Auctions: comic books May 1986

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 3-1ST CGC 9.8 Miller Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4630917003

1st printing. NOTE: 2nd printing of #3 is clearly labeled as such on the inside cover. "Hunt The Dark Knight," script and pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson and Frank Miller; Batman battles the Joker, who has convinced his psychiatrist, Dr. Bartholomew Wolper, that he is sane and regretful; Seeking to discredit Batman, Wolper exhibits the Joker on a late-night show ("David Endochrine", parodying Late Night with David Letterman) to try and show that the Joker is actually a victim of Batman's own psychosis; As the police attack Batman, the Joker murders everyone in the studio; Batman follows him to Selina Kyle's place, where the former Catwoman has become a depressed alcoholic; Superman is introduced as an undercover agent for the American government. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 3-1ST CGC 9.0 Miller Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Label #4550111022

1st printing. NOTE: 2nd printing of #3 is clearly labeled as such on the inside cover. "Hunt The Dark Knight," script and pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson and Frank Miller; Batman battles the Joker, who has convinced his psychiatrist, Dr. Bartholomew Wolper, that he is sane and regretful; Seeking to discredit Batman, Wolper exhibits the Joker on a late-night show ("David Endochrine", parodying Late Night with David Letterman) to try and show that the Joker is actually a victim of Batman's own psychosis; As the police attack Batman, the Joker murders everyone in the studio; Batman follows him to Selina Kyle's place, where the former Catwoman has become a depressed alcoholic; Superman is introduced as an undercover agent for the American government. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 230 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4668535001

"Born Again" Written by Frank Miller. Art by David Mazzucchelli. Cover art by David Mazzucchelli. Daredevil is nursed back to health by Sister Maggie. Karen makes It to New York looking for Matt. Ben tries to come to grips with his story on Murdock and Kingpin. Kingpin commissions a Daredevil costume from Melvin Potter. Matt finds out that Sister Maggie is his mother. Brief Kingpin appearance. J. Jonah Jameson cameo. Part 4 of critically acclaimed Born Again storyline. Cover price $0.75.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609375006

Direct Edition. Comic book based on the popular animated series. In this issue, Skeletor is up to no good and a great evil is about to fall upon all Eternia. He-Man tries to prevent it from happening but Orko accidently causes the evil to be unleashed and then everyone has to face "The Coming of Hordak." Script by Mike Carlin and art by Ron Wilson & Dennis Janke. Cover price $0.75.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 1N FN+ 6.5

Newsstand Edition. Comic book based on the popular animated series. In this issue, Skeletor is up to no good and a great evil is about to fall upon all Eternia. He-Man tries to prevent it from happening but Orko accidently causes the evil to be unleashed and then everyone has to face "The Coming of Hordak." Script by Mike Carlin and art by Ron Wilson & Dennis Janke. Cover price $0.75.

Thing (1983 1st Series Marvel) 35 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4667964012

Direct Edition. "Power Play!" Guest-starring Ms. Marvel (Sharon Ventura). Story by Mike Carlin. Art by Paul Neary and Sam De La Rosa. Sharon pays a clandestine visit to the notorious Power Broker that will change her life forever. Introducing the all-new Ms. Marvel! Featuring Demolition Dunphy (D-Man). 32 pages, FC NOTE: 1st appearance of Sharon Ventura as Ms. Marvel II Cover price $0.75.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 205D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4415085002

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Direct Edition. "Wounded Wolf!" Guest-starring Energizer from Power Pack. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Barry Windsor-Smith. An enemy from Logan's past has come seeking revenge. Now wounded, hunted, and on the verge of a feral meltdown Wolverine, with the help of Katie Power, must face killer cyborgs and, thanks to Spiral, the all-new and even deadlier Lady Deathstrike. NOTE: 1st appearance of Reese, Cole, and Macon of the Reavers. See Alpha Flight (Vol. 1 ) #33 for 1st appearance of Lady Deathstrike. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

World of Wood (1986) 1 VF 8.0

Cover art by Dave Stevens. Text page about Wally Wood and what he meant to Cat Yronwode. The Curse, script by Archie Goodwin, art by Wallace Wood and Dan Adkins. Overworked!, script by Wally Wood, art by Wally Wood and Dan Adkins. The Misfits, script and art by Wallace Wood. ME-262!, script by Archie Goodwin, art by Wallace Wood. Black/white Wallace Wood photo taken 21 October 1977 in Derby, Connecticut, photo by Mike Zeck. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

World of Wood (1986) 2 VF+ 8.5

Cover pencils by Wally Wood, inks by Dave Stevens. Text page about Wally Wood and what he meant to Cat Yronwode. The End, script and art by Wallace Wood. The Cosmic All, script and art by Wallace Wood. War of the Wizards, script and art by Wallace Wood. Pinup by Wallace Wood. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.