Auctions: comic books July 1987

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 576D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4398706004

Direct Edition. Batman: Year Two, Part 2 of 4. "Deal with the Devil!" Story by Mike W. Barr. Art by Todd McFarlane and Alfredo Alcala. As Bruce Wayne pursues a romantic relationship with Rachel Caspian, the Batman pursues the Reaper, a diabolical menace to the criminal underworld as well as the Gotham P.D. When Batman strikes a deal with Gotham's criminal element he comes face-to-face with Joe Chill, the man who murdered Bruce Wayne's parents. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Justice League America (1987) 3B CGC 9.4 Superman Test Logo Variant

Paper: White

Logo Variant.

Label #4632048007

While a Russian nuclear power plant heads for a meltdown, the Justice League is kept busy by the Rocket Red Brigade in "Meltdown". Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Plot and breakdowns by Keith Giffen, script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Kevin Maguire, inks by Al Gordon. Gorbachev, the Silver Sorceress, Wandjina, Blue Jay. Maguire/Gordon cover. This is the yellow background limited variant with Superman test logo on cover in place of normal DC Logo. Cover price $0.75.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 8D VF/NM 9.0

Direct Edition. "The Getaway" - Written by Mike Carlin. Art by Ron Wilson and Danny Bulanadi. He-Man finds his hands full with more trouble than even he thought possible when Mosquitor, Snake Face and Sssqueeze attack Eternia. The battle really heats up when He-Man breaks out the Scubatack and Cliff Climber action suits! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

Peter Porker the Spectacular Spider-Ham (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 16 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #20-262039A-020

Cover by Joe Albelo. "Porker Fried Rice, or Chung King of the Road," script by Steve Mellor, pencils by Joe Albelo, inks by Pierre Fournier; Peter goes out for Chinese food for Mary Jane, but gets kidnapped by Paste Pot Peep as he evades the Agents of SHEEP; Peep and Baron Zebro fly off, are chased by Capt. Americat, and meet The Mad Stinker and his Ham-Droid at his submarine (Meanwhile, Mary Jane is dancing alone at home); The bad guys evade Doc Clamson, and go to China, where Magsquito defeats Iron Mouse, and they join The Mandaringtail and the dragon Doo Wop Doo; Spider-Ham fights The Mandaringtail. "Croak & Badger," script by Mike Mellor, art by Steve Mellor; The Mad Stinker, hoping to harness Badger's power, sends Ham-Droid to capture her; Ham-Droid distracts Croak by appealing to his Dark Hunger with Whiz-Um Brand Vinegar-Tabasco Chips; Croak rescues Badger, capturing The Mad Stinker in his Cloak of Darkness, and our heroes return to the nighttime streets. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $1.00.

Punisher (1987 2nd Series) 1D CGC 9.0 SS Bernthal

Paper: White

Signed by Jon Bernthal on 7/23/16.

Label #1424256010

Direct Edition. Story by Mike Baron. Art by Klaus Janson. Vietnam vet Frank Castle's wife and children were caught in the crossfire of warring crime families. Now, he's back and they're all going to pay. All of them. Those that visit harm on others will come to know him as the Punisher. Frank starts up his first ongoing series with guns blazing. His first target, a drug dealer who thinks he's above the law. Well, he's not above Punishment. Cover price $0.75.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 1N CGC 5.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4643367008

Newsstand Edition. "Free!" Guest-starring the Fantastic Four and Galactus. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. Many years ago, in order to prevent the total annihilation of his civilization and homeworld, Norrin Radd bargained with the Devourer of Worlds. Imbued with the Power Cosmic, he became the Silver Surfer and Herald of Galactus. However, on the fateful day he arrived on Earth, for love of humanity, he betrayed his master, and thus was cursed to never traverse the spaceways again. Now, after many years of exile, will the Silver Surfer finally be free to soar the heavens again? Plus, witness the savage attack of Champion, an Elder of the Universe (last seen in Marvel Two in One (1974) Annual #7), as events are set in motion for the next 10 issues. 48 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Uncle Scrooge (1954-2008 Dell/Gold Key/Gladstone/Gemstone) 219 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3846392006

Direct Edition. Cover art by Don Rosa. The Son of the Sun starring Uncle Scrooge, Donald Duck, Huey, Dewey and Louie, and Flintheart Glomgold, script and art by Don Rosa. Portrait of the Artist as a Duck Man text article, script by Geoffrey Blum, art by Don Rosa. A Taxing Effort starring Donald Duck and Ludwig Von Drake, script by Bob Foster, art by Frank Smith. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.95.

Uncle Scrooge (1954-2008 Dell/Gold Key/Gladstone/Gemstone) 219 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3846392007

Direct Edition. Cover art by Don Rosa. The Son of the Sun starring Uncle Scrooge, Donald Duck, Huey, Dewey and Louie, and Flintheart Glomgold, script and art by Don Rosa. Portrait of the Artist as a Duck Man text article, script by Geoffrey Blum, art by Don Rosa. A Taxing Effort starring Donald Duck and Ludwig Von Drake, script by Bob Foster, art by Frank Smith. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.95.

Usagi Yojimbo (1987 1st Series Fantagraphics) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Label #4614671023

First printing. A duel puts Stan Sakai's rabbit samurai in an introspective mood, and he recalls his early combat training with the lion-maned Sensei Katsuichi. Parts 1 and 2 of Samurai. Story, art and cover by Sakai, plus Waddlewalk by Dennis Fujitake. Black and white; 32 pages. Other titles featuring Usagi Yojimbo include Albedo, Doomsday Squad #3 and Space Usagi. NOTE: Some issues from #1-10 were reprinted. Reprints are so noted in the reprint edition's indica. Cover price $2.00.

Usagi Yojimbo (1987 1st Series Fantagraphics) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #3863597014

First printing. A duel puts Stan Sakai's rabbit samurai in an introspective mood, and he recalls his early combat training with the lion-maned Sensei Katsuichi. Parts 1 and 2 of Samurai. Story, art and cover by Sakai, plus Waddlewalk by Dennis Fujitake. Black and white; 32 pages. Other titles featuring Usagi Yojimbo include Albedo, Doomsday Squad #3 and Space Usagi. NOTE: Some issues from #1-10 were reprinted. Reprints are so noted in the reprint edition's indica. Cover price $2.00.

Usagi Yojimbo (1987 1st Series Fantagraphics) 1 FN/VF 7.0

First printing. A duel puts Stan Sakai's rabbit samurai in an introspective mood, and he recalls his early combat training with the lion-maned Sensei Katsuichi. Parts 1 and 2 of Samurai. Story, art and cover by Sakai, plus Waddlewalk by Dennis Fujitake. Black and white; 32 pages. Other titles featuring Usagi Yojimbo include Albedo, Doomsday Squad #3 and Space Usagi. NOTE: Some issues from #1-10 were reprinted. Reprints are so noted in the reprint edition's indica. Cover price $2.00.

Watchmen (1986) 10 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-3C4DCB2-018

"Two riders were approaching". Part 10 of 12. Story by Alan Moore. Art and cover by Dave Gibbons. Rorschach and Night Owl continue their detective work and finally discover who is behind the conspiracy. This is not a good thing. Includes four page fictional text feature with a view of Adrian Veidt's scrapbook. 32 pages. Full color. No ads. Cover price $1.50.