Auctions: comic books May 1989

ALF (1988) 15 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4699309021

Comic book version of the TV sitcom and cartoon that aired on NBC from 1986 to 1990 featuring an Alien Life Form (ALF) living with a family. A book length saga in three parts in which ALF mistakenly believes that the Tanners don't like him, runs away from home and ends up in Las Vegas in "The Run Run Run Run Runaway," All the World's a Cage" and "Home is Where the Artichoke Heart Is." Scripts by Michael Gallagher and art by Dave Manak & Marie Severin. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 315 VG+ 4.5

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Direct Edition. "A Matter of Life and Debt!" Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Life is full of challenges and on this day Peter Parker and his web-spinning alter-ego face three! The first, Hydro-Man attempts a payday robbery! But the Spectacular Spider-Man stops the heist! The second, Nathan Lubensky steals money from Aunt May to pay his gambling debts! However, Peter quickly shuts down his operation! And the fateful third...Venom escapes from the Vault! Wow, this challenge will be more difficult and more deadly starting next issue! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Kristy Watson. (Notes: Venom previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man 300.) The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 451,930; average paid circulation 271,100. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Batman Gotham by Gaslight (1989 DC) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Written by Brian Augustyn. Art by Mike Mignola and P. Craig Russell. Introduction by Robert Bloch.

In an age of mystery and superstition, how would the people of Gotham react to a weird creature of the night, a bat-garbed vigilante feared by the guilty and the innocent alike? Some would live in terror. Others would rest easier. Only one man would take no notice at all, a man with other matters to attend to. His name? No one knows for sure. Most people know him only as Jack. Jack the Ripper.

Squarebound, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $3.95.

Beauty and the Beast Portrait of Love (1989) 1st Printing 1A CGC 9.8 Red Foil

Paper: White

Label #4699263022

1st printing. Red Foil Edition. Painted cover art by Olivia De Berardinis. Portrait of Love, script and art by Wendy Pini; story tells of the great love of Vincent for Catherine expressed in a painting. Biographies for Wendy Pini, Olivia De Berardinis, Ron Periman, Linda Hamilton and Roy Dotrice. Color/B&W, slick paper stock, embossed cardstock cover. 56 pages. $5.95. Cover price $5.95.

Dirty Pair II (1989) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4699311008

Cover art by Adam Warren. Inside front cover B&W indicia page editorial about the weather outside the Eclipse offices by Catherine Yronwode. THINGS Past, script by Haruka Takachiho (creator of characters and situations), Toren Smith, and Adam Warren, art by Adam Warren; The "Lovely Angels" try to take a vacation, but end up chasing a former WWWA agent who has become a wanted criminal; Flashback sequence--The "Lovely Angels" train with Shasti and Deirdre. 36 pgs. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Hellblazer (1988) 18 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698528020

Part 5 of the 9-part 'The Fear Machine' cycle. At last, John Constantine is once more a man with a mission, setting out on a search of his own for Mercury. Written by Jamie Delano, with pencils by Mark Buckingham and inks by Alfredo Alcala. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.25.

Lum (1989) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4699262021

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 5 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609513006

The Sandman enters the dreams of Mister Miracle in an effort to recover his stolen ruby...the same ruby Dr. Destiny seeks. Guest-starring the Martian Manhunter. Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Sam Kieth and Malcolm Jones III. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 244D CBCS 9.0 Witnessed Sig Claremont

Paper: Off white to white

Witnessed Signature: Chris Claremont on 6/24/2022. Direct Edition

Label #22-225AE4F-020

Direct Edition. "Ladies' Night!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. Who are the M Squad and why are they about to ruin the girls' night out? Plus, the introduction of a brand new X-character! NOTE: 1st appearance of Jubilee. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 244D CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4235247005

Direct Edition. "Ladies' Night!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. Who are the M Squad and why are they about to ruin the girls' night out? Plus, the introduction of a brand new X-character! NOTE: 1st appearance of Jubilee. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 244D VF+ 8.5

Direct Edition. "Ladies' Night!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. Who are the M Squad and why are they about to ruin the girls' night out? Plus, the introduction of a brand new X-character! NOTE: 1st appearance of Jubilee. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 244D CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #3916766008

Direct Edition. "Ladies' Night!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. Who are the M Squad and why are they about to ruin the girls' night out? Plus, the introduction of a brand new X-character! NOTE: 1st appearance of Jubilee. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 244D FN+ 6.5

Direct Edition. "Ladies' Night!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. Who are the M Squad and why are they about to ruin the girls' night out? Plus, the introduction of a brand new X-character! NOTE: 1st appearance of Jubilee. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.