Auctions: comic books June 1992

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 363 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4530550014

Direct Edition. "Savage Grace!" Part 3 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Carnage takes J. Jonah Jameson hostage and drags him to a heavy metal concert at Madison Square Garden! The psychotic killer plans to execute JJJ in front of thousands of headbangers! But before Carnage can deliver the deathblow, Spider-Man and Venom strike! The ferocious fight leads into the subway tunnels and then back onto the concert stage! Where thanks to MSG's awesome sound system, the web-slinger tries to knock out both Carnage and Venom! The wall-crawler's ploy better work, because double-crossing Venom could have lethal consequences! A fantastic finish! First appearances of the Richard Parker and Mary Parker life model decoys (LMD's). Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson, Mr. Fantastic, and the Human Torch. (Notes: Venom appears next in the one-shot: Spider-Man Special Edition -- The Trial of Venom (1992). Carnage returns in the first issue of Spider-Man Unlimited (1993 1st series) to kick off the Maximum Carnage saga.) 36 pages. $1.25 cover price. Cover price $1.25.

Sensational She-Hulk (1989) 40D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3709988025

Direct Edition. Cover art by John Byrne. Untitled She-Hulk story starring Wyatt Wingfoot, Weezi Mason, Al the Alien, U.S. Archer [Ulysses Solomon Archer], and Spragg, script and art by John Byrne; Using a recall transponder in She-Hulk's car, Al the Alien and U.S. Archer transport She-Hulk and Weezi to the Star Stop Cafe to help stop Spragg, the Living Hill. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $1.75.

Spawn (1992 Image) 2D NM- 9.2 Direct Variant

Direct Edition (has no bar code on cover) - "Questions!" Part 2 of 4. 1st appearance of the Violator. Created, story, and art by Todd McFarlane (1 page Rick Leonardi art). Meet the Violator, a diminutive little clown who hides a dangerous and deadly secret. Meanwhile, a sinister creature is committing horrible acts of violence on the criminal underworld of New York City, and Spawn will take the blame for it. Cover price $1.95.