Auctions: comic books March 1989

Aliens (1988 Dark Horse) 4 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-44C56E4-010

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1st printing - Written by Mark Verheiden. Art and cover by Mark A. Nelson. All hell breaks loose as Hicks, Newt and the Marines arrive on the Aliens' homeworld! While back on Earth, a misguided religious fanatic frees the Alien Queen captured by the Bionational Corp.! Even if Hicks and Newt survive their mission, will there be an Earth to come home to? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 264 CGC 5.5

Paper: White

Label #4427246023

"The Owl returns in Baby Boom!" Written by Ann Nocenti. Pencils by Steve Ditko (breakdowns) and Mike Manley (finishes). Inks by Al Williamson and Mike Manley. Cover art by Steve Lightle. The Owl tries to muscle in on the crack trade by using a gang of crazies to steal cocaine from the Cannibals; With bags of coke exploding all over the city, DD has to take on the Owl and save a little baby from becoming another statistic. Letter to the editor from Charles Novinskie (Topps Comics). Cover price $0.75.

Phantom (1989 DC 2nd Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-2DCBDFF-030

The Ghost Who Walks returns. As we pick up the adventures of the legendary protector of the jungle - who is believed to be immortal by those who fear and respect his authority and power - he is on the trail of a gang of gun runners looking to increase business by instigating a civil war that will tear a country apart. Can the Phantom stop them before war breaks out and a nation is destroyed...or will the hero of the downtrodden masses finally reach the end of his 400-year reign as the Ghost Who Walks? Only time, and the story beginning in THE PHANTOM #1, will tell the tale. Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Written by Mark Verheiden, with art by Luke McDonnell. Cover by McDonnell. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Saga of the Sub-Mariner (1988) 5 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0942422006

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Bob McLeod. Invaders starring Sub-Mariner, script by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Richardson & Company; retells Namor's teaming with Torch in Marvel Mystery #17 and Invaders. Subby, Bill, and Me: Part 4 of a Personal View interview with Bill Everett by Roy Thomas (reprinted from Alter Ego #11). 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 3 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Name Written on 1ST Page in Pen.

Label #3964320002

In order to regain his lost kingdom, the Sandman must first recover his lost mystical objects, a quest that will require the aid of a reluctant John Constantine. Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 21 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-47253CB-015

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"You Say you want...Obliteration!" Story by Marshall Rogers and Michael Higgins. Art by Marshall Rogers and Dave Cockrum. The Obliterator is an Elder of the Universe, a group of powerful and ancient cosmic beings who pursue a single purpose in life that keeps them alive through the eons. But, after a recent confrontation with the Silver Surfer, the Obliterator's purpose in life had been taken away. For this transgression, he will annihilate Norrin Radd's homeworld, Zenn-La. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 242 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EE4644-022

Giant-Sized Spectacular - Inferno: Part 4 of 7 - "Burn!" Guest-starring X-Factor. Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. Story continued from X-Factor (Vol. 1) #37. It had to happen...the original X-Men - Cyclops, Ice Man, Archangel, Beast, and Jean Grey - are back! But with the demonic spell cast over New York City will X-Man be forced to fight X-Man. Plus, more startling revelations about Scott and Madelyne's baby, and more twists and turns in the storyline that has consumed the Marvel Universe - Inferno! Story continued in X-Factor (Vol. 1) #38. NOTE: The Inferno also runs through New Mutants #71-73. Cover price $1.50.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 48 CBCS 9.0 SS Conway

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Gerry Conway on 4/10/2022. Direct Edition

Label #22-1D84B02-018

1st full appearance of Demogoblin. Inferno crossover. "Eyes of the Demon" Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Alex Saviuk and Keith Williams. Cover by Alex Saviuk and Frank Giacoia. Story continues from Spectacular Spiderman 147. The Inferno bedlam is continuing throughout New York City. Spider-Man has just saved the Daily Bugle staff from a demon attack, and now the web-slinger is looking for his wife, Mary Jane. However, the Hobgoblin finds Spider-Man first! Will Mary Jane save Spider-Man this time? Story continues in Amazing Spiderman 313. Cameo appearances by the Kingpin and the Lizard. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.