Auctions: comic books January 1987

Critters (1986) 8 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4615070008

Fantagraphics long-running anthropomorphic anthology (i.e., funny animal comic). The return of Jack Bunny, story and art by Mark Armstrong; Lionheart in Detour, Part One, story and art by Tom Stazer; a tribute to Walt Kellys Pogo by Ty Templeton. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover by Armstrong. Cover price $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Elfquest (1985 Marvel) 18 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3825495002

Color reprints of original b&w series. Cover art by Wendy Pini. Riddle of Blue Mountain, script by Richard Pini and Wendy Pini, art by Wendy Pini; The rest of the Wolfriders enter Blue Mountain. Lord Voll sees his first elf child in many moons. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 5 VF+ 8.5

"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.

Millennium (1987 DC) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-1BB7A3B-011

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Millennium Week 1. Week one of DC's companywide crossover of 1987 gets underway by informing readers that the Manhunters were created as a force for good three-and-a-half billion years ago by the Guardians of the Universe. However, they have turned against their masters and are now gunning for Earth's heroes and for ten special "chosen ones" that have been selected by the Guardians. Various DC characters, such as Wally West's dad, are revealed to be Manhunters. Written by Steve Englehart, with layouts by Joe Staton and finishes by Ian Gibson. Cover price $0.75.

Superman (1987 2nd Series) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4631897005

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.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 213D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4667965002

Direct Edition. Mutant Massacre tie-in: Wolverine vs. Sabretooth, Round 2: "Psylocke." Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. This story takes place after the events of Thor (Vol. 1) #374. In order to protect the injured, Psylocke must somehow stall the mutant assassin Sabretooth long enough for the X-Men to return from the Morlock tunnels. What follows is a deadly game of cat and mouse. That will have you on the edge of your seat until the last page is turned. 36 pages, FC Cover price $0.75.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 213D VF+ 8.5

Direct Edition. Mutant Massacre tie-in: Wolverine vs. Sabretooth, Round 2: "Psylocke." Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. This story takes place after the events of Thor (Vol. 1) #374. In order to protect the injured, Psylocke must somehow stall the mutant assassin Sabretooth long enough for the X-Men to return from the Morlock tunnels. What follows is a deadly game of cat and mouse. That will have you on the edge of your seat until the last page is turned. 36 pages, FC Cover price $0.75.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 213D VF+ 8.5

Direct Edition. Mutant Massacre tie-in: Wolverine vs. Sabretooth, Round 2: "Psylocke." Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. This story takes place after the events of Thor (Vol. 1) #374. In order to protect the injured, Psylocke must somehow stall the mutant assassin Sabretooth long enough for the X-Men to return from the Morlock tunnels. What follows is a deadly game of cat and mouse. That will have you on the edge of your seat until the last page is turned. 36 pages, FC Cover price $0.75.