Auctions: comic books April 1991

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 346 VF+ 8.5

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Erik Larsen, inks by Randy Emberlin. "Elliptical Pursuit!", script by David Michelinie, pencils by Erik Larsen, inks by Randy Emberlin; Eddie Brock is back…for Peters head!; After escaping prison, Venom taunts Spider-Man into a final showdown; Peter Parkers known for his smarts--why then does he stumble straight into Venoms trap?; An all-out smack down slugfest ensues. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 346 VF 8.0

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Erik Larsen, inks by Randy Emberlin. "Elliptical Pursuit!", script by David Michelinie, pencils by Erik Larsen, inks by Randy Emberlin; Eddie Brock is back…for Peters head!; After escaping prison, Venom taunts Spider-Man into a final showdown; Peter Parkers known for his smarts--why then does he stumble straight into Venoms trap?; An all-out smack down slugfest ensues. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 346 VF- 7.5

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Erik Larsen, inks by Randy Emberlin. "Elliptical Pursuit!", script by David Michelinie, pencils by Erik Larsen, inks by Randy Emberlin; Eddie Brock is back…for Peters head!; After escaping prison, Venom taunts Spider-Man into a final showdown; Peter Parkers known for his smarts--why then does he stumble straight into Venoms trap?; An all-out smack down slugfest ensues. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 346 VF- 7.5

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Erik Larsen, inks by Randy Emberlin. "Elliptical Pursuit!", script by David Michelinie, pencils by Erik Larsen, inks by Randy Emberlin; Eddie Brock is back…for Peters head!; After escaping prison, Venom taunts Spider-Man into a final showdown; Peter Parkers known for his smarts--why then does he stumble straight into Venoms trap?; An all-out smack down slugfest ensues. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.00.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 100D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1396696026

Direct Edition. 1st printing with purple background (the 2nd printing has a gold cover; the 3rd printing has a silver cover). 52-page giant. Cover art by Rob Liefeld.1st appearance of the X-Force (cameo) in The End of the Beginning, script by Fabian Nicieza, plot and art by Rob Liefeld; Shatterstar shows up in the Danger Room and the New Mutants have to help him defeat Mojo's Soldiers; Feral also arrives at the Mansion and Cable helps get Masque off of her back; Agreeing to try Cable's new proactive stance in the mutant struggle, the New Mutants leave X-Mansion behind and officially become X-Force. Part 3 of 3. Final issue of the series; the story continues in X-Force 1. 52 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Toxic Avenger (1991) 1D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #3960010019

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Written by Doug Moench. Art by Rodney Ramos and Val Mayerik. Cover by Rodney Ramos and Armando Gil. The origin of The Toxic Avenger. Mop boy Melvin Junko falls into a vat of toxic waste and becomes a hideous creature. Stan Lee and other creators 1991 New Year's resolutions. Jim Salicrup discusses the difference between the The Toxic Avenger movies and The Toxic Crusaders animated show and how they relate to this series. 36 pages, full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Toxic Avenger (1991) 1D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #3960010013

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Written by Doug Moench. Art by Rodney Ramos and Val Mayerik. Cover by Rodney Ramos and Armando Gil. The origin of The Toxic Avenger. Mop boy Melvin Junko falls into a vat of toxic waste and becomes a hideous creature. Stan Lee and other creators 1991 New Year's resolutions. Jim Salicrup discusses the difference between the The Toxic Avenger movies and The Toxic Crusaders animated show and how they relate to this series. 36 pages, full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Toxic Avenger (1991) 1D CGC 9.6 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4242742001

Written by Doug Moench. Art by Rodney Ramos and Val Mayerik. Cover by Rodney Ramos and Armando Gil. The origin of The Toxic Avenger. Mop boy Melvin Junko falls into a vat of toxic waste and becomes a hideous creature. Stan Lee and other creators 1991 New Year's resolutions. Jim Salicrup discusses the difference between the The Toxic Avenger movies and The Toxic Crusaders animated show and how they relate to this series. 36 pages, full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 275A.D CGC 9.8 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4609432020

First Printing. Direct Edition. 52-page Special Giant-Sized Issue - "The Path Not Taken!" Part 2 of 4. Guest-starring the Starjammers, Nick Fury, and Ka-Zar. Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. The X-Men battle Deathbird and Shi'ar Imperial Guard for the fate of the universe. Plus, the students of Xavier's Institute are reunited with someone they never thought they'd see again. Meanwhile back on Earth, Nick Fury, Ka-Zar, Rogue, and Magneto mount a desperate attack to save mankind from the mad machinations of Zaladane! ***death of Zaladane Tri-fold cover by Lee/Williams. 54 pgs. Cover price $1.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 275A.D CGC 9.8 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4609432021

First Printing. Direct Edition. 52-page Special Giant-Sized Issue - "The Path Not Taken!" Part 2 of 4. Guest-starring the Starjammers, Nick Fury, and Ka-Zar. Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. The X-Men battle Deathbird and Shi'ar Imperial Guard for the fate of the universe. Plus, the students of Xavier's Institute are reunited with someone they never thought they'd see again. Meanwhile back on Earth, Nick Fury, Ka-Zar, Rogue, and Magneto mount a desperate attack to save mankind from the mad machinations of Zaladane! ***death of Zaladane Tri-fold cover by Lee/Williams. 54 pgs. Cover price $1.50.