Auctions: comic books January 1987

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 284 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Right Side Edge has gapping, inner well and book are unaffected.

Label #0935786004

Direct Edition. Gang War: Part 1 of 5 -- "And Who Shall Stand Against Them...?" Plot by Tom DeFalco. Script by Jim Owsley. Art by Ron Frenz (layouts), Brett Breeding (pencils), and Joe Rubinstein (inks). Cover by Ron Frenz. The Kingpin has left New York! And now every crime boss, large or small, is vying for the top spot in the Big Apple! It's a bloodbath in the streets as the Hobgoblin, Rose, Jack O'Lantern, Hammerhead, Silvermane, and the Arranger battle for supremacy! And of course your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is caught in the crossfire! But this gang war is so big, the web-slinger may get help from other super-heroes (or anti-heroes)...whether he wants it or not! Cameo appearances by Betty Leeds, Flash Thompson, Ben Urich, Lance Bannon, Roderick Kingsley, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Aunt May, Mary Jane Watson, and the Punisher. Flashback cameos by Daredevil and the Kingpin. 36 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 284N VF- 7.5

Newsstand Edition. Gang War: Part 1 of 5 -- "And Who Shall Stand Against Them...?" Plot by Tom DeFalco. Script by Jim Owsley. Art by Ron Frenz (layouts), Brett Breeding (pencils), and Joe Rubinstein (inks). Cover by Ron Frenz. The Kingpin has left New York! And now every crime boss, large or small, is vying for the top spot in the Big Apple! It's a bloodbath in the streets as the Hobgoblin, Rose, Jack O'Lantern, Hammerhead, Silvermane, and the Arranger battle for supremacy! And of course your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is caught in the crossfire! But this gang war is so big, the web-slinger may get help from other super-heroes (or anti-heroes)...whether he wants it or not! Cameo appearances by Betty Leeds, Flash Thompson, Ben Urich, Lance Bannon, Roderick Kingsley, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Aunt May, Mary Jane Watson, and the Punisher. Flashback cameos by Daredevil and the Kingpin. 36 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 325N CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4737570017

Newsstand Edition. "Slugfest" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Paul Neary and John Beatty. Cover by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. After receiving a distress call concerning Nomad, Captain America rushes to Miami to help his former partner fight the Slug. Nomad and Cap sneak on board the Slug's ferry and then the free-for-all begins! 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

Chuck Norris Karate Kommandos (1987 Marvel/Star Comics) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4697019022

The Cult of the Klaw has taken a classroom full of school kids hostage and they want the new Super Cruiser vehicle as their ransom. So Chuck Norris and his Karate Kommandos spring into action in "The Super Cruiser." Script by Jo Duffy and art by Steve Ditko & Art Nichols. Cover price $0.75.

Elvira's House of Mystery (1986 DC) 11D VF+ 8.5

Direct Edition. Cover by Dave Stevens! Not only is this the spectacular final issue of horrordom's spookiest comic - not only does it feature double-sized stories and chills - not only does it contain the winners in our great 'Find Cain Contest' - not only does it feature comics' biggest and best letters section - but it's also got a cover of Elvira by Dave Stevens that's got to be seen to be believed! Howl! And that's not all - dare to look within for tales by Gene Colan, Tom and Mary Bierbaum, Dan Spiegle, Dennis Yee, Tom Grindberg and Gerry Talaoc! Cover price $1.25.

Honk! (1986) 2 FN- 5.5

Staple rust.

Cover art by Bill Watterson. "It's Spring," script and art by Marc Hempel; The joy of Spring. "Main Course," script and art by Trevs Phoenix and Eddie Campbell; Discursive food-related stories. "The Misadventures of Dostoyevsky," script and art by David Miller; Dostoyevsky ends up in one of his stories. "The Class Reunion," script and art by Bob Boze Bell; Strips and gags about class reunions. "A Dinner Treat," script and art by Marc Hempel; A man eats too much. "Paris: A Trashcan Travelogue," script and art by John Bagnall; A tour of Paris. "Light Conversation," script and art by Marc Hempel; Dating problems in cartoon land. "Rodney: The Premonition II," script by Eddie Campbell, art by Phil Elliott. "Brasso With Rosie" article by Alan Moore, art by Peter Bagge; Anecdotes about Moore's parents and relations. "Bill Watterson" article, script by Andrew Christie and Bill Watterson, art by Bill Watterson; An interview with Watterson accompanied by three cartoons and fourteen of his newspaper strips. "The Late Night World of Drew Friedman" article, script by Mark Waid and Drew Friedman, art by Drew Friedman; Interview with Friedman accompanied by ten samples of his work. Untitled A Tale from Gimbley story, script and art by Phil Elliott. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $2.75.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 5 FN 6.0

"Monstroid" - Written by Mike Carlin. Art by Ron Wilson and Dennis Janke. The evil Skeletor calls up the gargantuan Monstroid to destroy He-Man. The even-more-evil Hordak tries to seize control of Monstroid to destroy them both! But can anyone truly control Monstroid? Plus: the amazing Extendar and the menacing Multi-Bot! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Superman (1987 2nd Series) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4732279017

Direct Edition. "Heart of Stone!" Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. In the wake of Crisis on Infinite Earths, DC decides to revamp and reinvigorate their universe, and their heroes. First up, why none other than the Man of Steel himself. Superstar John Byrne, known for his acclaimed work on Marvel's Uncanny X-Men and the Fantastic Four, re-imagines the Last Son of Krypton for a whole new generation. However, Superman's first issue in this historical relaunch just may be his last as he comes face-to-face with Metallo, the Man with the Kryptonite Heart! Featuring Lois Lane. NOTE: Also see Man of Steel (1986) #1-6 for the lead in story to this series. Superman was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Cover price $0.75.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 22D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4383437011

Direct Edition. "Profit of Doom" Story by Jim Shooter and Len Kaminski. Art by Marc Silvestri and Art Nichols. Joy Mercado and Peter Parker have made their way to Northern Ireland in pursuit of their story on terrorist operations in the United Kingdom. They learn that the Roxxon Corporation may be intentionally stimulating terrorist activity in order to increase sales of military armaments. What is Spider-Man going to do? 32 pages Cover price $0.75.