Auctions: comic books December 1991

Amazing Heroes (1981) 197 VG/FN 5.0

The Once & Future Wonder Woman - Dan Thorsland, Jill Thompson & William Messner-Loebs take the world's most famous super-heroine in new directions; The Original Princess Diana, an essay/feature by Richard Howell - in the fifty years since her creation, Charles Moulton's brainchild has probably survived more changes (in politics, editors and fashion) than any other comics character; a look at the history of Marvel super-hero action figures; Joe Matt interview. Wonder Woman cover by Brian Bolland. Cover price $3.95.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 355 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4386703007

"Total Eclipse of the Moon...Knight!" Round Robin: The Sidekick's Revenge Part 3 of 6. Guest-starring Moon Knight, Night Thrasher, Nova, and the Punisher. Script by Al Milgrom. Art by Mark Bagley (layouts) and Randy Emberlin (finishes). Cover by Mark Bagley and Klaus Janson. It's a battle royal on the rooftops of Manhattan as the wondrous wall-crawler, Moon Knight, Night Thrasher, and the Punisher rumble with Midnight, Chain, Grasp, Sonic, and a horde of Secret Empire agents! Wow, is there room for any more heroes or villains in this overstuffed tale? Perhaps a few more heroes are necessary as the web-slinger and his allies fail to corral Midnight and the Seekers! The Secret Empire remains elusive! What's next for the good guys? Cameo appearances by Frenchie and Thunderball. (Note: The Seekers previously appeared in Fantastic Four 342.) 36 pages, $1.00 cover price. Cover price $1.00.

Batman vs. Predator (1991 1st Series) 1B CBCS 9.4 Suydam Predator Variant

Paper: White

Predator Cover.

Label #23-0F1235F-007

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Deluxe Edition (Prestige Format, squarebound). Written by Dave Gibbons. Art by Andy Kubert and Adam Kubert. Cover by Arthur Suydam. The hunter becomes the hunted as Batman, Earth's ultimate detective, is pitted against Predator, the galaxy's most ruthless hunter! Neither is known for their ability to compromise, assuring readers a break-neck paced three-issue series! Squarebound, 32 pages, FC. Cover price $4.95.

Cry for Dawn (1989) 4A VF Linsner

Cover by Joseph Michael Linsner. Stories and art by Joseph Michael Linsner, Michael Dubisch, Frank Forte, C.D. Regan, Jim Brooks Jr. and Joe Monks. An urban horror anthology with art from Dawn creator Linsner. A Short and Fat Little Christmas Story; Killing Old Man Heesner; Rotation Play. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.25.

Infinity Gauntlet (1991) 6 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2AD1D20-064

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Part 6 of 6. "Power!" Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Joe Rubinstein. The nigh-omnipotent power of the Infinity Gauntlet has fallen into the hands of Thanos' insane niece, Nebula. Now, the universe is maybe worse off now more so than before with such power at the disposal of such a scarred psyche. She has already swept aside the attack of Thor, Hulk, Drax, Firelord, and Doctor Doom as if they were but flies. All that stands in the way of the universe and ultimate annihilation is the man called Adam Warlock, Doctor Strange, the Silver Surfer, and the one who forged the Infinity Gauntlet, Thanos. Cover price $2.50.

Infinity Gauntlet (1991) 6 CGC 9.8 JSA Perez

Paper: White

George Perez authenticated autograph.

Label #4582771011

Part 6 of 6. "Power!" Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Joe Rubinstein. The nigh-omnipotent power of the Infinity Gauntlet has fallen into the hands of Thanos' insane niece, Nebula. Now, the universe is maybe worse off now more so than before with such power at the disposal of such a scarred psyche. She has already swept aside the attack of Thor, Hulk, Drax, Firelord, and Doctor Doom as if they were but flies. All that stands in the way of the universe and ultimate annihilation is the man called Adam Warlock, Doctor Strange, the Silver Surfer, and the one who forged the Infinity Gauntlet, Thanos. Cover price $2.50.

Predator Cold War (1991) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-3478A78-011

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Writen by Mark Verheiden. Art by Ron Randall and Steve Mitchell. Schaefer and Ligachev take the battle to the enemy when they attack the Predators' downed spacecraft. The only thing Schaefer can't understand is, if it's winter in Siberia, why is it so hot that he and Ligachev are forced to strip down to their skivvies? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Torchy (1991 Innovation) 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609509012

By Bill Ward. Cover by Brian Stelfreeze. Cover price $2.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 283 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-1C48906-041

1st full appearance of Bishop. "Bishop's Crossing!" Story by Whilce Portacio and John Byrne. Art by Whilce Portacio and Art Thibert. His name is Bishop, and he's arrived here from the future to set the wrong things right. Even if he has to go through the X-Men to do it. Plus, whatever happened to Jean Grey and Emma Frost? 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 283 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1215604026

1st full appearance of Bishop. "Bishop's Crossing!" Story by Whilce Portacio and John Byrne. Art by Whilce Portacio and Art Thibert. His name is Bishop, and he's arrived here from the future to set the wrong things right. Even if he has to go through the X-Men to do it. Plus, whatever happened to Jean Grey and Emma Frost? 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 283 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4638955011

1st full appearance of Bishop. "Bishop's Crossing!" Story by Whilce Portacio and John Byrne. Art by Whilce Portacio and Art Thibert. His name is Bishop, and he's arrived here from the future to set the wrong things right. Even if he has to go through the X-Men to do it. Plus, whatever happened to Jean Grey and Emma Frost? 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 283 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #1132226001

1st full appearance of Bishop. "Bishop's Crossing!" Story by Whilce Portacio and John Byrne. Art by Whilce Portacio and Art Thibert. His name is Bishop, and he's arrived here from the future to set the wrong things right. Even if he has to go through the X-Men to do it. Plus, whatever happened to Jean Grey and Emma Frost? 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.