Auctions: comic books May 1989

Avengers West Coast (1985) 44N CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #3926516004

Newsstand Edition. Vision Quest Part 3 of 4. "Better a Widow..." Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by John Byrne. The Scarlet Witch is in a state of shock upon seeing the Vision's body lying ona laboratory table completely disassembled! A cabal of worldwide governments decided that the Vision had to be "erased" after the events of Avengers 253 & 254; and tragically, they have been successful in their endeavor. Earth's Mightiest Heroes are outraged, but can do little besides collect the Vision's body and (its assorted components) and return to their west coast compound. Thankfully, Dr. Henry Pym is the world's leading expert on biology and robotics. And he can reassemble the synthezoid avenger. But what about restoring the Vision's emotions and memories? In the meantime, the government assigns a new member to the West Coast Avengers: the U.S. Agent. Cameo appearances by Professor Phineas Horton and Raymond Sikorski. (Notes: Avengers Forever #8 reveals that one of the characters in the Vision Quest saga was not the person he appeared to be. This four-part story was reprinted in 2020 in the trade paperback: Avengers West Coast Vision Quest Epic Collection.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Mayhem (1989 Dark Horse) 1 FN+ 6.5

Cover by Chris Warner. This new series is guaranteed to live up to its title! Each issue contains 3 twelve-page, action-packed stories of Mayhem! John Arcudi and Doug Mahnke (the team from Dark Horse Presents' Homicide) create strange, violent new tales of The Mask; new writer Tim Eldred and artists Harrison Fong and Robert Caracol carry the cast of Mecha into all-out war; and Jerry Prosser and new artist Wayne Tanaka continue the adventures of The Mark as he battles against the fascist regime of the Archon! B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Playboy Magazine (1953-Present HMH Publishing) Vol. 36 #5 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4592088014

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The world's longest running men's magazine, featuring advice columns, pictorials, illustrations and humor. In this issue: From Russia with Love - The Soviets' First Sex Star, Natalya Negoda; Bold Peek at a Hot Movie - Scandal; Deep Inside Geraldo...Yes, Geraldo; Bases-Loaded Preview of Baseball '89; and Interview with Our Kind of Woman - Susan Sarandon. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., PC/PB&W. Mature Readers

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 23 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-0BAA008-106

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"Alien!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. When the Silver Surfer learns that the population of a planet is being systematically wiped out by a fire-breathing dragon, he quickly sets out to slay the beast. But by story's end, the Sentinel of the Spaceways learns a hard lesson in judging a book by its cover. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 244D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609431018

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 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3728813001

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.