Auctions: comic books March 1991

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 383D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4485121013

Direct Edition. "I Am Legend" 50th Anniversary triple-sized issue with Red Skull. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Ron Lim. Inks by Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Ron Lim (pencils) and Jim Lee (inks). In an unusual tale, Captain America is mystically transported to a land where only American legends reside including Johnny Appleseed, Pecos Bill, John Henry, Paul Bunyan, and Uncle Sam. Cameo appearance by the Avengers. First back up story: "Fighting side-by-side with Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos" Script by Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Bob Petrecca. A retelling of Sgt. Fury 13 (originally published in December 1964) from the viewpoint of Captain America and Bucky. Second back up story: "Man of Straw" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Dan Panosian. The U.S. Agent comes to grips with his role in the deaths of right-winger and left-winger. Third back up story: "Bad to the Bone!" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Ron Wilson. Inks by Fred Fredrickson. The story explains how Crossbones first met the Red Skull and became one of his operatives. (Note: The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 294,214; average paid circulation 170,900.) 64 pages Cover price $2.00.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 383D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4541621005

Direct Edition. "I Am Legend" 50th Anniversary triple-sized issue with Red Skull. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Ron Lim. Inks by Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Ron Lim (pencils) and Jim Lee (inks). In an unusual tale, Captain America is mystically transported to a land where only American legends reside including Johnny Appleseed, Pecos Bill, John Henry, Paul Bunyan, and Uncle Sam. Cameo appearance by the Avengers. First back up story: "Fighting side-by-side with Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos" Script by Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Bob Petrecca. A retelling of Sgt. Fury 13 (originally published in December 1964) from the viewpoint of Captain America and Bucky. Second back up story: "Man of Straw" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Dan Panosian. The U.S. Agent comes to grips with his role in the deaths of right-winger and left-winger. Third back up story: "Bad to the Bone!" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Ron Wilson. Inks by Fred Fredrickson. The story explains how Crossbones first met the Red Skull and became one of his operatives. (Note: The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 294,214; average paid circulation 170,900.) 64 pages Cover price $2.00.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 242D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4523660007

Direct Edition. Cover art by Jim Lee. They Came To Castle Zukala, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gary Hartle, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Conan, Red Sonja and Karanthes arrive at El-Ron's castle for the wedding of El-Ron and Red Sonja; El-Ron's past is revealed and Conan is taken by Jagga-Nota to his home dimension; "The Sorceror and the She-Devil" part 2. Letters page has information on Robert E. Howard's Hyborian lands. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Darkhawk (1991 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3906273019

Direct Edition. Cover art by Mike Manley. Dawn of the Darkhawk, script by Danny Fingeroth, art by Mike Manley; Chris Powell finds the Darkhawk amulet; Bazin is unable to bribe Chris' mother (an assistant DA), but bribes Chris' father (a cop) who then leaves the family; Bazin and Hobgoblin want the Darkhawk power; Saint Johnny gives Chris the name Darkhawk. 36 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 72D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4527844012

Direct Edition. Wolverine in Weapon X: Prologue - by Barry Windsor-Smith (script, cover, and art); Shanna the She-Devil in "The Bush of Ghosts - Part 5: Ant Hills of the Savannah" by Gerard Jones (script) & Paul Gulacy (art); Daredevil in "Redemption Song - Part 4: A Momentary Taste of Being" by Sandy Plunkett (script & art) & Dwayne Turner (art); Red Wolf in "Flesh of My Flesh" by Fabian Nicieza (script) & Javier Saltares (art); Bengal, Lobo (wolf partner of Red Wolf) appearance. Cover price $1.25.

New Warriors (1990 1st Series) 9 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4520482011

Hard Choices: Part 3 of 3 - "Following the Line Along the Middle!" Guest-starring Punisher. Written by Fabian Nicieza. Art by Mark Bagley and Larry Mahlstedt. In the conclusion to HARD CHOICES, as Night Thrasher and the Punisher's duel comes to a head. Meanwhile, can the rest of the team defeat the mysterious Force of Nature and rescue Speedball's mother? Featuring an appearance by Emma Frost and the Hellions. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 274D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4520267001

Direct Edition. "Capital Crimes!" Part 1 of 4. Guest-starring Nick Fury and Ka-Zar. Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. It's an epic battle is being waged in the Savage Land and the future of mankind may rest in the hands of...Magneto?! Meanwhile, the X-Men have arrived on the far side of the universe only to have blundered into the trap of an old and dangerous adversary. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 274D VF 8.0

Direct Edition. "Capital Crimes!" Part 1 of 4. Guest-starring Nick Fury and Ka-Zar. Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. It's an epic battle is being waged in the Savage Land and the future of mankind may rest in the hands of...Magneto?! Meanwhile, the X-Men have arrived on the far side of the universe only to have blundered into the trap of an old and dangerous adversary. Cover price $1.00.