Auctions: comic books July 1994

Adventures of Superman (1987) 514D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4737551017

Direct Edition. Part 4 of the 5-part 'The Fall of Metropolis,' continued from Superman (1987) #91: Nerve gas is released to ensure that all living things remaining in Metropolis won't last long...unless Superman can overcome his deepest fears when he encounters Luthor's third fail-safe. Concluded in Action Comics (1938 DC) #701. Written by Karl Kesel, with art by Peter Krause and Ron McCain. Cover by Barry Kitson and Ray McCarthy. Cover price $1.50.

Blade the Vampire Hunter (1994) 1 VF 8.0

The other Nightstalkers are dead, and Blade stands alone against the vampires invading the Marvel Universe! Among them is Dracula, and the devastating means of his return is beyond your wildest nightmares! Written by Ian Edginton. Art by Doug Wheatley and Chris Ivy. Foil-stamped cover. Cover price $2.95.

Flash (1987 2nd Series) 92DCU VF/NM 9.0 DC Universe Multipack Variant

DC Universe UPC Multipack Variant. In "Reckless Youth, Chapter One: Speed Kills", Iris Allen arrives from the future, bringing with her a special someone. Featuring the first appearance of Impulse. Part 1 of 3, continued next issue. Script by Mark Waid, pencils by Mike Wieringo, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr. Wieringo/Marzan, Jr. cover. Cover price $1.50.

Green Lantern (1990 3rd Series DC) 53DCU CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Multi-Pack Edition.

Label #4710936012

DC Universe UPC Multi-Pack Edition. "Rematch!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Superman. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Darryl Banks and Romeo Tanghal. The new Green Lantern, Kyle Rayner, is not quite ready to tackle a powerhouse like Mongul. Luckily for the neophyte hero, the Man of Steel shows up just in time to lend him a hand and offer some super-hero advice. Cover price $1.50.

Knights of the Dinner Table (1994) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4732279010

Not Ready for Syndication. Story, art and cover by Jolly R. Blackburn. A solid example of how clever writing can compensate for simplified art in comics. The lives and real-world concerns of a group of gamers are revealed by their wacky interplay around the fantasy gaming table. Started in 1990 as a filler strip for Shadis, a small press magazine, KODT quickly gained a devoted following and a long-running franchise. This issue includes the infamous Lair of the Gazebo, perhaps the defining KODT strip. Early issues published by Alderac Entertainment Group. Lair of the Gazebo; Question of Honor; By the Book; Attack of the Rules Lawyer; Let the Dice Fall Where They May; The Farmer Wars; The Wonderful GaryCon Adventure; Diminishing Returns; Plea for Help. 32 pages, B&W. First printing. 3,000 print run. NOTE: Any second printing will be so marked by the publisher. Cover price $2.95.

Supreme (1993) 15 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4040165021

Cover pencils by Jeff Matsuda, inks by Art Thibert. Supreme Madness Part 3, script by Rob Liefeld and Kurt Hathaway, art by Pedi; Supreme and Spawn cry over their origins together. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Worlds Collide (1994) 1P CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Premium Edition.

Label #3982226023

Platinum Premium Edition. 52-page giant - Part 7 of 'Worlds Collide,' the 14-part DC/MILESTONE crossover event, continued from Blood Syndicate (1993) #16. Part 7 contains two chapters as, first, Static, Superboy and Rocket join forces against a mysterious villain of cosmic proportions. In the second chapter, all the heroes of Dakota and Metropolis must contend with this awesome being while Fred Bentson's power grows. Continues in Superboy (1994 3rd Series) #7. Written by Robert L. Washington III and Dwayne McDuffie, with pencils by Chris Batista, Mark Bright, Chriscross, Denys Cowan, Tom Grummett and John Paul Leon.