Auctions: comic books August 1989

Aliens (1989 Dark Horse) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3787926002

1st printing. Written by Mark Verheiden. Art and cover by Denis Beauvais. The world goes mad for Hicks and Newt. In their desperate attempt to escape an Earth overrun with Aliens, their ship lands at a top secret Marine Base where a crazed General is attempting to train Aliens for use in battle! FC Cover price $2.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 356N CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4737570012

Newsstand Edition. "Camptown Rages!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Al Milgrom. A teenage Steve Rogers has successfully infiltrated Mother Night's indoctrination camp; but now he must somehow stay alive for the next 30 hours until Sersi's incantation wears off, and the adolescent Steve Rogers returns to the full size and strength of Captain America. The situation looks hopeless when the young Cap is thoroughly beaten by the Sisters of Sin after he tries to escape. Is this the end? Last 75¢ issue. 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

Comic Art (Italian 1984 Comic Art) 58 FN 6.0

Italian series. Reprints Comics from Italy and around the world. Cover by Dave Stevens. This issue features work by Giancarlo Berardi, Jean Giraud (Moebius), Peiro (Manuel Peirotti), Alex Toth, Carlos Nine, Antonio Segura, Jordi Bernet, Daniel Bardet, Patrick Jusseaume, Didier Convard, and Christian Gine. Softcover, 8-1/2" x 10-3/4", 112 pages, color and B&W, Italian language, L. 7.000 cover price.

Dark Horse Presents (1986) 34 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4422411006

Cover by Chris Warner. This issue of Dark Horse's premier title features the fantastic climax of Book Two of Leopoldo Duranona's Race of Scorpions, the final episode of the current adventures of Michael Kraiger's radioactive misfit, The Zone, and a special Aliens story by Phil Norwood and Randy Stradley that will kick off one of Dark Horse's most exciting projects! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

Dark Horse Presents (1986) 34 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646695007

Cover by Chris Warner. This issue of Dark Horse's premier title features the fantastic climax of Book Two of Leopoldo Duranona's Race of Scorpions, the final episode of the current adventures of Michael Kraiger's radioactive misfit, The Zone, and a special Aliens story by Phil Norwood and Randy Stradley that will kick off one of Dark Horse's most exciting projects! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

Eightball (1989 Fantagraphics) 1 VG/FN 5.0

Cover art by Daniel Clowes. Like a Velvet Glove Cast in Iron; Clay sees a strange and compelling film titled 'Like A Velvet Glove Cast In Iron' and attempts to discover more about it. The Laffin' Spittin' Man; Lloyd's philandering has unforseen consequences. Young Dan Pussey; Satire about monthly mass-produced super-hero comics. Scripts and art by Daniel Clowes. 36 pgs. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Legends of the Stargrazers (1989) 5 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4593409015

Partial-Wraparound Cover by Adam Hughes. Stories by Tony Isabella, Cynthy J. Wood and David Campiti. Art by Matt Thompson, Chris Tsuda and Randy Elliott. In the last issue (spoilers ahead), young Jason Bond wished to grow up to be a Stargrazer -- an impossible wish for a male! But his Aunt Selena, long a Stargrazer herself, would not rest until she made the dream come true! Meanwhile, Captain Rachel Lacey told of their need to keep Julie Green happy -- because, with the dragon bonding soon to come, the upcoming shore leave could well be Julie's last. THIS ISSUE: In "Landfall Rising" by Tony Isabella, Cynthy J. Wood, David Campiti, Matt Thompson and Randy Elliott, Julie Green and Sherree Rhys-Hollm embark on a dirtside romp -- in a search for the fabled Treasure of the Alallart. Sherree never suspected that she would be heralded as possible Queen of the Alallart -- just as she'd never believed the terrible depths of evil to which the last of the Alallart wizards would stoop, to prevent the coronation and force Julie Green to do his bidding! Plus: "Patterns" by David Campiti, Chris Tsuda and Randy Elliott. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 55 VF 8.0

Direct Edition. It's man vs. machine...in a duel to the death! Plus, introducing the Decepticon Micromasters! Written by Bob Budiansky, with art by Bob Budiansky, Jim Fern and Mike Gustovich. Cover by Jose Delbo and Danny Bulanadi. Cover price $1.00.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 55 VF- 7.5

Direct Edition. It's man vs. machine...in a duel to the death! Plus, introducing the Decepticon Micromasters! Written by Bob Budiansky, with art by Bob Budiansky, Jim Fern and Mike Gustovich. Cover by Jose Delbo and Danny Bulanadi. Cover price $1.00.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 55 VF- 7.5

Direct Edition. It's man vs. machine...in a duel to the death! Plus, introducing the Decepticon Micromasters! Written by Bob Budiansky, with art by Bob Budiansky, Jim Fern and Mike Gustovich. Cover by Jose Delbo and Danny Bulanadi. Cover price $1.00.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 55 VF- 7.5

Direct Edition. It's man vs. machine...in a duel to the death! Plus, introducing the Decepticon Micromasters! Written by Bob Budiansky, with art by Bob Budiansky, Jim Fern and Mike Gustovich. Cover by Jose Delbo and Danny Bulanadi. Cover price $1.00.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 55 VF- 7.5

Direct Edition. It's man vs. machine...in a duel to the death! Plus, introducing the Decepticon Micromasters! Written by Bob Budiansky, with art by Bob Budiansky, Jim Fern and Mike Gustovich. Cover by Jose Delbo and Danny Bulanadi. Cover price $1.00.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 55 VF- 7.5

Direct Edition. It's man vs. machine...in a duel to the death! Plus, introducing the Decepticon Micromasters! Written by Bob Budiansky, with art by Bob Budiansky, Jim Fern and Mike Gustovich. Cover by Jose Delbo and Danny Bulanadi. Cover price $1.00.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 55 VF- 7.5

Direct Edition. It's man vs. machine...in a duel to the death! Plus, introducing the Decepticon Micromasters! Written by Bob Budiansky, with art by Bob Budiansky, Jim Fern and Mike Gustovich. Cover by Jose Delbo and Danny Bulanadi. Cover price $1.00.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 55 VF- 7.5

Direct Edition. It's man vs. machine...in a duel to the death! Plus, introducing the Decepticon Micromasters! Written by Bob Budiansky, with art by Bob Budiansky, Jim Fern and Mike Gustovich. Cover by Jose Delbo and Danny Bulanadi. Cover price $1.00.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 55 FN 6.0

Direct Edition. It's man vs. machine...in a duel to the death! Plus, introducing the Decepticon Micromasters! Written by Bob Budiansky, with art by Bob Budiansky, Jim Fern and Mike Gustovich. Cover by Jose Delbo and Danny Bulanadi. Cover price $1.00.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 10D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4735000008

Direct Edition. "Hours!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema and Bill Sienkiewicz. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. On his birthday, Logan reflects on the murder of Silver Fox, the woman he loved, and Sabretooth, the man that murdered her! Featuring one of the earliest and most brutal battles between these two hated arch enemies. Kent Williams art on back cover (last back cover pin-up). Cover price $1.50.