Auctions: comic books July 1994

Adventures of Superman (1987) 514DCU CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Multi-Pack Edition.

Label #4609496001

DC Universe UPC Multi-Pack 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.

Batman (1940) 509 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4668563008

This extra-sized issue begins 'KnightsEnd,' a new multi-part story arc in the saga of the Dark Knight. With the failure of Bruce Wayne's encounter with Batman in Robin (1993-2009) #7 weighing on him, Wayne turns to his old foe, Lady Shiva, for help in retraining. Meanwhile, moving in on an arms dealer, Batman discovers that the perpetrator might actually be an old and deadly enemy of the Order of St. Dumas. Continued in Batman Shadow of the Bat (1992) #29. Written by Doug Moench, with art by Mike Manley and Dick Giordano. Cover by Kelley Jones and John Beatty. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.50.

Black Cat (1994 1st Series Marvel) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3856325005

Guest-starring Spider-Man. The Black Cat debuts in her own limited series! Hired by the mysterious Morelle Corp. to recover stolen plans, the Cat finds herself up against Cardiac and a whole slew of new villains. Written by Terry Kavanagh and Joey Cavalieri. Art and cover by Andrew Wildman and Stephen Baskerville. Cover price $1.50.

Showcase 94 (1994) 7 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4668563005

The Penguin has taken Sarah Essen Gordon hostage and Commissioner Gordon must engage the villain in a battle of wits to free his wife, while the Penguin seeks to prove that the Batman who is currently at large in Gotham City is not the original. Written by Peter David, with art by P. Craig Russell and Michael T. Gilbert. Terrorsmith, the New Blood character from Justice League America (1987) Annual #7, doesn't like using his powers to turn people into monsters...but that's precisely why Brainstorm wants him! Written by William Messner-Loebs, with pencils by William D. Hodge. Arsenal of the New Titans stars in "Weapons," as a hostage situation forces Roy Harper to grapple with his own inner demons. Written by Kurt Busiek, with pencils by Tom Reyn. Cover by Jae Lee. Cover price $1.95.