Auctions: comic books August 1991

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 350 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4529033018

"Doom Service!" Part 2 of 2. Double-Sized issue. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Erik Larsen and Randy Emberlin. At a Long Island resort, the Amazing Spider-Man battles Doctor Doom to protect the Black Fox! Is that a brave decision or a foolhardy one? Unfortunately, it's the latter as the web-slinger limps back home battered, bruised, and concussed! However, the aging fox is still alive! But now the weakened wall-crawler has only 24 hours to find the jewel called the dragon's egg...or once more face the deadly wrath of Victor Von Doom! The next day in suburban New Jersey; the Latverian Monarch, the Black Fox, and your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man come together again! Does anyone have the dragon's egg? Someone better...or someone will meet their doom! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Uncle Ben (hallucination). Flashback cameos by the Avengers and Sandman. Brief retelling of Spider-Man's origin. (Notes: This issue features a farewell art portfolio by Erik Larsen. First pin-up: Spider-Man and Mary Jane by Erik Larsen and John Romita Sr. Second pin-up: Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four by Erik Larson and Joe Sinnott. Third pin-up: Spider-Man and Daredevil by Erik Larsen and Al Williamson. Fourth pin-up: Cardiac, Solo, and Captain Universe by Erik Larsen and Sal Buscema. Fifth pin-up: Spider-Man split image by Erik Larsen and Todd McFarlane. This issue completes Erik Larsen's quality 2-year run as the penciler of the Amazing Spider-Man title. This two-part story was reprinted in 1995 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man vs. Doctor Doom.) 52 pages. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Deathstroke the Terminator (1991) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Sticker attached to front cover.

Label #2123175025

Full Cycle: Part 1 of 4. "Assault!" Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Steve Erwin and Will Blyberg. Cover by Mike Zeck. Exploding from the pages of the New Teen Titans comes the DCU's most dangerous man - Deathstroke the Terminator. Slade Wilson is a super-soldier who uses 90% of his brain's capacity and this has allowed him to build a reputation as the best there is. With strength, speed, and cunning far beyond that of ordinary men, Deathstroke has even orchestrated the defeat of the heroes known as the Teen Titans (see New Teen Titans (1980) #42-44 and Annual #4). Now, even though they have been enemies in recent years, when Slade's ex-wife is hospitalized by an attack the man known as the Terminator decides to take action. Cover price $1.75.

I Before E (1991) 1 VF- 7.5

Cover by Sam Kieth. "Agatha Moore: The First Mist-ery," script by John F. Holland, art by Sam Kieth; Agatha Moore meets the mysterious Mist. Character Sketches by Sam Kieth. "Frog," script and art by Sam Kieth; Two kids find some frogs and bring them home. "From the Vaults" portfolio illustrations by Sam Kieth. "George," script and art by Sam Kieth; Hitchhikers disappear when they meet George. "Killing Time," script by Sam Kieth and John F. Holland, art by Sam Kieth; A man relives his life while awaiting death. "The Great American Murder," script by John F. Holland, art by Sam Kieth; Agatha Moore solves a murder mystery. "Video," script by Paul Alexander, art by Sam Kieth; A mean video store owner gets his just desserts. 52 pgs., full color. $3.95. Cover price $3.95.

Infinity Gauntlet (1991) 2D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27D449D-015

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Direct Edition. Part 2 of 6. "From Bad to Worse!" Story by Jim Starlin. Art by George Perez and Joe Rubinstein. Wielding nigh-omnipotent power, the mad Titan, Thanos, eradicated half the population in the universe with but a snap of his fingers. Now, the surviving heroes of Earth are left to deal with the chaos that has ensued in the wake of such a catastrophe. Meanwhile, Odin the Lord of Asgard, calls a meeting of the Sky-Fathers (Zeus, Osiris, Manitou, and others) to discuss this disturbance in the universal order of things. Plus, the man who once brought an end to the Mad Titan returns from the grave to lend a hand. But can even the heroes trust the intentions of Adam Warlock? 48 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Infinity Gauntlet (1991) 2D CGC 9.8 JSA Perez

Paper: White

George Perez authenticated autograph.

Label #4582771008

Direct Edition. Part 2 of 6. "From Bad to Worse!" Story by Jim Starlin. Art by George Perez and Joe Rubinstein. Wielding nigh-omnipotent power, the mad Titan, Thanos, eradicated half the population in the universe with but a snap of his fingers. Now, the surviving heroes of Earth are left to deal with the chaos that has ensued in the wake of such a catastrophe. Meanwhile, Odin the Lord of Asgard, calls a meeting of the Sky-Fathers (Zeus, Osiris, Manitou, and others) to discuss this disturbance in the universal order of things. Plus, the man who once brought an end to the Mad Titan returns from the grave to lend a hand. But can even the heroes trust the intentions of Adam Warlock? 48 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Mask (1991 Dark Horse) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4663019014

Written by JOHN ARCUDI. Art & cover by DOUG MAHNKE. The city reeks of crime and corruption and Lieutenant Kellaway feels helpless to stop it...until an ancient mask is placed into his care. Suddenly, a zany masked vigilante is on a one-man rampage to eliminate crime with his own brand of lunatic justice. Cover price $2.50.

Tank Girl (1991 Dark Horse) Vol. 1 4 FN/VF 7.0

Tank Girl ignores a giant meteor headed for Earth, while Booga comes up with a scheme to catch her attention. This issue also features a super-special Tank Girl cut and dress paper doll section! Written by Alan Martin and Jamie Hewlett, with art and cover by Hewlett. Cover price $2.25.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984 Mirage) 38 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609508013

Spaced Out, Part 1. Raphael and a nearby cow are abducted by aliens. Story, art and cover by Rich Hedden & Tom McWeeney. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover price $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Thanos Quest (1990) 1REP CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig

Paper: White

Second Printing

Label #16-3B471C7-003

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2nd Printing. "Schemes and Dreams!" Written by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim John Beatty. Six Soul Gems. NOTE: This tale picks up after the events of Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) #38. Thanos the Mad Titan has been resurrected by the entity known as Death. Resurrected and given a dark mission. In order to accomplish this mission, Thanos will seek ultimate power - the Soul Gems! Individually, they contain power beyond comprehension. Together, they could destroy a universe. And Thanos must have them all. Featuring the Elders of the Universe Champion and Gardiner, and the nefarious In-Betweener. 48 pages, FC. Cover price $4.95.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 279 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4638955014

Muir Island Saga: Part 2 of 4. "Bad to the Bone!" Story by Chris Claremont, Fabian Nicieza, and Jim Lee. Art by Andy Kubert and Scott Williams. Colossus is back, but he's in the thrall of the Shadow King and he wants Xavier's head on a pike. Story continues in X-Factor (Vol. 1) #69. NOTE: This issue marks the end of Chris Claremont's epic 186 issue run on the Uncanny X-Men. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Wonder Woman (1987 2nd Series) 57 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4668563011

As the Amazons are further implicated, Diana escapes police custody in "The Fugitive Kind". Part 2 of 6, continued from the previous issue. Story continues next issue. Script by George Perez, pencils by Jill Thompson, inks by Romeo Tanghal. Cameos by Clark Kent, Bruce Wayne, Commissioner Gordon. Perez cover. Cover price $1.00.