Auctions: comic books September 1992

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 368 CBCS 7.5 Verified Sig Ryan

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Paul Ryan.

Label #22-3102ED7-001

Direct Edition. Infinity War tie-in. "Day of the Dark Side!" Guest-starring the X-Men, Avengers, X-Factor, Daredevil, New Warriors, Alpha Flight, and the Hulk. Story by Tom DeFalco and Paul Ryan. Art by Paul Ryan and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Paul Ryan. Story continued from Infinity War (1992) #3. The Human Torch is in for the fight of his life as he stands alone against the evil dopplegangers of the Uncanny X-Men! Story continues in Infinity War (1992) #4. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Sales to Astonish (1992) The Comic Book 1992B FN+ 6.5

Autumn 1992. B&W, 32 pages, standard paper stock.

Spawn (1992 Image) 4D VF/NM 9.0

Includes Coupon - "Questions!" Part 4 of 4. Featuring a humorous cameo by the Savage Dragon. Created, story, and art by Todd McFarlane (1-page Dave Sim art; 1-page Whilce Portacio art). Featuring the terrifying conclusion to the first arc, "Question," Spawn proves to be harder to kill then his demonic adversary at first thought. Things take a turn for the worse when the devil Al Simmons made a deal with decides it time to intervene. Version A does include the full page coupon in the middle of the book that could be used to order an Image # 0 mail order comic. Cover price $1.95.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 26D CBCS 9.6 Verified Sig Bagley/Frenz

Paper: White

Verified Signatures: Mark Bagley & Ron Frenz.

Label #22-012826E-004

Direct Edition. Giant-Sized 30th Anniversary Special. Silver hologram cover. "With Great Responsibility!" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz and Mark Bagley. Inks by Klaus Janson, Al Milgrom, Keith Williams, Mark Texeira, Tom Palmer, and Joe Rubinstein. Cover drawing by John Romita Sr. (pencils & inks). While pursuing two small-time criminals, the web-slinger crosses paths with the nephew of the infamous burglar -- who killed his Uncle Ben. After Spider-Man catches the criminals, he has to decide what to do about the nephew -- who might become a burglar too. Appearance by Mary Jane Watson. Retelling of Spider-Man's origin. Second story: "These Great Powers!" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Sam de la Rosa. Peter explains all his spider-powers to Mary Jane. (Note: This issue includes a gatefold poster featuring Spider-Man, Captain America, and the Silver Surfer by Ron Lim and Jim Sanders III.) 48 pages. Cover price $3.50.

Wildcats Covert Action Teams (1992 Image) 2 CGC 9.8 Lee Prism Variant

Paper: White

Prism Cover.

Label #4683768011

Prism Cover. "Revelations!" Part 2 of 4. Youngblood cameo. Story by Jim Lee and Brandon Choi. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. Psionic backlash from the Cat's passing blows their cover. The government can't have rogue Action Teams roaming the countryside so they send their elite enforcers - the Black Razors - to bring down the WildC.A.T.s. 1st appearance of the Troika (cameo) and Master Gnome. 1st appearance of Black Razor (think Boba Fett on steroids), the armored special forces unit put together to deal with meta humans. Includes a 4-page Wetworks preview by Whilce Portacio. Cover price $2.50.

Wonder Woman (1987 2nd Series) 66 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4748554010

Part 1 of the 6-part 'Exodus into Space.' A female cosmonaut is stranded in orbit when her ship's computer breaks down. Wonder Woman becomes involved in a rescue attempt due to the efforts of the enigmatic Asquith Randolph, who intends to blow her into deep space. Written by William Messner-Loebs, with art by Paris Cullins and Robert Campanella. Cover by Brian Bolland. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.