Auctions: comic books December 1989

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 326 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4268100008

Direct Edition. "Gravity Storm" Acts of Vengeance crossover. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Colleen Doran. Inks by Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Colleen Doran and Al Gordon. Peter and Mary Jane throw a housewarming party in their new Soho loft! It's a really cool place right above Harry and Liz Osborn's loft! Meanwhile at the Daily Bugle, Graviton stops by in search of Spider-Man! Whoa, the master of gravity usually tangles with the Avengers and the Fantastic Four! Why is he after the wondrous wall-crawler? It's all part of the act! The Acts of Vengeance that is! Is Spidey ready to step up his game? Cameo appearances by Flash Thompson, Glory Grant, and Aunt May. (Notes: Elements of the story continue in Spectacular Spider-Man 158. Graviton previously appeared in Fantastic Four 322.) 36 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Miracleman (1985) 16 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4619106001

Olympus - Written by Alan Moore. Art and Cover by John Totleben. Alan Moore bids farewell to the series! Characters in this issue: Miracleman, Warpsmiths (Phon Mooda, Llans Ivo, Uxu Chil, Hrin Lulli, Kana Blur), Miraclewoman, Firedrake, Margaret Thatcher, Cecil Parkinson, Mors (introduction), Big Ben (becomes the British Bulldog), Mike Moran (in underspace), Kid Miracleman (in underspace), Fenris (Miracledog), Winter Moran, Liz Moran, George Bush, Muammar Gaddafi and Jerry Fallwell. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 158D CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4638481011

Direct Edition. Acts of Vengeance crossover. 1st cosmic powered Spider-Man. "The Paste and the Power!" Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Sal Buscema. At the Empire State University physics laboratory, Peter Parker agrees to help Professor Lubisch with an experiment involving extra-dimensional energy transfer. According to the good professor, the experiment is harmless and nothing unexpected will happen. However, the energy transfer overloads the apparatus and flows incredible power into the Amazing Spider-Man! The web-slinger uses his new cosmic power to easily dispatch the Trapster, who had attacked him earlier in the day. Story continues in Web of Spider-Man 59. Cameo appearances by Doctor Doom, Kingpin, Magneto, and the Wizard. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 60D VF- 7.5

Direct Edition. They're back! Jazz, Grimlock and Bumblebee! The Autobots have three great heroes...but not for long! Plus, introducing Bludgeon. Written by Simon Furman, with art by Jose Delbo and Dave Hunt. Cover by Jose Delbo and Danny Bulanadi. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 254 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4631124006

"All New, All-Different...Here We Go Again!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. A brand new era in the lives of the X-Men begins right here. Out of necessity, a new team of super-human mutants assembles. But will their first mission be their last when they tangle with the killer cyborgs known as the Reavers. Plus, Forge enlist Freedom Force to his cause. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 255D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4634608012

Direct Edition. "Crash & Burn!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. Forge and Freedom Force face the deadly Reavers in a battle not everyone will walk away from. Plus, a familiar face shows up in China. NOTE: 1st appearance of Matsuo Tsurayaba. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 256D CGC 9.8 SS Claremont/ Lee

Paper: White

Signed by Chris Claremont and Jim Lee on 10/10/15

Label #1331205008

Direct Edition. Acts of Vengeance: Part 1 of 3. "The Key that Breaks the Locke!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. A cabal made-up of some of Marvel's most dangerous villains has gathered together to pull their resources and finally destroy the heroes who oppose them. This inner circle consists of Doctor Doom, Magneto, the Kingpin, Wizard, Red Skull, the Mandarin, and a mysterious benefactor. Their plan is to surprise their enemies with foes whom they've never faced. In this issue, Iron Man's arch nemesis the Mandarin takes on a new apprentice - Lady Mandarin! The X-Men know her as Psylocke. NOTE: 1st appearance of the ninja Psylocke. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 256D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609432004

Direct Edition. Acts of Vengeance: Part 1 of 3. "The Key that Breaks the Locke!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. A cabal made-up of some of Marvel's most dangerous villains has gathered together to pull their resources and finally destroy the heroes who oppose them. This inner circle consists of Doctor Doom, Magneto, the Kingpin, Wizard, Red Skull, the Mandarin, and a mysterious benefactor. Their plan is to surprise their enemies with foes whom they've never faced. In this issue, Iron Man's arch nemesis the Mandarin takes on a new apprentice - Lady Mandarin! The X-Men know her as Psylocke. NOTE: 1st appearance of the ninja Psylocke. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 256D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4660817010

Direct Edition. Acts of Vengeance: Part 1 of 3. "The Key that Breaks the Locke!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. A cabal made-up of some of Marvel's most dangerous villains has gathered together to pull their resources and finally destroy the heroes who oppose them. This inner circle consists of Doctor Doom, Magneto, the Kingpin, Wizard, Red Skull, the Mandarin, and a mysterious benefactor. Their plan is to surprise their enemies with foes whom they've never faced. In this issue, Iron Man's arch nemesis the Mandarin takes on a new apprentice - Lady Mandarin! The X-Men know her as Psylocke. NOTE: 1st appearance of the ninja Psylocke. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 256D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4663139006

Direct Edition. Acts of Vengeance: Part 1 of 3. "The Key that Breaks the Locke!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. A cabal made-up of some of Marvel's most dangerous villains has gathered together to pull their resources and finally destroy the heroes who oppose them. This inner circle consists of Doctor Doom, Magneto, the Kingpin, Wizard, Red Skull, the Mandarin, and a mysterious benefactor. Their plan is to surprise their enemies with foes whom they've never faced. In this issue, Iron Man's arch nemesis the Mandarin takes on a new apprentice - Lady Mandarin! The X-Men know her as Psylocke. NOTE: 1st appearance of the ninja Psylocke. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 256D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #2059290006

Direct Edition. Acts of Vengeance: Part 1 of 3. "The Key that Breaks the Locke!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. A cabal made-up of some of Marvel's most dangerous villains has gathered together to pull their resources and finally destroy the heroes who oppose them. This inner circle consists of Doctor Doom, Magneto, the Kingpin, Wizard, Red Skull, the Mandarin, and a mysterious benefactor. Their plan is to surprise their enemies with foes whom they've never faced. In this issue, Iron Man's arch nemesis the Mandarin takes on a new apprentice - Lady Mandarin! The X-Men know her as Psylocke. NOTE: 1st appearance of the ninja Psylocke. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Wolverine The Jungle Adventure (1989) 1 CGC 9.8 SS Mignola/Simonson

Paper: White

Signed by Mike Mignola and Walt Simonson on 09/09/2012.

Label #4547809001

"The Jungle Adventure!" Story by Walt Simonson. Art by Mike Mignola and Bob Wiacek. The Canadian mutant Wolverine, of the Uncanny X-Men, ventures into the Savage Land, the land that time forgot, seeking answers. Among a tribe of natives, Logan finds a place hunting the great beasts that walked the earth millions of years ago, but all is not as it seems. Things turn ugly when Wolverine comes face-to-face with the five-thousand year old mutant tyrant known as Apocalypse. 48 pages. Square-bound softcover. Cover price $4.50.