), Dent returns to being a super-villain; Bruce, overcome with the grief over what Gotham has become, dons the Batman costume again and captures Dent. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 228 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4668534025

Direct Edition. Cover art by David Mazzucchelli. Purgatory, script by Frank Miller, art by David Mazzucchelli; the Kingpin's war against Daredevil continues, and Matt's life continues to unravel; Matt confronts the Kingpin directly and is beaten senseless; part 2 of critically acclaimed Born Again storyline. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Flaming Carrot Comics (1984 AV/Dark Horse) 11 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4699263019

Cover art by Bob Burden. State of Siege, script and art by Bob Burden; The Communists take over Iron City. Chronicling the hilarious adventures of Bob Burden's post-Dada, neo-surrealist super-hero. 36 pgs. $1.70. Cover price $1.70.

Punisher (1986 1st Series) 3D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0259684018

Direct Edition. "Slaughterday!" Story by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Cover by Mike Zeck and Phil Zemelman. Punishers are taking out mob bosses! Only one catch, none of them are Frank Castle. Who is behind this coup? Plus, will Frank join The Trust? Cover price $0.75.

Punisher (1986 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 3 FN/VF 7.0

Canadian Edition with $.95 cover price - "Slaughterday!" Story by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Cover by Mike Zeck and Phil Zemelman. Punishers are taking out mob bosses! Only one catch, none of them are Frank Castle. Who is behind this coup? Plus, will Frank join The Trust? Cover price $0.95.