Auctions: comic books September 1988

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 304 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4681552020

Direct Edition. "California Schemin'!" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Todd McFarlane. Finishes by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Todd McFarlane. The Daily Bugle publishes a book featuring Peter Parker's best photos of Spider-Man! And now the Bugle's ace photographer and Mary Jane are on their way to Los Angeles for the publicity tour! It should be all fun in the sun in the city of angels! But Peter's first promotional event at the L.A. civic center hits a snag when an old acquaintance shows up: the Black Fox! The wily fox steals a priceless chalice and the chase is on! Is the web-slinger ready for his Hollywood debut? Cameo appearances by Aunt May, J. Jonah Jameson, and the Prowler. First appearance of Jonathan Caesar. (Notes: The Black Fox previously appeared in Web of Spider-Man 15. The Amazing Spider-Man title was published bi-monthly for the next 5 issues.) 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 304 VF/NM 9.0

Direct Edition. "California Schemin'!" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Todd McFarlane. Finishes by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Todd McFarlane. The Daily Bugle publishes a book featuring Peter Parker's best photos of Spider-Man! And now the Bugle's ace photographer and Mary Jane are on their way to Los Angeles for the publicity tour! It should be all fun in the sun in the city of angels! But Peter's first promotional event at the L.A. civic center hits a snag when an old acquaintance shows up: the Black Fox! The wily fox steals a priceless chalice and the chase is on! Is the web-slinger ready for his Hollywood debut? Cameo appearances by Aunt May, J. Jonah Jameson, and the Prowler. First appearance of Jonathan Caesar. (Notes: The Black Fox previously appeared in Web of Spider-Man 15. The Amazing Spider-Man title was published bi-monthly for the next 5 issues.) 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Batman (1940) 423 CGC 9.8 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4652744003

1st Printing. Direct Edition. Three cops relate three tales of the Dark Knight, revealing different facets of Batman's character, in "You Shoulda Seen Him..." Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Todd McFarlane cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 423 CGC 9.8 SS McFarlane 1st Printing

Paper: White

Signed by Todd McFarlane on 1/12/26.

Label #4660948009

1st Printing. Direct Edition. Three cops relate three tales of the Dark Knight, revealing different facets of Batman's character, in "You Shoulda Seen Him..." Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Todd McFarlane cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 423 CGC 9.4 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4552373003

1st Printing. Direct Edition. Three cops relate three tales of the Dark Knight, revealing different facets of Batman's character, in "You Shoulda Seen Him..." Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Todd McFarlane cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 423 CGC 7.5 1st Printing

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4661027001

1st Printing. Direct Edition. Three cops relate three tales of the Dark Knight, revealing different facets of Batman's character, in "You Shoulda Seen Him..." Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Todd McFarlane cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 423 FN 6.0 1st Printing

1st Printing. Direct Edition. Three cops relate three tales of the Dark Knight, revealing different facets of Batman's character, in "You Shoulda Seen Him..." Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Todd McFarlane cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 423N VF- 7.5

First Printing. Newsstand Edition. Three cops relate three tales of the Dark Knight, revealing different facets of Batman's character, in "You Shoulda Seen Him..." Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Todd McFarlane cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Cosmic Odyssey (1988) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698525025

Book One: Discovery. Since time immemorial, the forces of New Genesis and Apokolips have stood at odds for control over the universe. Nothing less than the threat of total cosmic destruction could forge an alliance between Highfather and Darkseid...but that time has come and the story is told in the COSMIC ODYSSEY. Metron has at last unlocked the secret of the mysterious Anti-Life Equation, the very meaning of life itself...throwing the fate of the entire universe into question. The only chance for salvation is a hastily assembled team of the universe's greatest heroes, consisting of Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter, Starfire, Orion and others...operating under the joint supervision of Highfather and Darkseid. Written by Jim Starlin, with art by Mike Mignola and Carlos Garzon, and colors by Steve Oliff. Cover by Mignola and Oliff. Cover price $3.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 233N CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4512476005

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Newsstand Edition. "Dawn of Blood!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. The Brood is back and more dangerous than ever. Now with special abilities of their own, even the X-Men may not be able to stop them this time. Meanwhile, what do Madelyne Pryor's prophetic dreams mean? 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

V for Vendetta (1988) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4660817012

Part 1 of 10. The time is 1997. The place is Great Britain... and things have never been worse. It's a time of brooding darkness, chilling despair and oppressive tyranny. The time for V for Vendetta. Who is the mysterious V? Is his wrath aimed at the fascist rulers gripping Britain in their iron grasp...or are his motives more complex than any reasonable person can hope to understand? Welcome to the dark world of Alan Moore and David Lloyd's downbeat thriller, originally published in black and white in the British weekly comics magazine Warrior. Now, presented for the first time in this country, V for Vendetta debuts in full color. V for Vendetta is a 10-issue Deluxe Format maxi-series, featuring all the original episodes from Warrior and, beginning with the eighth issue, all-new material and the long-awaited finale by series creators writer Alan Moore and artist David Lloyd. David will also be coloring V for Vendetta for its Deluxe Format debut, as well as providing all-new covers. Suggested for Mature Readers. Cover price $2.00.