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.

Blade (1998 1st Series Marvel) 1B CGC 9.8 Hagan Photo Variant

Paper: White

Photo Variant Cover.

Label #4274920002

Deadly debut issue! At the moment a vampire killed his mother, Blade was born! Now, armed with unique powers and an array of razor-sharp weapons, he stalks the night to eliminate the vampire plague that has descended upon humanity! Written by Don McGregor. Art by Brian Hagan and Sandu Florea. #1B movie photo cover of Wesley Snipes as Blade. Cover price $3.50.

Inhumans (1998 2nd Series) 1A CGC 9.8 JSA Jenkins

Paper: White

Paul Jenkins Authenticated Autograph.

Label #4665277007

Cover by Jae Lee. "Sonic Youth," script by Paul Jenkins, art by Jae Lee; All is not well in the Inhuman city of Attilan, located on the now-risen island of Atlantis; Despite the protective dome surrounding the great city as well as the impenetrable defenses, there is growing reason for concern; Humans crews are scouring the unoccupied portions of the island for their natural resources and Portuguese militias inch their tanks and soldier ever closer to Attilan's outer protective barrier; The Inhuman leader, Black Bolt is also acting out of character; Medusa, who has always been able to read the intention of every glance, every gesture, and every posture, knowing exactly what her husband is thinking can no longer read him. Karnak also remarks to Gorgon that he is unnerved that regardless of how long he has known their king and leader, he cannot spot a single flaw; It is his power to read the flaws in everything for every fortress no matter how impenetrable, every person friend or foe has a flaw, some crack in the armor that can be exploited; Black Bolt continues to show no such weakness. 36 pgs., full color. $2.99. Cover price $2.99.

Sailor Moon (1998) 1A VF 8.0

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.

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.