Auctions: comic books October 1992

Archer and Armstrong (1992) 3 CBCS 9.8 SS Jim Shooter

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Jim Shooter.

Label #22-0668043-002

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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.

Back to the Future (1992 Harvey) Forward to the Future 1 FN+ 6.5

Cover art by Nelson Dewey. Forward to the Future, script by Dwayne McDuffie, pencils by Nelson Dewey; Verne has finally shown some interest in studying . . . about robots. So Doc Brown takes the family (and Marty) to 2585 -- the Robot Age. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Brigade (1992 1st Series) 2A CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFFC92-003

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Includes centerfold insert coupon for Image Comics #0, as well as two trading cards. Written by Hank Kanalz, Eric Stephenson, Rob Liefeld, Marat Mychaels and Richard Horie. Art by Marat Mychaels, Richard Horie, Paul Scott and Norm Rapmund. In the second issue of this Youngblood spin-off, meet Genocide (who had a cameo last issue), Brigade's first and perhaps deadliest foe. This issue picks up where the first one ended and literally launches our heroes into their first adventure in outer space in "Eve of Destruction" by Hank Kanalz, Eric Stephenson, Rob Liefeld, Marat Mychaels, Paul Scott and Norm Rapmund. Plus: Infiniti in "Awakenings" by Eric Stephenson, Richard Horie and Paul Scott, continued in Shadowhawk (1992 1st Series) #2. Also: Battlestone/Cabbot pin-up by Dan Fraga and Danny Miki. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Darkhold (1992 Marvel) 1U CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition. Includes supplemental materials.

Label #19-27C178C-013

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NOT-Polybagged. Cover pencils by Richard Case, inks by Mark McKenna. Rise of the Midnight Sons Part 4: Black Letter, script by Christian Cooper, pencils by Richard Case, inks by Mark McKenna; Vicki Montesi discovers an ancient order of evil. Continued from Morbius #1; Continued in Nightstalkers #1. 1 part of a six-part poster by Andy Kubert. 52 pgs. Cover price $2.75.

Darkstars (1992 DC) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2A91623-049

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First the Green Lantern Corps protected the universe alone. Then, L.E.G.I.O.N. joined the fight. Now, a new group of intergalactic warriors makes its presence known to Earth. They are the DARKSTARS and one of their number, Ferrin Colos, has been sent to Earth on a mission of grave importance. But not even his superiors are sure he's up to the job! DARKSTARS is firmly established in the heart of the DC Universe, its officers functioning as counterpoints for the Green Lantern Corps. Created and written by Michael Jan Friedman, with art by Larry Stroman and Scott Hanna. Cover by Travis Charest, Stroman and Hanna. New Format. Cover price $1.75.

Grendel War Child (1992) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Label #19-2B978A3-073

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Written & inked by MATT WAGNER. Pencils by PATRICK McEOWN. Cover by SIMON BISLEY. The chase is still on for young Jupiter Assante, heir to the throne of the Grendel-Khan, and his abductor, the mysterious masked figure - who, we now learn, may even have been sent by the Khan himself! This issue finds the pair stealing through the Louisiana swamps, only to land on the doorstep of an old witch! It would seem the ancient crone is more foe than friend, however, when news of Jupiter's death travels back to his stepmother, Laurel Kennedy. Cover price $2.50.

Marc Spector Moon Knight Special Edition (1992) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2636C18-008

Moon Knight and Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu, band together to take down a deadly cult. Moon Knight reluctantly agrees to help Shang-Chi recover the 'Stolen Spirits' from Mordillo Island. The unlikely duo fight for their lives against terrifying adversaries, including terrorists and a deadly ninja team! Written by Doug Moench. Art by Art Nichols and Chris Ivy. Cover by Nichols and Jeff Albrecht. Cover price $2.50.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 8 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-22F6136-077

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Story and art by John Byrne. The Next Men are still a secret to the world, but that doesn't stop Control from sending them to Russia to help the head of Russia's Omega project devise a solution to the danger posed by the Next Men's Russian counterparts. What will happen when the Next Men face their own doubles? As Jack, Nathan, Jazz, and Bethany head into action, Danny, who was left behind, makes a startling discovery of his own. Meanwhile, the mystery deepens in part two of the chilling "M4." Who is the mystery man? What does the designation "MIV" mean? How is Senator Hilltop involved? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Night Thrasher Four Control (1992 Marvel) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-2AD1D20-102

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"Four Control One: Strength!" Written by Fabian Nicieza. Art by Dave Hoover. From the pages of the New Warriors comes Night Thrasher in his very own limited series! Thrash races against the clock to stop the deadly assassin known as Bengal. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Psycho Killers (1992) 7 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2AD1FA5-040

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Judias Buenoano Cover price $2.95.

Rai (1992) 8 CBCS 9.8 SS Bob Layton

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Bob Layton on 11/19/2016.

Label #16-4325678-007

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This issue does not have a card (coupon). This special story which focuses on the awful consequences of the Unity war to the world of 4001, is the foundation of the new Rai series and a unique event in comics history. "Vengeance for the Dead" is written by David Michelinie, with art by Peter Grau and Kathryn Bolinger. Characters: Icespike; Kazuyo Nakadai; Koji; Makiko Minashi; President Isao Seko; Rentaro Nakadai; Rokkie; Takashi Nakadai. Cover price $2.25.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 72 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-072

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The Herald Ordeal. Part 3 of 6. "Liberation!" Guest-starring Firelord. Story by Ron Marz. Art by M.C. Wyman and Tom Christopher. Cover by Ron Lim. The new Herald of Galactus, Morg the Executioner, is ruthless killer and now empowered with the Power Cosmic. The Silver Surfer and Firelord intend to free Nova from captivity and confront this new power. 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 73 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-073

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The Herald Ordeal. Part 4 of 6. Guest-starring Firelord, Nova (Frankie Ray), and Airwalker. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Cover by Ron Lim. The former Heralds of Galactus marshal the forces for the final confrontation with the murderous new Herald, Morg the Executioner. 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

Star Wars Dark Empire (1991) 6A CBCS 9.8 Dorman

Paper: White

Label #19-347A665-025

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1st printing - Written by Tom Veitch. Art by Cam Kennedy. Cover by Dave Dorman. Left behind on Byss, Luke travels with the newly-powerful Emperor Palpatine to capture his sister Leia. Meanwhile, the Jedi Holocron delivers a thousand-year-old prophecy to Leia, which tells of her battle against the young Emperor! And as the Battle of Calimari rages over the waters of that world and the Mon Calimari Rebels wonder when their savior Luke will shut down the killing machines, a battle begins above them that overshadows the outcome of their more conventional war... The key to their survival all comes down to the data carried inside one brave little robot. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Terminator Endgame (1992) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-188

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Written by James Robinson. Art by Jackson Guice and John Beatty. Cover by John Higgins. The half-Terminator Dudley and Colonel Mary Randall are reunited finally, as they resume their quest to save Sarah Connor and ensure the birth of her son, John. But Dudley is having problems controlling his Terminator half -- and Mary finds out the hard way! The penultimate chapter in Dark Horse's final Terminator series moves inexorably toward a climactic encounter with the new Terminator on the block. James Robinson teams with pencil artist Jackson Guice (Nick Fury: Agent of SHIELD) and inker John Beatty. British artist John Higgins (The Thing from Another World) supplies the cover painting. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Terminator Endgame (1992) 3 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side edge crack

Label #19-2B978A3-189

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Written by James Robinson. Art by Jackson Guice and John Beatty. Cover by John Higgins. The fight is on! Everything is coming to a head at Odessa Hospital on the day of John Connor's birth. Mary, Sloane, Catfish, and the Terminator battle over the future of mankind! Will Mary and Sloane be successful in changing history? Written by James Robinson, Dark Horse's final Terminator series comes to a rip-roaring conclusion. Jackson Guice handles the pencilling chores, complemented perfectly by John Beatty's inks. British artist John Higgins once again provides a startling cover painting. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Terror Inc (1992 1st Series) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27ED9D3-097

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Hostile Takeover - Written by D.G. Chichester. Art and Cover by Jorge Zaffino. Cameo by Doctor Strange! Terror and his new ally, Hellfire, must defeat Beelzeboul's satanic forces to bring down the evil Barbatos and uncover the secrets to Hellfire's mysterious past! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.75.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 293 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-40F3235-077

"The Last Morlock Story!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Scott Lobdell. Art by Rurik Tyler, Tom Raney, and Joe Rubinstein. The X-Men face the Morlocks in final showdown. But what is Mikhail up to and how will his presence effect the outcome of the battle? Cover price $1.25.