Auctions: comic books April 1994

Acme Novelty Library (1995) 1st Printing 1 VF 8.0

1st app Jimmy Corrigan, Smartest Kid on Earth. Cover art by Chris Ware. Untitled Jimmy Corrigan story; Jimmy rustles up a new dad. Untitled Jimmy Corrigan story; God berates Jimmy for his dull life. Untitled Jimmy Corrigan story; Jimmy fantasies about a possible course for his life. Jimmy Gets Out Of The House; Young Jimmy makes a rocket ship and tries it out. Cut out and construct model of the Jimmy robot on the back cover. Scripts and art by Chris Ware. 36 pgs. $3.50. Cover price $3.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 388B CGC 9.4 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #0341233008

Standard Direct Edition. "The Sadness of Truth" Life theft Part 3 of 3. Double-sized issue. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Blue foil cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Shock follows shock as Peter Parker learns the painful truth about his parents! Inside the Chameleon's New Jersey hideaway, the faceless villain reveals that Richard and Mary Parker are artificial simulacrums (aka life model decoys). The web-slinger is stunned. But there's no time for sorrow as the wall-crawler must stop his "parents" from revealing his secret identity! Once the Chameleon morphs Richard into a killing machine the battle lines are drawn: the Vulture, the Chameleon, and the Richard LMD vs. the Amazing Spider-Man! As the fight progresses, could a mother's love -- even the love from an artificial mom -- propel her web-spinning son to victory? A heartbreaking ending for all. Final appearances of the Richard Parker and Mary Parker life model decoys. Cameo appearances by Aunt May and Mary Jane Watson. Elements of the story continue in Spider-Man 45. Second story: "The Lost Days" Script by David Michelinie. Art by Ron Lim (breakdowns)and Tom Palmer (finishes). This story provides details of Venom's activities prior to Amazing Spider-Man 300. Flashback cameo by Peter Parker. Third story: "My Enemy's Enemy" Script by David Michelinie. Art by Larry Alexander. Cardiac and Chance attack the same corrupt corporation with different ideas about how to put it out of business! (Note: This issue completes David Michelinie's unparalleled 7-year run as the writer of the Amazing Spider-Man title -- highlighted by Peter and Mary Jane's wedding, the co-creation of Venom, and the introduction of Peter Parker's parents.) 68 pgs. Cover price $2.25.

Darkhawk (1991 Marvel) 38 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4079263008

Last $1.25 issue. Cover pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Ian Akin. Amulet Quest Part One: Call to Glory starring Darkhawk, St. Johnny, Jon, Jason, Ocsh, and Evilhawk, script by Danny Fingeroth, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Ian Akin; Darkhawk splits into two bodies, gets new armor, and fights a mind controled St. Johnny. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 387B CGC 9.8 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Collector's Edition.

Label #4698015009

Standard Edition. "Nobody gets Out Alive!" Part 1 of 6. Guest-starring Namor and Ant Man (Scott Lang). Story by Tom DeFalco and Paul Ryan. Art Paul Ryan and Danny Bulanadi. Cover Paul Ryan. Johnny and Lyja talk about their baby (i.e. egg). Plus, an ominous warning from the future tells the Fantastic Four that their fates are sealed. This sets the team off on one of their most epic adventures yet. All this and the enigmatic Watcher too. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Vortex (1993 Hall of Heroes) 5 VF 8.0

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 80 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4665503016

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Direct Edition. ...In the Forest of the Night! Written by Larry Hama. Art by Ian Churchill and Al Milgrim. With no Adamantium skeleton and his bone claws broken, Wolverine is no match for Cyber. He and Zoe race to stay one step ahead of his hulking adversary. Things get worse when the assassin Bloodscream makes the scene. Cover price $1.75.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 80 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4688661023

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Direct Edition. ...In the Forest of the Night! Written by Larry Hama. Art by Ian Churchill and Al Milgrim. With no Adamantium skeleton and his bone claws broken, Wolverine is no match for Cyber. He and Zoe race to stay one step ahead of his hulking adversary. Things get worse when the assassin Bloodscream makes the scene. Cover price $1.75.