Auctions: comic books November 1998

Black Panther (1998 Marvel 2nd Series) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #22-0AD9338-024

Cover art by Mark Texeira. Background page providing information on the Black Panther. The Client, script by Christopher Priest, pencils by Joe Quesada (storytelling) and Mark Texeira, inks by Mark Texeira and Alitha Martinez (background assists); Leaving behind unrest among refugees in Wakanda, the Black Panther comes to New York to investigate scandal in the Tomorrow Fund. 38 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Sailor Moon (1998) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4597192004

Story and Art by Naoko Takeuchi. The Phantom Champion Of Justice, Sailor V, script by Naoko Takeuchi and Stu Levy, art by Naoko Takeuchi and Kiyomi Fukuyama; The legendary Sailor V joins the team in her new identity of Sailor Venus; Darien struggles to regain his memories of his lost love. And Kunzite puts his plans for the final defeat of Earth into motion. Naoko Takeuchi relates some anecdotes from her trip to the San Diego Comic Con. Sailor Moon back cover illustration by Naoko Takeuchi. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Sailor Moon (1998) 1A VG/FN 5.0

Water spotting. Residue.

Story and Art by Naoko Takeuchi. The Phantom Champion Of Justice, Sailor V, script by Naoko Takeuchi and Stu Levy, art by Naoko Takeuchi and Kiyomi Fukuyama; The legendary Sailor V joins the team in her new identity of Sailor Venus; Darien struggles to regain his memories of his lost love. And Kunzite puts his plans for the final defeat of Earth into motion. Naoko Takeuchi relates some anecdotes from her trip to the San Diego Comic Con. Sailor Moon back cover illustration by Naoko Takeuchi. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 146 VF 8.0

Final Issue. "Fire in the Sky!" Guest-starring Firelord. Cameos by the Avengers and Fantastic Four. Story by Tom DeFalco and Glenn Greenberg. Art by Denys Cowan and John Floyd. When a small country tests its nuclear capabilities and inadvertently destroy Firelord's sanctuary, the former Herald of Galactus seeks out those responsible. The only thing standing in the way of Firelord's retribution is another former Herald, the Silver Surfer. They have fought side by side as allies and against each as bitter rivals. When these two wielders of the Power Cosmic clash it makes for an explosive finale. Cover price $1.99.

Star Wars X-Wing Rogue Squadron (1995) 35 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #24-2F0283E-018

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Final Issue - Mandatory Retirement: Part 4 of 4 - Written by Michael A. Stackpole. Art by Steve Crespo and John Nadeau. Cover by John Nadeau. As Rogue Squadron prepares for a nightmare showdown against Imperial fighters and ground troops, Isard begins her own personal war in the corridors of power on Imperial Center. . . a war fought with hidden bombs, double-crossing servants, and knives in the back! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 131B CGC 9.6 Uncensored Variant

Paper: White

Recalled Edition.

Label #4216806019

131B: This is the original version with uncensored page 6. Gatefold Marvel Universe Guide front cover pencils by Cary Nord. It Fell To Earth, script by Todd DeZago (plot) and Brian Vaughan, pencils by Cary Nord, inks by Scott Hanna and Rob Hunter; Wolvie is sent to the top of a mountain by Viper to find a deadly virus that is killing her Hydra goons but Logan finds an alien spider instead. Brief Viper appearance. The letters page contains a statement of ownership--average print run 324,858; average paid circulation 184,335. 46 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 131B CGC 9.4 Uncensored Variant

Paper: White

Recalled Edition.

Label #4216806018

131B: This is the original version with uncensored page 6. Gatefold Marvel Universe Guide front cover pencils by Cary Nord. It Fell To Earth, script by Todd DeZago (plot) and Brian Vaughan, pencils by Cary Nord, inks by Scott Hanna and Rob Hunter; Wolvie is sent to the top of a mountain by Viper to find a deadly virus that is killing her Hydra goons but Logan finds an alien spider instead. Brief Viper appearance. The letters page contains a statement of ownership--average print run 324,858; average paid circulation 184,335. 46 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.