Auctions: comic books April 1991

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 346 FN 6.0

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 FN 6.0

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) 346N FN+ 6.5

Newsstand 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.

Dark Horse Presents Fifth Anniversary Special TPB (1991 Dark Horse) 1-1ST VF 8.0

1st printing.

Cover by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley.

Includes Give Me Liberty written by Frank Miller and illustrated by Dave Gibbons; The American by Mark Verheiden, Dougie Braithwaite and Robert Campanella; Aliens by John Arcudi and Simon Bisley; Black Cross by Chris Warner; Concrete by Paul Chadwick; The Aerialist by Matt Wagner; and a special adaptation of an Andrew Vacchs story by Jerry Prosser and Klaus Janson; an epilogue to the Aliens vs. Predator series by Randy Stradley and Phill Norwood, as well first episodes of A Hard Goodbye by Frank Miller, and lots more!

Softcover, 112 pages, PC/PB&W.

NOTE: 1st appearance of Marv (Sin City). Cover price $9.95.

Dark Horse Presents Fifth Anniversary Special TPB (1991 Dark Horse) 1-1ST VF 8.0

1st printing.

Cover by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley.

Includes Give Me Liberty written by Frank Miller and illustrated by Dave Gibbons; The American by Mark Verheiden, Dougie Braithwaite and Robert Campanella; Aliens by John Arcudi and Simon Bisley; Black Cross by Chris Warner; Concrete by Paul Chadwick; The Aerialist by Matt Wagner; and a special adaptation of an Andrew Vacchs story by Jerry Prosser and Klaus Janson; an epilogue to the Aliens vs. Predator series by Randy Stradley and Phill Norwood, as well first episodes of A Hard Goodbye by Frank Miller, and lots more!

Softcover, 112 pages, PC/PB&W.

NOTE: 1st appearance of Marv (Sin City). Cover price $9.95.

Erotic Worlds of Frank Thorne (1990) 4 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4740460001

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 74D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4536686003

Direct Edition. Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Weapon X (chapter 2), script and art by Barry Windsor-Smith. The Bush of Ghosts part 7 starring Shanna the She-Devil, script by Gerard Jones, pencils by Paul Gulacy, inks by Gary Martin. The "Freebie" starring The Constrictor, script by Scott Lobdell, pencils by Scott McDaniel (as Scott McDaniels), inks by Randy Emberlin. Absolute Zero starring The Human Torch and Iceman, script by Dan Mishkin, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Dan Adkins. Back cover art by Sam Kieth. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 74D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4653444005

Direct Edition. Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Weapon X (chapter 2), script and art by Barry Windsor-Smith. The Bush of Ghosts part 7 starring Shanna the She-Devil, script by Gerard Jones, pencils by Paul Gulacy, inks by Gary Martin. The "Freebie" starring The Constrictor, script by Scott Lobdell, pencils by Scott McDaniel (as Scott McDaniels), inks by Randy Emberlin. Absolute Zero starring The Human Torch and Iceman, script by Dan Mishkin, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Dan Adkins. Back cover art by Sam Kieth. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

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.

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

Paper: White

Label #2100033010

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.

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

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4725540016

Newsstand 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.

Spicy Adult Stories (1991 Aircel) 2 FN/VF 7.0

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Reprinted stories from the 1930's, from titles including: "Snappy", "Stolen Sweets", and "Tattle Tales". Primarily prose with occasional illustrations. 6.5" x 10.5". 32 pages. Black and white. Adult. Cover price $2.50.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 9D CGC 9.6 JSA McFarlane

Paper: White

Todd McFarlane Authenticated Autograph.

Label #4459141004

Direct Edition. Perceptions Part 2 of 5. Guest-starring Wolverine. Script and art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. The feral mutant with adamantium claws joins the search in British Columbia for the unknown child killer. And withhis enhanced tracking senses, Wolverine has a good chance of locating the murderer before the Canadian authorities do. In the meantime, Peter Parker hits the streets to learn information about the homicides. And after talking with an old man...he hears the word "Wendigo" for the first time (inregard to the murders). Oh no, has an ancient evil returned to stalk the Canadian wilderness? (Note: This five-part story was reprinted in 2012 in the hardcover: Spider-Man Perceptions.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.75.

Toxic Avenger (1991) 1D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #3960009025

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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.