Auctions: comic books June 1988

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 301 CGC 9.6 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4668465008

Direct Edition. "The Sable Gauntlet!" Guest-starring Silver Sable. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. The first 300 issues of the Amazing Spider-Man are in the books after the web-slinger's epic battle vs. Venom last issue! And now the next chapter in the wall-crawler's anthology begins with an encounter with his favorite mercenary: Silver Sable! The enchanting sable agrees to make a test run through the security systems of a new high-rise office building, but deadly danger awaits on the top floor! Will Spidey catch the elevator in time? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Dr. Morris Sloan. First $1.00 issue. (Notes: The cover is the same artwork (with different colors) as the cover to issue 300. This issue includes a full-page ad for the first appearance of Typhoid Mary in the Daredevil (1st) series -- art by John Romita Jr. and Al Williamson. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 469,913; average paid circulation 284,692. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 301N VF 8.0 Newsstand Variant

Newsstand Edition. "The Sable Gauntlet!" Guest-starring Silver Sable. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. The first 300 issues of the Amazing Spider-Man are in the books after the web-slinger's epic battle vs. Venom last issue! And now the next chapter in the wall-crawler's anthology begins with an encounter with his favorite mercenary: Silver Sable! The enchanting sable agrees to make a test run through the security systems of a new high-rise office building, but deadly danger awaits on the top floor! Will Spidey catch the elevator in time? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Dr. Morris Sloan. First $1.00 issue. (Notes: The cover is the same artwork (with different colors) as the cover to issue 300. This issue includes a full-page ad for the first appearance of Typhoid Mary in the Daredevil (1st) series -- art by John Romita Jr. and Al Williamson. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 469,913; average paid circulation 284,692.) 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 301N VG/FN 5.0 Newsstand Variant

Newsstand Edition. "The Sable Gauntlet!" Guest-starring Silver Sable. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. The first 300 issues of the Amazing Spider-Man are in the books after the web-slinger's epic battle vs. Venom last issue! And now the next chapter in the wall-crawler's anthology begins with an encounter with his favorite mercenary: Silver Sable! The enchanting sable agrees to make a test run through the security systems of a new high-rise office building, but deadly danger awaits on the top floor! Will Spidey catch the elevator in time? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Dr. Morris Sloan. First $1.00 issue. (Notes: The cover is the same artwork (with different colors) as the cover to issue 300. This issue includes a full-page ad for the first appearance of Typhoid Mary in the Daredevil (1st) series -- art by John Romita Jr. and Al Williamson. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 469,913; average paid circulation 284,692.) 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 344D VF 8.0

Direct Edition. "Psychic Victory." Story by Peter David. Art by Todd McFarlane. It's the calm before the storm. The Redeemer and Rock, the Leader's new super-powered henchmen and former Hulkbusters, storm a top secret government facility to obtain Weapons of Mass Destruction. Meanwhile, Bruce and Betty's relationship has been a tumultuous one at best. Betty intends to confront the one responsible, the Hulk. 36 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 344N FN- 5.5

Newsstand Edition. "Psychic Victory." Story by Peter David. Art by Todd McFarlane. It's the calm before the storm. The Redeemer and Rock, the Leader's new super-powered henchmen and former Hulkbusters, storm a top secret government facility to obtain Weapons of Mass Destruction. Meanwhile, Bruce and Betty's relationship has been a tumultuous one at best. Betty intends to confront the one responsible, the Hulk. 36 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Last of the Viking Heroes (1987) 5B CGC 9.4 Bondage Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4728858009

Cover by Michael Thibodeaux. Written by Michael Thibodeaux, Steve Robertson, Steve Kaye and Palle Jensen. Art by Michael Thibodeaux, Palle Jensen, Mike Royer and Joe Sinnott. Featuring an untitled lead story by Michael Thibodeaux, Steve Robertson (dialogue), Steve Kaye (dialogue), Mike Royer (co-inks) and Joe Sinnott (co-inks). Plus: An untitled Phantom Force back-up story by Palle Jensen. Note: Letters page includes a letter from Steve Ditko. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Mr. Monster (1988 Dark Horse) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4583808003

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Story and art by Michael Gilbert. Continuing the "Origins" saga! The birth of baby Stern! Also, we get to meet Mr. Monsters of ages past! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.