Auctions: comic books February 1990

Batman (1940) 444D CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4679906005

Direct Edition. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Michael Bair cover. Batman braves the gauntlet of Crimesmith's security system in "Crimesmith And Punishment". Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Grendel (1986 Comico) 40 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4699263018

Special "flip" issue. Front cover is for the conclusion of the current Grendel storyline in which leadership is passed on to Grendel's heir and the Grendel palace is under siege in "Devil Redeemed." Script by Matt Wagner and art by Tim Sale. Story uses a different storytelling layout. Issue also has "Tales from the Underground – Suspicious Minds." Back cover is for a special preview of the new "Grendel Tales" series with "Devil Worship," the very first Grendel tale as student Marcus Brand finds himself a victim. Script by Steve Seagle and art by Che Anderson. Cover price $3.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 34D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #1242671013

Direct Edition. Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - Rebirth of Thanos: Part 1 of 5 - "...Even Demigods must Dream!" Featuring the return of Thanos. Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The Silver Surfer tours the realm of Death. And, by story's end, witness the triumphant return of one of the Marvel Universe's most dangerous villains, the Mad Titan, Thanos. 32 pages.

NOTE: "This is the Mad Titan's first in continuity appearance since his demise in Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) Annual #2 thirteen years earlier and his cameo in Death of Captain Marvel GN (1982 Marvel Graphic Novel)." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

Cover price $1.00.