Auctions: comic books February 1996

Akira (1988) 38 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4659539001

After the battle, UN forces explore whats left of Neo-Tokyo. The first English translation of Katsuhiro Otomos influential manga series. Story, art and cover by Otomo. Color by Steve Oliff. Includes a bonus story written by Larry Hama with art by Bret Blevins, another written by Warren Ellis with art by Terry Shoemaker, and a pinup gallery featuring Moebius, Joe Madureira, George Pratt, Mike Allred, John Romita, Alex Toth, Kevin O'Neill and John Van Fleet. Final issue of the series. Mature readers. Cover price $6.95. Cover price $6.95.

Foxfire (1996 Malibu) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4405801011

Steve Lightle cover. An Ultraverse title. How are her powers linked to the Phoenix that threatened the universe last December? Introducing the Ultraverse's major release of 1996, Foxfire! Foxfire, her powers triggered by the Phoenix Resurrection, is now on her own! What kind of connection does Foxfire have with a major Ultraverse character? What secret from her past will come to haunt her tomorrow? And what is the horrific threat known only as 'The Progeny'? These answers and more can be found in this series! Written by Ian Edginton and Dan Abnett. Art by Kevin West, Phil Moy and Bob Almond. Cover price $1.50.

Star Wars X-Wing Rogue Squadron (1995) 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-176

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The Phantom Affair: Part 1 of 4 - Written by Michael A. Stackpole and Darko Macan. Art by Edvin Biukovic. Cover by Mathieu Lauffray. The Battle of Endor (from Return of the Jedi) was never fought -- it was just so much Alliance propaganda. At least, that's the lie being spread by members of the AEA (Ante-Endor Association). But Wedge Antilles and his Rogue Squadron comrades know the truth. They were at Endor when so many of their friends and colleagues gave their lives to destroy the second Death Star. And so, for those lost friends, this is a battle they will not fail. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Star Wars X-Wing Rogue Squadron (1995) 5 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-248E175-008

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The Phantom Affair: Part 1 of 4 - Written by Michael A. Stackpole and Darko Macan. Art by Edvin Biukovic. Cover by Mathieu Lauffray. The Battle of Endor (from Return of the Jedi) was never fought -- it was just so much Alliance propaganda. At least, that's the lie being spread by members of the AEA (Ante-Endor Association). But Wedge Antilles and his Rogue Squadron comrades know the truth. They were at Endor when so many of their friends and colleagues gave their lives to destroy the second Death Star. And so, for those lost friends, this is a battle they will not fail. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.