Auctions: comic books March 1996

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 409 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #2081072004

"Of Wagers and Wars" The Return of Kaine Part 3 of 4. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Larry Mahlstedt. Cover by Mark Bagley and Larry Mahlstedt. Story continues from Sensational Spider-Man 2. Kaine and Muse are laying low trying to stay out of "The Great Game!" But despite their best efforts, the Rhino finds them and quickly attacks! While Kaine throws down with the rampaging Rhino, two more contestants enter the fray: Joystick and Polestar! And a few minutes later, the Spectacular Spider-Man (aka Ben Reilly) jumps into the mêlée! Will the web-slinger play the role of referee in the Great Game? Or will he be too busy trying to stay alive? Story concludes in Spider-Man 66. Cameo appearances by James Johnsmeyer, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Ken Ellis, and Ben Urich. 36 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Dawn (1995) 5 CGC 9.6 JSA Linsner

Paper: White

Joseph Michael Linsner Authenticated Autograph.

Label #4715511008

Lucifer's Halo Part 5. Darrian has a heart-to-heart with Adelle, demons battle angels, the Horned God makes his presence felt and Dawn provides some answers in "Everybody Dies." Story, art & cover by Joseph Michael Linsner. Cover price $2.95.

Marvel vs. DC (1996) 1D NM- 9.2

1st printing. Direct Edition. "Round 1!" Part 1 of 4. Story by Ron Marz (with special thanks to Peter David). Art by Dan Jurgens, Claudio Castellini, Joe Rubenstein, and Paul Neary. When a young man stumbles upon a cosmic anomaly, the DC and Marvel Universes begin to merge with some most unexpected results. The Juggernaut is running amuck in Metropolis, the murderous Bullseye invades the Batcave, Robin the Boy Wonder pops up at Xavier's School for the Gifted, and J. Jonah Jameson is Editor-n-Chief of the Daily Planet. Then, things get worse when the very fabric of reality threatens to destroy itself. Now, the champions of two universes must combat each other for the fate of their own existence. Includes the back-up feature "Decision '96" with dossiers on Superman, Hulk, Captain America, Batman, Wonder Woman, Storm, Wolverine, Lobo, Superboy, and Spider-Man. Plus, the ballet for the readers to vote and decide the pivotal battles and thus the outcome of this epic event. Cover price $3.95.