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.

Ewoks (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 7D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4659540018

Direct Edition. "The Perilous Laughing Spell!" Story by David Manak. Art by Warren Kremer and Jon D'Agostino.. When Wicket is ensnared by a laughing spell, it's up to Teebo and Princess Kneesaa to confront the menacing Mountain Spirit! FC, 32 pages 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.

Punisher (1986 1st Series) 5N FN/VF 7.0

Newsstand Edition. "Final Solution: Part 2!" Story by Steven Grant and Jo Duffy. Art by Mike Vos and John Beatty. Cover by Mike Zeck and Phil Zemelman. The final chapter to the Punishers return to his war on crime concludes. Cover price $0.75.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 105 VF 8.0

Who has captured whom on Zeltros? That is what everyone wants to know when three different civilizations invade that world! It is up to Luke Skywalker and the Hoojibs to save the day. If that were not enough, Luke meets the villainous Toffs for the first time! "The Party's Over" is written by Jo Duffy, with art by Cynthia Martin, Steve Leialoha and Ken Steacy. Cover by Cynthia Martin and Ken Steacy. Cover price $0.75.

World of Wood (1986) 2 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4425232005

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.

World of Wood (1986) 2 VF 8.0

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.