Auctions: comic books published by First Publishing

American Flagg (1983 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4741571013

It's Chicago in the year 2031 and when Reuben Flagg, former star of the "Mark Thrust" TV series, arrives as the new rookie Ranger, he tries to find out what is causing gangs to commit violence in "Hard Times." Script and art by Howard Chaykin. Cover price $1.00.

Grimjack (1984) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #2123769009

Written by John Ostrander, Art by Timothy Truman. Welcome to Cynosure, a city where the multiverse meets and reality is relative to where you're standing. The only constant: Munden's Bar, owned by a mercenary for hire named John Gaunt, aka Grimjack. In this issue: A Shade of Truth! A mysterious female hires Grimjack to find the truth surrounding her daughter's untimely death. It's dark and gritty, kick you in the stomach crime noir with an extra helping of sci-fi/cyberpunk on the side. Fans of Watchmen, Dark Knight, Authority, and Ennis' Punisher should not be without this! Cover price $1.00.

Grimjack (1984) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #2098520021

Written by John Ostrander, Art by Timothy Truman. Welcome to Cynosure, a city where the multiverse meets and reality is relative to where you're standing. The only constant: Munden's Bar, owned by a mercenary for hire named John Gaunt, aka Grimjack. In this issue: A Shade of Truth! A mysterious female hires Grimjack to find the truth surrounding her daughter's untimely death. It's dark and gritty, kick you in the stomach crime noir with an extra helping of sci-fi/cyberpunk on the side. Fans of Watchmen, Dark Knight, Authority, and Ennis' Punisher should not be without this! Cover price $1.00.

Jon Sable Freelance (1983) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4263592024

Written and Illustrated by Mike Grell. Move over James Bond! Get out of the way Boba Fett! Make space Dr. Seuss?! It's Jon Sable, the best bounty hunter/secret agent in the world, and his "alter ego" B.B. Flemm, popular children's book author. Intrigue, espionage, and good ol' fashioned punch 'em in the mouth action abound in this series by noted Jack of all trades, Mike Grell. In this issue: "The Iron Monster!" When a conspiracy to kill then President, Ronald Reagan, transpires, Ronnie himself takes matters into his own hands and hires Jon Sable. Turns out, the hired assasin is an old war buddy of Sable's who is every bit as good as he is. Will Sable be able to save the leader of the free world in time, or will it be bedtime for Bonzo? Cover price $1.00.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 1-1ST CGC 9.8 Miller Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #3883950006

First printing. Frank Miller introduction and cover. Wrongfully accused of plotting to overthrow the Shogun, Itto Ogami becomes an outlaw, wandering through the provinces of feudal Japan, seeking vengeance for the murder of his wife and family. Awesome stories by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojma, presented in fantastic black and white art. Each issue in this series runs approximately 60 pages. Cover price $1.95.