Auctions: comic books August 1989

Adolescent Radioactive Black Belt Hamsters Massacre (1989) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4500669013

Adolescent Radioactive Black Belt Hamsters Massacre The Japanese Invasion! Story by Don Chin. Art by Ken Hooper. Cover by Stan Sakai. One of the many martial-arts funny-animal comics that appeared in the wake of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles success, and nearly broke the comics industry. This one features hamsters with space-borne super-combat skills, and was the most popular, other than TMNT itself. When the Hamsters learn that their book is being cancelled to make way for more manga, they head to Japan to settle the score. Featuring cameos by writer and editors Don Chin, Dean Mullaney, and Catherine Yronwode. Contains parodies of Area 88, Speed Racer, Astro Boy, Mai the Psychic Girl, Legend of Kamui, Lone Wolf and Cub, and Godzilla. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Cheval Noir (1989) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Significant inner well scuff(s)

Label #3948974001

Cover by Dave Stevens. This elegant new anthology will feature the best work by the best cartoonists the world over! In this special 64-page, perfect-bound first issue: A beautiful Dave Steven's cover, Phillipe Druillet's The Lone Sloane, Adele and the Beast by Jacques Tardi, Angel Fusion by Kato and Goto, and stories by a host of other renowned creators, including Schuiten and Peeters, Andreas, and Cossu. 64 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $3.50.

Secret Origins Special (1989) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4412913020

A look at the secret origins of Penguin, the Riddler and Two-Face. Framing sequence is the making of a 'Steve Jones Investigates' special, taking a look at the costumed criminals of Gotham, in "Original Sins." Script by Neil Gaiman, art by Mike Hoffman & Kevin Nowlan. Origins: Penguin in "The Killing Peck." Script by Alan Grant, art by Sam Kieth; the Riddler in "When is a Door." Script by Neil Gaiman, art by Bernie Mireault & Matt Wagner; Two-Face in an untitled tale. Script by Mark Verheiden, art by Pat Broderick & Dick Giordano. Cover by Brian Bolland. Cover price $2.00.

Sensational She-Hulk (1989) 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4500670016

"Tall Disorder." Captain America and Namor flashback cameo. Story and art by John Byrne. It's another issue of hilarity and breaking of the third wall. She-Hulk frantically tries to find the right outfit for her lunch date with a super-heroine from the forties (the Golden Age Blonde Phantom). Their meal is interrupted as Stilt-Man barges through. Now, it's up to the Sensational One to put an end to the villain's criminal activities. Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 10D CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4498458010

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.