Auctions: comic books September 1988

Aliens (1988 Dark Horse) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4498523010

1st printing - Written by Mark Verheiden. Art and cover by Mark A. Nelson. Hicks breaks Newt out of the mental hospital where she is being held, and the two of them, along with a crack squad of battle-hardened Marines, blast-off for the Aliens' homeworld. But is the Alien menace really as far away as Hicks believes, or is the threat closer to Earth than anyone imagines? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

Aliens (1988 Dark Horse) 2 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4510774003

1st printing - Written by Mark Verheiden. Art and cover by Mark A. Nelson. Hicks breaks Newt out of the mental hospital where she is being held, and the two of them, along with a crack squad of battle-hardened Marines, blast-off for the Aliens' homeworld. But is the Alien menace really as far away as Hicks believes, or is the threat closer to Earth than anyone imagines? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

Batman (1940) 423D VF+ 8.5 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) 423D VG/FN 5.0 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) 423REP VG- 3.5 Reprint

Second or later printing with TurboGrafx ad on back cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman The Cult (1988) 2 CGC 9.8 SS Starlin/ Wrightson

Paper: White

Signed by Jim Starlin and Bernie Wrightson on 9/26/15

Label #2679256005

Book two of a four-issue series, "Capture" finds Batman drugged and under the influence of Deacon Joseph Blackfire's religious cult. Prestige format, written by Jim Starlin with art by Bernie Wrightson. Cover price $3.50.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 75N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4520266008

Newsstand Edition. The assault on Cobra Island continues in "Holding Actions!" Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Spirit Iron-Knife; Flint; Lady Jaye; Mainframe; Dial-Tone; Tunnel Rat; Sneek-Peek; Gung-Ho; Lt. Falcon; Duke; Roadblock; Beach-Head; Crank-Case; Clutch; Wild Bill; Doc; Leatherneck; Cutter; Tripwire; Short-Fuse; Stalker; Shipwreck; Mutt and Junkyard; Lifeline; Sci-Fi; Fast-Draw; Crazylegs; Breaker; Maverick; VILLAINS: Cobra Commander II [Fred VII]; Baroness; Dr. Mindbender; Serpentor; Zartan; Dreadnoks; Destro; Iron Grenadiers; Nullifier; Crimson Guardsmen; Cobra Soldiers. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Marshall Rogers and Fred Fredericks. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

Terminator (1988 Now) 1N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4546870010

Newsstand Edition. Painted cover by Mitch O'Connell. Untitled story, script by Fred Schiller, pencils by Tony Akins, inks by Jim Brozman; It's 2031 and the war between mankind and the Terminators rages on; A crew of scientists from the moon, looking for items they need, is shot down by the Terminators and must join with the local resistance fighters. 36 pgs., full color. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 234D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4520267010

Direct Edition. "Glory Day!" Part 3 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Marc Silvestri and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. Don't miss the cataclysmic conclusion to the epic Brood storyline. If the X-Men fall, mankind is doomed! Meanwhile, Madelyne Pryor embraces her dark destiny. Cover price $1.00.

V for Vendetta (1988) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4523980003

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.