Auctions: comic books 1996, graded by CGC

Adventures of the Mask Toys R Us Special Edition (1996) 0 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Toys 'R' Us Edition. Minor front/back scuff(s).

Label #2112152005

Promotional item from Toy R Us stores. 12 pgs. Full color.

Body Bags (1996 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4063289015

Story and art by Jason Pearson. Cover by Michael Golden. Terminus, Georgia is bounty-hunter central. To be a successful hunter, or "body bagger," in Terminus, you've gotta be tougher than the perps you're chasing and meaner than your competition, especially when the competition is Clownface's 14-year-old daughter, Panda. Clownface and Pops fill both bills, but that didn't stop some dumb bagger from bombing their office. And nothing will stop them from exacting their ounce of flesh. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 441 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Label #4162998002

Guest-appearances galore. "Hulk Fiction!" Story by Peter David. Art by Angel Medina and Robin Riggs. In the aftermath of last issue's explosive finale, the Hulk is gone. Betty Banner's life with the Hulk has been a tumultuous one at best. She takes a few quiet moments to write her auto biography. 32 pages. Cover price $1.95.

Marvel vs. DC (1996) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3759339004

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.

Marvel vs. DC (1996) 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4402527021

"Round 4!" Part 4 of 4. Story by Peter David (with special thanks to Ron Marz). Art by Dan Jurgens, Claudio Castellini, Joe Rubenstein, and Paul Neary. The DC and Marvel Universes have completely merged creating Amalgam versions of its inhabitants and worlds. Meanwhile, the immensely powerful beings known as the Spectre and Living-Tribunal struggle desperately to save reality. All the while, the key to survival may rest in hearts of Batman, Captain America, and the hands of a young man named Access. Cover price $3.95.

Star Wars Shadows of the Empire (1996) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Minor front/back scuff(s).

Label #4369075016

Written by John Wagner. Art by Kilian Plunkett and P. Craig Russell. Cover by Hugh Fleming. Prince Xizor controls the largest merchant fleet in the galaxy -- that makes him a valuable asset to the Empire and to the Emperor. And that makes him Darth Vader's hated enemy. As Luke, Leia, and Chewbacca head to Tatooine to rescue Han Solo, they get caught in the crossfire of the galaxy's deadliest rivalry . . . in the Shadows of the Empire. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Wolverine Encyclopedia (1996) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0221127026

Wolverine Encyclopedia Vol. 1, A-K - Written by Paul Benjamin, Peter Sanderson, Dave Rios and Mark Bourne. Art by Various. Cover by Adam Kubert & Jesse Delperdang. The definitive info source for Wolverine! Everything you ever wanted to know about the feral fan-favorite can be found in this encyclopedia-style series! In the first volume: the people, places and things that have affected Logan's legendary life, from A-K! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $5.95.