Auctions: comic books October 1992

Adventures of Superman (1987) 495 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4644512018

As a result of his experiences in 'Crisis at Hand' (see Superman The Man of Steel (1991) #16 and Superman (1987) #72 for that 2-parter), Superman questions whether he belongs with 'real' people. So, he seeks the company of 'his own kind'...the Forever People in Supertown. Darkseid appearance. Written by Jerry Ordway, with art by Tom Grummett and Doug Hazlewood. Cover by Grummett and Hazlewood. Cover price $1.25.

Archer and Armstrong (1992) 3 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #25-310C04E-001

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Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith. "And Then There Were Nuns," script and pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Bob Wiacek; Transported back from the Lost Land, Archer and Armstrong are abducted by Mahmud's Sect troops; They are taken into captivity, leaving Armstrong's magic satchel to be stolen; The pair awaken, chained in a dungeon beneath the Vatican; When they try to escape, they are forced to flee from the Sect pursuit of Mahmud, Constantino, the Roman Candle, and those uzi-packing nuns, the Sisters of Doom!; Characters: Archer; Armstrong; Cardinal Cyn; Constantino; Daryl; Mahmud; Pope John Paul II; the Sisters of Doom. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

Batman Adventures (1992 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4652746003

Direct Edition. "Penguin's Big Score." The Penguin gives to charities, but Batman knows something is up. Joke guest-stars. Based on Batman The Animated Series. Script by Kelly Puckett, pencils by Ty Templeton, inks by Rick Burchett. Cover by Templeton. Cover price $1.25.

Batman Adventures (1992 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4652746005

Direct Edition. "Penguin's Big Score." The Penguin gives to charities, but Batman knows something is up. Joke guest-stars. Based on Batman The Animated Series. Script by Kelly Puckett, pencils by Ty Templeton, inks by Rick Burchett. Cover by Templeton. Cover price $1.25.

Punisher (1987 2nd Series) 71 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4643367015

"Loose Ends!" Story by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning. Art by Doug Braithwaite and Jimmy Palmiotti. Frank's past comes back to haunt him, as a minor crook he once let live has come back, and now the Punisher has to clean house. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

Savage Dragon (1992 1st Series) 2D CGC 9.8 Larsen Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4668564012

Direct edition. Variant cover lacks barcode and comic includes a bound-in poster. "Born Again Patriot!" Story and art by Erik Larsen. There's a new Police Officer in town. His name is Dragon, and he's using his super-human abilities to fight the mutants who terrorize the citizens of Chicago. Super-Patriot was a hero who had fallen in battle against the Vicious Circle and was left for dead. Now, more machine than man, Super-Patriot has returned. But being an officer of the law, Dragon cannot stand idly by while Patriot indiscriminately slaughters the bad guys. But does even the Dragon possess the power to stop a walking weapon of mass destruction? Cover price $1.95.