Auctions: comic books May 1989

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 315 VF+ 8.5

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.

Sensational She-Hulk (1989) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4142792010

Cover art by John Byrne. Second Chance, script and pencils by John Byrne, inks by Bob Wiacek; the Headmen hire the Circus of Crime to test She-Hulk's abilities. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Sensational She-Hulk (1989) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4609375017

Cover art by John Byrne. Second Chance, script and pencils by John Byrne, inks by Bob Wiacek; the Headmen hire the Circus of Crime to test She-Hulk's abilities. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures (1989) 2D CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4632066003

First printing. Direct Edition. Cover by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. Return of the Shredder (Part 2), script and art by Dave Garcia; Splinter's lifelong enemy, Saki (a.k.a. The Shredder) has returned from Dimension X and has begun a plot to discredit the Turtles. Health Education public service announcement with Archie, about AIDS. 36 pgs., full color. $1.00. 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 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4657040024

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 8.0

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/VF 7.0

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.